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 we call The Grocery Foundation.

Since 1979, The Grocery Foundation has raised over $65 million to provide a better life for our challenged children, and to answer many other community needs.

The Grocery Foundation's membership now numbers 67 retail banners, 400 food and grocery product suppliers and 52 members of the Ontario Food Brokers' Association.

Through the years, The Grocery Foundation has supported such organizations as: Breakfast For Learning in over 600 communities, regional Children's Hospitals/Pediatric Centres, Variety – The Children’s Charity, Kids Help Phone, Big Brothers/Sisters, Thames Valley Children's Centre, Ontario Special Olympics, The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada, Bloorview Kids Rehab and the Sick Kids Foundation to name a few.

GROCERY FOUNDATION 2009 Board Of Directors

Robert J. Brema President William M. Dunne & Associates Ltd.	Dino Bianco President Kraft Canada Inc.
Philip Donne President Campbell Company of Canada	Marc Guay President Frito Lay Canada
Anthony Longo Chief Executive Officer Longo Brothers Fruit Markets	Robert Galati Chief Executive Officer Galati Market Fresh
Andre Gagne V.P. Conventional Banner Merchandising A&P Canada Co.	Tom Gunter President ConAgra Foods Canada
Brock Furlong President Optimum Food Group	Simon Zucker President Simon Zucker & Associates
Susan Niczowski President Summer Fresh Salads	Rory Lesperance Senior Vice President, National Sales Canada Bread Company, Limited
Dale MacDonald Senior Vice President, National Procurement Sobeys Inc.