Coquitlam, BC – April 16, 2026 – The Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign returns to Coquitlam from April 27 to May 3, with 100 per cent of proceeds from every Smile Cookie sold at participating Coquitlam locations supporting the Coquitlam Foundation and the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.
Smile Cookies are Tim Hortons chocolate chunk cookies decorated with a signature smile that’s hard to resist. Even better, they help you feel good about supporting local initiatives. At just $2 each, the are a simple and delicious way to make a difference in your community. Funds raised help support the Coquitlam Foundation’s work in enabling local grants and scholarships.
Five Ways to Support This Year’s Smile Cookie Campaign in Coquitlam
Residents and businesses are encouraged to get involved in five simple ways:
- Pick up a Smile Cookie: Grab a cookie or two with your coffee to lend your support.
- Place a bulk order: Order cookies for your workplace, clients or team meetings for a fun and thoughtful way to thank staff or clients.
- Treat your school or group: Bring Smile Cookies to classrooms, PAC events or community gatherings.
- Help spread the word: Post your Smile Cookie on social media and inspire others to take part.
- Support local impact: Know that every purchase helps support scholarships and community initiatives across Coquitlam.
“We are grateful to our local Tim Hortons owners and teams, and to the many businesses and residents who support this campaign each year,” said Matthew Sebastiani, Chair of the Coquitlam Foundation. “The response from the community last year was incredible, helping to enable our work supporting local students and community organizations, and we are looking forward to building on that momentum in 2026.”
Community Spirit Behind the Smile Cookie Campaign
The annual Smile Cookie campaign is a Tim Hortons initiative that supports local charities and community organizations across Canada, with restaurant owners selecting recipients in their communities.
Five Tim Hortons locations across Coquitlam are participating, supported by local ownership and dedicated restaurant teams who help bring the campaign to life each year.
“Our Tim Hortons teams look forward to Smile Cookie week every year because of the energy it creates in the community,” said Lois Swanson. “It’s a small gesture, but it brings people together and reflects the generosity of both our guests and our restaurant teams who take pride in supporting local causes.”
Residents can order online or visit a participating Coquitlam Tim Hortons location throughout the week. Large orders (two boxes or more) require 24 hours’ notice.
For more information or to place a bulk order, visit coquitlamfoundation.com/smile-cookie/