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 2024's meal created by

Chef Mathew Pierce & Chef Bybee Chacko

Mathew Pierce grew up in a small town, where his love for cooking began with helping his family in the kitchen. With a passion for classic flavours and a creative edge, he moved to the city to pursue his culinary dreams. Over the past 10 years, Mathew has refined his diverse culinary skills in several resorts and hotels. His mission is to deliver memorable dining experiences that keep people hungry for more.

Chef Bybee Chacko: As the Executive Chef of Delta by Marriott Guelph Hotel and Conference Centre, who brings in a wealth of hotel experience, my primary goal is to provide leadership in the kitchen to deliver exceptional dining experience. As a chef, my philosophy revolves around respect for ingredients, connection through food, and the pursuit of culinary excellence serving uncomplicated food. I strive to celebrate the art of cooking, creating experience that resonates long after the last bite. When not at work, I enjoy exploring new flavours and mentoring the next generation of culinary talents.

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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