People seeing young adult trick-or-treaters at their door on Halloween should know the big kids are out for a good cause.
More than 100 college, university and high school students will be out on the town in Thunder Bay Monday as part of the Meal Exchange’s Trick or Eat campaign.
The local group is trying to collect $600 in non-perishable food items as part of the national program’s $750,000 goal. Confederation College’s student union special events director Dan Kinkaid said the local donations will be going to the Regional Food Distribution Association.
“You’ll see bigger than average kids pushing around grocery carts full of food so don’t suggest that they just stole it from the local grocery store.” Kincaid said dressed as a G.I. Joe.
“They’re bringing it to the RFDA right here in Thunder Bay.”
Kincaid said it’s the first time the college has taken part in the event. While it’s about enjoying Halloween, it’s also about reaching out to the community.
“Halloween is not just for kids it’s for the whole community for everybody to get together,” he said. “It’s a good way to feel like a kid again and not feel so dopey about dressing up on Halloween.”
Trick or Eat is the largest youth-driven food drive in Canada. They also hope to raise $45,000 in cash through their online donations at www.trickoreat.ca.
