With the Grain is proud to support our community and the many individuals and organizations that make us a part of it!
We have had the privilege over the years to take our warm and welcoming approach outward into the greater community and we are proud to be a part of many local events and offer our support to a number of non-profit organizations focused on improving the health, educational, cultural or civic vitality of our community:
Wyndham House Dream Auction Supporter 2003-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008
Taste of Guelph 2002-2003-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-2011
Guelph Contemporary Dance Festival Supporter. 2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008 -2009-2010-2011
A Taste For Life – 2010-2011
Breast Cancer Pink Campaign
Habitat for Humanity
Guelph Youth Singers
Aids Committee of Guelph
Masai Centre – we have also sold over 200 bracelets for Masai at $5 each, and 100% of the proceeds go to the campaign, pick one up next time you’re in!
Edward Johnson Music Foundation
McDonald Stewart Art Centre
United Way
Guelph Youth Music Centre
Slow Food Guelph
Wyndham House Youth Emergency Shelter
Recognition and Awards
We are pleased that our passion and commitment to our local community, wholesome food and warm service has been valued, and we offer our sincere appreciation of your recognition over the years.
Eat Smart Award 2003-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008
Guelph Mercury- Readers Choice Awards – 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Guelph Tribune – Readers Choice Awards, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Nominee: Guelph and District HRPA 2009 Employer of Distinction
Nominee: YMCA/YWCA Women of Distinction 2005 – Sheri Bishop – Business, Labour, the Professions and Entrepreneurs
Our Local Partners & Suppliers
Morton Wholesale Ltd is committed to serving independent restaurants and food businesses and is able to source many local and organic products for us.
Ignatius Organic Farm (Guelph) Supplies us with in-season organic produce.
Coneybeare Apiary (Fergus) Ever wondered where our delicious honey comes from? Wonder no more.
Planet Bean. (Guelph) Shade-grown, fairly traded, organic coffee. It’s in every cup served here.
Paisley Fine Foods provide us with many of or local meats and deli products.
Black River Juices (Mississauga) No sugar added, no chemical preservatives, custom pressed in an old fashioned way. It’s 100% pure juice! We serve their Cranberry, Pear, Orange, and Mango.
Vinh Phong Asian Grocery (Guelph) Supplies us with the miso for our delicious home made miso salad dressing.
The Bag Ladies (Guelph) locally supplied blue, green, and clear garbage bags.
Traynor’s (Hamilton) Suppliers of many fine baking ingredients.
ONFC (ontario natural food co-op) (Etobicoke) Natural beverages, organic vinegars, and delicious teas. Just a few of the quality products from ONFC
Kenny’s Produce (Rockwood) Front door delivery. Some of our fresh produce gets dropped off by Rockwood’s Kenny family
Guelph Paper Company (Guelph)
Deerfield Nursery (Hillsburgh) Suppliers of local seasonal organic produce.
Morton’s Wholesale Ltd. (Oldcastle, On)
Mountain Path – Supplier of organic Frontier Spices
Pine River Cheese -(Bruce County) High quality cheese made with milk from local area dairy herds.
Sweet Violets – (Guelph) We always get beautiful flowers from Sweet Violets for staff who work on their birthdays!
Sacred Circle Herbs – (Neustadt, On) Retail supplier of soaps, bath bombs, and lip balms that are made locally from natural ingredients.