"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."
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.
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.
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.
My name is Kara Thurston. I have spent the last 15+ years working in various restaurants. My commercial kitchen/restaurant experiences range from breakfast to dinner services, and many things in between. Over my many years, I have never lost my passion of cooking, or creating delicious items that I take pride in serving. I love pairing sweet and savoury items to create an incr’edible’ experience for your taste buds. After many years in the restaurant world, I decided to venture out on my own. Now, I can focus on the things I love the most: small intimate parties, of approximately 40-60 people, serving a variety of filling bite-sized items that are sure to please the palate.
I'm excited to work with Hope House's Better Food Co Project because I'm passionate about getting back into community initiatives. Growing up as the daughter of a single mother, I understand how tough times can be, and I believe that everyone deserves to have their basic needs met, especially access to healthy food. That's why this project is so important to me—it's a meaningful way for me to give back and use my skills as a chef. One of my proudest accomplishments was taking the step to start my own business, and now I’m thrilled to share this hearty, flavourful one-pot meal with the community. It feels like a warm hug, and knowing that it will help others is what excites me the most.
For the cost of the takeout meal, you can purchase a meal today that supports The Better Food Company and our community work.
