The toilet paper shortage saw Vernon’s Upper Room Mission making the best of a bad situation.
The Mission, which relies entirely on community support and donations, decided to auction off a bag of the coveted tushy tissues to raise funds.
The creative fundraising efforts was the brainchild of outreach manager Jennifer Edwards.
“I had heard of people auctioning off toilet paper and though, ‘hey, why don’t we try it?’” she said. “It’s simply meant to be something fun in light of a serious situation.”
The funds raised will go towards the Upper Room Mission’s countless programs, including the coffee group meeting that will resume this spring, haircuts for people who access services and chiropractic care.
“If we were to get even $100, that will go a long way to feeding people who access services at the Mission,” Edwards said.
Bids were accepted online or in person at the Upper Room Mission’s various social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram.
The toilet paper was sold Friday for $50.
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