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Jan 26

Vince’s raises over $34K to support families impacted by dementia

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SHARON, ON, January 26, 2026: Vince’s has announced the results of its 2025 Community Product Initiative (CPI), presenting a $34,835 donation to the Alzheimer Societies of York Region, Simcoe County,…

Apr 23

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IGA Coaticook’s Dominic Arsenault recognized in National Assembly

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Coaticook, Quebec's grocer, Dominic Arsenault, is recognized in the province's National Assembly for his dedication and work during the pandemic. https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=480209676584746

Oct 13

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Vince’s S.O.S. Food Drive raises $12,000 for local shelters

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SHARON, ON, October 9, 2020: Vince’s S.O.S. Food Drive recently demonstrated that small donations can make a big difference, in this case for four local shelters: Blue Door (East Gwillimbury),…

May 12

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Galleria Supermarket hosts ‘Basket with Love’ to help those suffering from COVID-19.

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Galleria Supermarket hosts a Donation Event ‘Basket with Love’ to gather both corporate and individual sponsors’ hands together to help those in desperate situations due to COVID-19. The ‘basket with…

May 08

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Upper Canada Mall and Vince’s join to help feed struggling families with Virtual Food Drive

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NEWMARKET, ON, May 8, 2020: The current pandemic has put pressure on our food banks.The combination of COVID-related job losses and shoppers spending less time in grocery stores (to reduce…

Apr 17

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Premier of Ontario Thanks Independent Grocers

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Below is a link to a video of the Premier of Ontario Doug Ford thanking the Independent Grocers and their staff for all the amazing work they have been doing…

Apr 02

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Save-On-Foods launches $1 million campaign to feed kids in need across Western Canada

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(April 2, 2020 – Langley, B.C.) Save-On-Foods has committed $500,000 toward their $1 million fundraising goal aimed at giving kids easier access to school meal supports during the COVID-19 pandemic. With…

Mar 18

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Independent Grocers Meeting Coronavirus Challenge Across Canada

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With the declaration of the Coronavirus as a pandemic, the subsequent bans on large mass gatherings, the closing of schools, many other facilities and events—Canadians have become increasingly concerned about…

Mar 06

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Vince’s announces recipient for 2020 Community Product Initiative

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NEWMARKET, ON, FEBRUARY 25, 2020: Since launching in 2018, the Vince’s Market Community Product Initiative has raised just over $40,000 for eight vital organizations. It has been a collaborative effort…

Apr 29

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Colemans Reaches the Half-Million Mark with their Kids Programs in NL

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Colemans, a family owned company proudly announce $20,000 will go to schools across the province from their Kids Get Active Program. Colemans based in Corner Brook with 13 grocery stores…

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Vince’s raises over $34K to support families impacted by dementia

IGA Coaticook’s Dominic Arsenault recognized in National Assembly

Vince’s S.O.S. Food Drive raises $12,000 for local shelters

Galleria Supermarket hosts ‘Basket with Love’ to help those suffering from COVID-19.

Upper Canada Mall and Vince’s join to help feed struggling families with Virtual Food Drive

Premier of Ontario Thanks Independent Grocers

Save-On-Foods launches $1 million campaign to feed kids in need across Western Canada

Independent Grocers Meeting Coronavirus Challenge Across Canada

Vince’s announces recipient for 2020 Community Product Initiative

Colemans Reaches the Half-Million Mark with their Kids Programs in NL

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