MOOSE JAW — A hearty lunch and a generous spirit will go hand in hand next week as Quality Inn & Suites Moose Jaw hosts a community barbecue in support of the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank.
The fundraiser takes place Thursday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Canadian Tire parking lot. Staff from the hotel will be grilling up hamburgers and hot dogs, with all food and drink available by cash donation.
“We just want to do our part to help out,” said Andreas Rauscher, general manager at Quality Inn. “There’s a real need for food security in this community, and this is one way we can give back and support the Moose Jaw Food Bank.”
The barbecue fundraiser has become a yearly tradition for the hotel, with proceeds each year directed toward a different local cause. Past recipients have included STARS Air Ambulance and the Moose Jaw Humane Society.
“We’ve been doing this for probably the last five years,” Rauscher noted. “Each year, we choose a new organization that makes a difference here in Moose Jaw. This year, we knew the food bank could use a boost.”
To give back to the community even further, a selection of prizes will also be up for grabs, including a Keurig coffee machine and a bistro patio set donated by Canadian Tire. Quality Inn is also contributing two free nights’ stay at the hotel.
“It’s always a fun time — we’ll be out there slinging burgers and hot dogs, chatting with people, and raising funds for an important cause,” Rauscher said. “You just show up, make a donation, and enjoy lunch with us.”
The Quality Inn team encourages residents, businesses, and families to swing by and help make a difference for local families relying on the food bank’s services.
“We’d love to see Moose Jaw come out in full force,” said Rauscher. “With the event being held in the Canadian Tire lot, we usually get a great turnout. At the end of the day, every dollar goes directly to the food bank to help people in this city.”
In addition to being a community-minded business, Rauscher noted that Quality Inn is a full-service hotel offering kitchenettes, a backyard barbecue area for guests, and a strong focus on local partnerships.
“Helping the community is part of who we are,” he said. “We’re proud to be part of Moose Jaw, and we hope this event helps a few more people feel supported.”
The food bank will receive the full amount raised through a direct presentation following the fundraiser.
Quality Inn & Suites Moose Jaw is located at 323 Diefenbaker Drive and can be reached at 306-972-7829.
Canadian Tire, where the barbecue fundraiser will take place, is located at 400 Thatcher Drive. The store can be reached at 306-693-0888.
