Cookies On The Go gets 5 stars for a few reasons. First of all, their baked goods and other sweets have always been excellent. I'm not much of an oatmeal fan, but their Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chip cookies are amazing. They have a lovely display case when you walk in the door. The business has expanded over time and has a deli now and decent seating thanks to an ambitious new chef, whom I had a chance to chat with when I was in a few weeks ago. I've only heard rave reviews about the deli food which I've seen others order. The prices are really good for hearty, home-made food. Secondly, Cookies On The Go was specifically created to promote learning and development for persons with a disability. These folks are responsible for the cookie prep, packaging and labeling (which includes ingredients). In doing this, they develop other aptitudes that everyone should have the opportunity to enhance as a result of work experience such as budgeting, marketing (depending on the job) and social skills.
You can also support Cookies On The Go by purchasing gift baskets as well as placing orders, which is brilliant. Clearly there is more than enough to keep everyone busy. Calgary would be a better place if more organizations incorporated this business model in some way. I don't care who you are, as everyone wants to feel valuable and contribute to society. You certainly can do your part in maintaining this important cycle by spending your money here, ensuring disadvantaged adults have a safe and productive place to be, which is something most of us take for granted.
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