Supporting Local Makes us Smile!
Thrifty Foods has been committed to supporting the local community since 1977. Our store managers are active members of neighbourhoods they serve. We are passionate advocates for the farmers who put food on our plates, and the small businesses and local brands we collaborate with.
How to go into business with Thrifty Foods
Our Local program allows local suppliers to grow at a sustainable pace within our network of stores. You can start out in less than five stores and work with our team to grow.
Local Program Requirements:
- Your products are made right here in Canada.
- You are locally producing items that will wow and excite our customers.
- Your products are regionally relevant in a local market.
- Your product is packaged and ready to be sold.
If you fit this criteria, we want to know more!
Supplier Diversity
At Thrifty Foods, our goal is to support diverse-owned businesses and ensure we reflect the communities in which we serve. Through our Local Program, diverse-owned businesses will have access to listing opportunities, resources, and mentorship in effort to help them thrive.
We define “diverse-owned” as businesses that are at least 51% owned and operated by one or more members of the following communities: 2SLGBTQIA+ Black, Indigenous, Persons with Disabilities, Women and Visible Minorities. Diverse-owed businesses are encouraged to reach out as we believe that inclusion is essential for an authentic marketplace, inspires innovation, and helps benefit the communities we serve.
Thrifty Foods is a proud corporate member of these Canadian supplier diversity certifying agencies:
If you have further questions or would like more information, please
contact supplierdiversity@sobeys.com
If you are a local producer who would like to share your products with Thrifty Foods for listing consideration, please click on the link below to complete the brief Submission Form.
Submission FormWhat Our Local Suppliers Have To Say
2022 Local Supplier Award Winners
Province
Best New Local Supply Partner
Bee Kind Honey
Best Local Innovation
NoochPOP
Best Overall Local Supply Partner
Yeshi Dressings
Local Sustainability Award
Tru EarthThe Sobeys Inc. family of banners is proud to celebrate the passion, innovation and commitment of our local supply partner community through our Local Supplier Awards.
Each year, our store teams and Local Development Managers select the top local supply partners in each region for the Best New Local Supply Partner Award, the Local Innovation Award, and the Best Overall Local Supply Partner Award.