Too old to trick or treat, why not “Trick or Eat”?

When Frederictonians answered their doors this Halloween some were surprised to see not children, but students from St Thomas University as part of “Trick or Eat.”

Megan Clark, first time participant, says the event brought her back to her days as a trick or treater, 

“It really let me relive my childhood.”  

But the students weren’t only out to have a good time, because instead of candy they were asking for non-perishable goods for the student run food bank. 

Sarah Kohut Vice president of student life organized. Kohut sees the impact of “Trick or Eat” on the St Thomas community. 

“It brings in a lot of food in comparison to the amount of food they get throughout the year. It also is a very unique event because its students directly benefiting students, as the food bank is used by STU students and faculty.” 

The wet and humid weather did not deter participants, over 25 students showed up, an increase from last year. The students formed teams of up to eight. And at 6 o’clock they were off, each team with a different route, going door to door throughout the city. 

To Clark a highlight of the night was the people she met at each house. 

“Wonderful people welcoming us in. People forcing us to take candy, and then people emptying their cupboards for us, it was really great to see.”  

The students were out for an hour and a half, to fill the food bank. 

“It was a hot, hot night and wet, we all worked hard,” says Clark. 

And Clark’s team may have worked the hardest, bringing back more than any other team with over 156 items. They were rewarded with a $50 dollar gift card to the Cellar. 

Once all the teams returned, the students carried the food to the food-bank filling up the shelves with over 500 items, a successful night.  

After her experience Clark says she will, “without a doubt” be participating again. So maybe next Halloween you’ll hear Megan Clark say, “Trick or Eat” as you open your door.