Ice Cream for Good

The Merry Dairy Foundation™ - Ice Cream For Good

The Merry Dairy Foundation™

The Merry Dairy Foundation Launch Event - Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
Special Event • Wear Your Lumberjacket!

Join the Launch Celebration!

The Merry Dairy is celebrating the official launch of The Merry Dairy Foundation! Proceeds support the new Foundation. Stop by for scoops, smiles, and a fantastic evening of community fun.

  • 📍 Location: 102 Fairmont Ave, Ottawa
  • 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
  • ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • 🌧 Details: Rain or shine!
Featuring:

  • Screening of NFB’s “Log Driver’s Waltz”
  • Live music for all ages by Allie Goodyear
  • Debut of new dairy + vegan flavours: Lumberjack & Logjam
  • On-site tacos with the La Catrina food truck!


Meet the Merry Dairy Critters™

The Merry Dairy Critters are ice cream fans like you and can’t wait to meet you!

Illustration of Tony Raccoon™, a friendly brown raccoon holding a waffle cone with a scoop of pink strawberry ice cream.

Tony™

Favorite Flavour:
Strawberry

Illustration of Terry Raccoon™, a purple-furred raccoon wearing an orange athletic headband, licking their lips while holding a mint chocolate chip ice cream cone.

Terry™

Favorite Flavour:
Mint Chip

Illustration of Sami Grey Squirrel™, a smiling squirrel wearing a backward purple baseball cap and waving hello while holding a chocolate ice cream cone.

Sami™

Favorite Flavour:
Chocolate

Illustration of Mama G™, a gentle Canada Goose wearing a green bike helmet around her neck and looking back with a warm smile.

Mama G™

Favorite Flavour:
Tiramisu

Illustration of Honk, Flap, and Waddle™, three energetic yellow goslings wearing red, orange, and blue bicycle helmets and waving excitedly.

Honk, Flap & Waddle™

Favorite Flavour:
Vanilla


Ice Cream for Good

Why a foundation?

To support and partner with organizations in our city to increase the impact they make in the areas of health, education, and culture.

How will it raise funds?

  • With existing and new fundraising partners
  • Through in-store and online promotions
  • Proceeds from the sale of Merry Dairy merchandise, raffles, and events
  • Contributions (CRA application pending)

Will the Foundation only raise funds?

The Foundation will also work on local projects with partner organizations on specific initiatives and events.

How can I be involved?

Sign up to get on the Foundation mailing list, and as things get going we’ll reach out!


Fundraise with The Merry Dairy

Looking to raise money for your school, sports team, or community organization? We make fundraising simple and sweet with two flexible options:

🍦 Pint Fundraisers

Sell pre-ordered pint-sized tubs of your favorite Merry Dairy flavors, with a portion of proceeds going directly back to your organization or cause.

🚚 Truck Visits

Host The Merry Dairy ice cream truck at your school, tournament, or neighborhood festival! A percentage of sales is donated straight back to your group.

Have Questions About The Foundation?

Looking for more info or want to explore a direct community partnership? Send us an email at:
foundation@themerrydairy.com

The Merry Dairy Critters™ designed & illustrated by
Allie MacAlister.

The Merry Dairy Foundation™ is a registered non-profit organization (Corporation #17785682). Charitable status pending with the CRA.