a hope house project

Building Community Through Better Food.

Purchase a meal today to help us build a Better Food System in Guelph, Ontario.

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Jaya James, Executive Director of Hope House

Better Together.

"Thank you for building a better community through your support of the Better Food Co. Every meal purchased or gifted resulted in those Guelphites who are in need having access to nutritious, and delicious food."

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We're creating a Better Food System in Guelph.

To us, a Better Food System is one that is building community through better food. Here's how our project works:

1. You Purchase our Locally Sourced and Healthy Meals

Our meals are prepared using produce grown on our farm and other local farms as much as possible. We then partner with local restaurants and chefs to create our 100% Made in Guelph meals.

2. 100% of your Sale Supports our Food Programs

Through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Hope House has access to an 8.4 acre plot of land in Guelph where we grow over 10,000 pounds of farm-fresh produce every year. All profits from our meals are invested into our community food work.

3. We Build Community by Sharing Food

In 2023 alone, we shared over $667,000 of groceries through our community food market and with other food security agencies in Guelph. By purchasing a meal, you help make our Better Food System possible.

Better Community.

For the same effort as takeout, you can help sustain a food system where healthy food is shared with those who need it. We have a responsibility to share the food that our farm shares with us.

December 2025's meal created by

Chef Vince Tummillo

For the past two years, Chef Vince has been the heart behind our Coldest Night of the Year meals (after we finish walking and need a delicious meal to warm us up). He brings not only exceptional food, but a deep sense of care, generosity, and community spirit to everything he does. Vince is known for his outstanding culinary talent, but even more so for the way he consistently shows up for others. His commitment to supporting his community shines through in every dish he creates and every hour he donates.

When asked what made him want to work with Hope House’s Better Food Co. Project, Vince shared:

“I believe in the people at Hope House and am grateful to have the skills to help further their mission for their community.”

We are incredibly grateful for Chef Vince’s partnership, passion, and heart. His food brings people together, and his dedication helps make our community stronger, one meal at a time.

We can choose to use our money for good.

We've worked hard for our money. Let's have it work hard for us by supporting socially conscious community work.

Support our Better Food System.

For the cost of the takeout meal, you can purchase a meal today that supports The Better Food Company and our community work.

Volunteer

We recognize that as an individual, it's hard to know where or how to contribute to a community food system. Volunteer on the farm or in the kitchen and join us in building a better food system, today.

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