Tim Hortons donated 100% [3] of all hot and iced coffee and merchandise sales on July 15 to support underserved youth [2].
The annual event provides children from marginalized backgrounds with camp experiences designed to build confidence, friendships, and new skills [5]. By leveraging its national footprint, the company converts daily coffee routines into a significant funding stream for the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps [1].
This year's event took place across Canada, with high levels of community engagement in Saskatchewan towns such as Kindersley and Moosomin [4]. The fundraiser serves as the primary financial engine for programs that offer youth a supportive environment away from their daily challenges [5].
The scale of the initiative is reflected in its long-term growth. Since 1991, Camp Day events have collectively raised over $275 million [2]. This cumulative total highlights the sustained public participation in the brand's philanthropic efforts over three decades.
Recent performance indicates the campaign remains a powerful tool for fundraising. Last year's national campaign raised more than $13 million [1]. The company continues to use this single-day model to generate millions of dollars in a short window of time.
Organizers said that the goal of the foundation is to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent youth from accessing the developmental benefits of summer camp [5]. The program targets underserved populations to bridge the gap in extracurricular opportunities.
“100% of coffee proceeds are donated to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps”
The consistency of the Camp Day fundraiser demonstrates a successful corporate social responsibility model that integrates a high-volume retail product with a specific social cause. By donating the entirety of a specific product's revenue for one day, Tim Hortons creates a predictable, high-impact funding event that leverages consumer loyalty to support long-term youth development infrastructure in Canada.

