McHappy Day raising money for RMHC and local Food Banks today

McHappy Day is today, May 8, and the McDonald's locations in High River and Okotoks are raising money for local Food Banks.

Celebrating its 30th year in Canada the monies raised go to the Ronald McDonald House Charities and our local food banks.

Local residents are getting breakfast and supporting McHappy Day today.

Today, 10 per cent of every food or beverage sale goes to the RMHC, the Salvation Army Food Bank in High River, and the Okotoks Food Bank.

Swing Manager Sheila Lachica is grateful for all the local support they get.

"The meaning of McHappy Day for us is giving to some children who need help, giving them shelter, giving them food."

And Lachica says the local support to her means a great deal.

"It is a great pleasure for me because I've been here for eight years and it's very overwhelming because all of you guys here are willing to help."

You can also support the cause by purchasing socks, pins, or heart RMHC badges.

The High River staff really went all out decorating for McHappy Day today.

Charlie Brown from the 99.7 Sun Country Morning Show was on location at the High River McDonald's. Joelle Jacobs with the Eagle 100.9 was also on location at the McDonald's on Big Rock Lane in Okotoks during lunch.