A beloved traditional sweet treat is at the centre of a new fundraising partnership between the Newfoundland Embassy in downtown St. John’s and the VOCM Cares Foundation.
Many lamented the loss of Lar’s—a longstanding business on New Gower Street—when it closed its doors two decades ago. The store sold fruits and vegetables and custard cones, a tradition the Newfoundland Embassy thought was important to keep going.
This weekend, the Newfoundland Embassy will be donating a portion of the proceeds of every Lar’s custard cone sold to the VOCM Cares Foundation.
The fundraising event takes place between 12 noon and 8 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday.