The Grocery Foundation began almost 30 years ago when a handful of Ontario grocery leaders decided it was time for their industry to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Ontario children who needed a hand-up in life.

Out of that small group of retailers, manufacturers and food brokers grew an industry-wide charitable foundation called The Grocery Foundation.

Since 1979, The Grocery Foundation has raised over $75 million to provide a better life for our challenged children, and to answer many other community needs.

The original board of the Grocery Foundation
Back row (left to right)

• Douglas Stewart
• Earl Near
• Archie McLean
• Paul Knechtel
• Derek Ridout
• James Petrozzi
• Bob Brema
• Michael Davidson
• John Toma
• Simon Zucker
• Donald Crombie

Front row (left to right)

• Bill Dunne
• Doug Lunau
• Mike Rosicki