Farwell4Hire campaign makes a ‘delicious’ stop in Cambridge

Promotional image for the annual Farwell4Hire campaign.

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jun 2, 2024 07:26:12 AM.

Last Updated Jun 2, 2024 07:26:29 AM.

The Farwell4Hire fundraising campaign continues today in Cambridge with a delicious twist.

Deep-fried asparagus will be for sale on the ‘Schmuck Truck’ at Barrie’s Asparagus in Cambridge.

You can get a dish of deep-fried asparagus for $10. All proceeds support cystic fibrosis research.

The event shows up annually on the Farwell4Hire fundraising calendar.

The event runs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Barrie’s Asparagus on Kings Rd. in Cambridge.

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