by Rachel Brown, Ancillary Services
The Ancillary Services department joined with colleagues from across campus on Nov. 6 for the department’s annual bake sale auction in support of United Way. The bake sale has become an important annual tradition for Ancillary Services, taking place in some capacity for almost two decades and raising thousands of dollars along the way.
Staff spent the weekend baking cakes, cookies and squares to auction off over a pay-by-donation lunch, generously provided by Dalhousie Food Services. Volunteers collected lunch donations, sold 50/50 tickets, and acted as the auctioneer as attendees outbid each other for a variety of delicious baked goods.
Not only was the live auction a success, a number of silent auction items were donated by Dalhousie Food Services, the Dalhousie Bookstore and the Arts Centre. Winners walked away with some fantastic prizes and a jump start on their holiday baking! In total, $1,010 was raised for United Way.
A huge thank you to all who came out, had lunch, baked, bid and made donations – your support is greatly appreciated. We hope to see you again next year! 
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