In a heartwarming gesture of community support, Shell Canada treated the students and staff at St. Joseph Catholic School in Corunna to a surprise pizza lunch on Friday, September 27, 2024. This generous donation was part of Shell’s “Pay It Forward” initiative, aimed at giving back to the local community. At lunch time, Shell employees arrived at the school to personally deliver and serve the pizza, creating a special and memorable day for everyone.
“At Shell, we aim to be a good neighbour,” said Dana Mitchell, Community Affairs Assistant at Shell. “This pizza lunch is a small gesture that we hope has a large impact in brightening the day for local elementary school children in our community.”
“We are incredibly grateful to Shell Canada for their generosity and support,” said Mark Bernard, Principal of St. Joseph Catholic School. “This surprise lunch has brought so much joy to our students and staff. It’s wonderful to see how Shell is paying it forward and making a meaningful impact in our community.”
The “Pay It Forward” pizza lunch was warmly received by students and staff alike, reflecting Shell Canada’s ongoing commitment to building strong community ties. The thoughtful gesture left a lasting impression, showing how small acts of kindness can have a big impact.