Food For Thought

10/02/2026

the NLFC + Community Sector Council have a program to help transition existing businesses into social enterprises (including co-ops). Funding and legal help!

Otherwise Food for thought is sadly closing as Nancy retires the end of October

"The co-op offers fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy products, dried goods, pantry staples, bulk products and cleaning supplies as well as a few takeout options."

"Anyone can shop at the co-op, but people can also choose to buy a $100 share to become a member, which allows them to vote on how the co-op is run and decide what to do with any surplus profits. People can also volunteer instead of buying a share to become a member."

Full story on CBC.

09/21/2026

the tentative buyer for the shop fell through - if anyone wants to buy the business, shop, contents - please reach out via phone or in person.

07/31/2026

The news is out. Nancy is retiring the end of September

The space will be available for rent as well if new owners choose to keep the location.

Rent at Food for Thought has always been well below market rates and has never increased since being at the Gower Street location- rent at Gower Street will continue to be below market rate for any new tenant.

If anyone is interested in buying the store contents, and keeping the name and customer base - contact by phone.

Food for Thought has been a staple in the community for years and prior to that Mary Janes was the first and only specialty grocery store in the city.

It’s had a long history of unique ingredients and there’s still hope for a continuing specialty corner grocery for the right owner.