A successful fundraiser for the North Bay Warming Centre at The Empire last Friday.

North Bay’s retirement residence was providing chili for a minimum $5 donation and $2,800 was collected and that was above the goal of $2,500.

Empire General Manager Ariane Savard says many others dropped off socks and other items that will be put to good use a The Warming Centre.

This was the 3rd annual event and brings the total over 3 years to $11,000.