The quest for the best burger in support of the United Way [Video]

People in Waterloo Region, Guelph, Wellington County and Dufferin County are invited to really sink their teeth into the latest campaign for the United Way.

Several United Way organizations across Ontario are taking part in NovemBurger this month to help raise money.

The campaign began in Thunder Bay five years ago. Participants were encouraged to stop by local restaurants and try out unique burgers. Now, 16 other United Way operations are running the fundraiser for the first time, including in Guelph and Waterloo Region.

Court Desautels owns five restaurants taking part in the campaign. Two weeks into the initiative, he said it’s been drawing people in.

“We’re just under 900 burgers sold, so that’s awesome!” he told CTV News.

Two dollars from every burger sold at participating restaurants are going to the charity’s work in each region.

“The idea that we can go out to a local restaurant, support them all while giving back …