Celebrating the generous spirit of our dedicated suppliers
Porridge for Parkinson’s Toronto is indebted to the dedicated suppliers who contribute their products to making each year a success. It is a pleasure to showcase their products and generosity.
Acknowledgements are listed alphabetically by last name.
Lawrence and Mathilde Andres
Harmony Organic
Porridge for Parkinson’s 2021
Lawrence and Mathilde Andres, co-founders and now sole owners of Harmony Organic Dairy Products moved to Canada from Switzerland in 1979 and operated Canada’s first organic dairy farm. In 1992 they initiated the first organic dairy producers’ group in Ontario. In 1994 the segregation of organic milk became a reality, and on September 24, 2001, Harmony Organic was officially launched.
Instagram @HarmonyOrganicDairy
Bert Butler “Tito” Beveridge II
Tito’s Vodka
Porridge for Parkinson’s 2019
Tito Beveridge is an Austin-based entrepreneur. He set up the first legal distillery in Texas and the only craft spirits distillery in the US. Tito’s Handmade Vodka is now sold in over 100 countries. Beveridge plans to grow Tito’s, but he says, “I don’t care if I’m wealthy,” Beveridge said. “I’d rather be happy and sleep on someone’s couch.”
Instagram: TitosVodka
Bill and Jeanette French
Lennox Farm
Porridge for Parkinson’s 2022
Lennox Farm is a family-owned and operated farm in Melanchthon, Ontario that grows 20 crops year-round. They are passionate about agriculture, education, protecting our land, and reducing environmental impact. Their farm market is known for providing the freshest, locally grown fruits and vegetables to the community, as well as their fresh baking and preserves.
Instagram: @BrianFrench
Anthony Green, Hana James, Emma Knight
Greenhouse Juice
Porridge for Parkinson's 2019, 2023
Co-founders Anthony Green (CEO), Hana James (Director, Community) and Emma Knight (Director, Brand & Marketing, started making and selling cold-pressed juice out of a small Vancouver shop in January 2014. Since then Greenhouse Juice has grown into several shops and is available through many retailers.
Instagram @greenhouse
Barry and Jennifer Hillier
Neighbourhood Coffee
Porridge for Parkinson’s 2022
Neighbourhood Coffee celebrates Toronto and the many neighbourhoods that make our city home. With coffee, they want to bring Toronto together so people can connect, converse and turn neighbours into friends. Roasted in small batches using a unique blend of beans, their coffee captures the diversity of Toronto while maintaining sophisticated and robust flavours.
Instagram: @neighbourhoodcoffee.to
Rosie Jeffares-Levitt
Quince Flowers
Porridge for Parkinson's 2021, 2023
Rosie Jeffares-Levitt's love for flowers and plants led to her launching Quince Flowers in 1997 in Toronto's West End. She has had boutiques within UpCountry, Dufflet Pastries, and McEwan Fine Foods. Quince is now located in Toronto’s Riverside district, its flagship location for over 10 years. As an established florist with decades of experience, Rosie loves the challenge of translating her client’s vision into flowers.
Instagram @quinceflowers
Grant Keane and Keith Wallace
Black River Juice
Porridge for Parkinson’s 2022
Canadian-owned and operated, Black River Juice had its humble beginnings in the cherry orchards of Prince Edward County. Their juices are full of rich flavour, and nearly all of them contain no added sugars or flavouring. Black River Juice is available at many retailers throughout Ontario.
Instagram: @blackriverjuice
Shelby Kroach
The Honest Leaf
Porridge for Parkinson's 2023
The Honest Leaf is a line of loose-leaf wellness teas created by registered nutritionist Shelby Kroach to provide our community with authentic blends that help to nourish and support a healthy mind and body. Each blend is carefully formulated with the finest all-natural and organic herbs, spices and tea leaves. The Honest Leaf believes in providing authentic flavours to our customers and therefore does not add artificial ingredients to their blends. The Honest Leaf is all about simplicity, transparency and honesty.
Instagram: @thehonestleaf
Bob Moore
Bob's Red Mill
Sponsor: Porridge for Parkinson's 2021, 2022
Bob and Charlee Moore founded Bob’s Red Mill in 1978 with the mission of building a company that would provide wholesome foods to folks around the world, and offer financial security to its employees. After succeeding beyond his wildest dreams, Bob took it one step further in 2010, when he created an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that would give employees stock in the company.
Instagram: @bobsredmill
Peter and Chris Neal
Crank Coffee Co.
Porridge for Parkinson's 2023
Crank® Coffee Co. is Neal Brothers Inc.’s (Peter + Chris Neal) superior bean—carefully curated and roasted by coffee lovers and experts. Crank® Coffee Co. has partnered with a roaster who boasts world-class tasters and producers and is organic and Fairtrade.
Instagram: @crankcoffee_