Rabba Marks 27 Years of Giving with Annual Rabba Roots Charity Golf Tournament

Leading grocery partners unite in support of local communities across the GTA

Mississauga, Ont., September 9, 2025 – Rabba Fine Foods, the GTA’s neighbourhood grocer, hosted yesterday its 27th annual Rabba Roots Charity Golf Tournament at the prestigious Brampton Golf Club. The event brought together leading partners from the grocery industry in support of the Rabba Roots Community Giving Program, which works to uplift local communities through partnerships with key charitable organizations.

The Rabba Roots program, which supports Food Banks Mississauga, Trillium Health Partners, and other impactful local organizations, remains a critical component of Rabba’s efforts to provide access to food, health, and emergency services to those who need it most. The annual golf tournament shines a spotlight on these vital initiatives, while recognizing the ongoing collaboration with corporate sponsors that help drive community support forward.

“It’s an honour to celebrate 27 years of community giving through our Rabba Roots Community Program,” said Rick Rabba, President of Rabba Fine Foods. “We wouldn’t be here without the tremendous support of our partners, who share our mission to support projects and initiatives that make a difference in people’s lives.”

Tom Shurrie, Past President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, served as the Master of Ceremonies.

“This is the third time I’ve hosted this event and it’s a true pleasure to be in the company of leaders who value the importance of community giving,” Shurrie said. “I am honoured to be part of this important event.”

Many partners joined the tournament in support of organizations such as Trillium Health Partners and Food Banks Mississauga. Guest speakers included Jake Dheer, Trillium Health Partners and Nicole Norris, Director of Program & Agency Networks at Food Banks Mississauga, who shared words of appreciation for the ongoing support by Rabba and its many grocery partners.

Maple Leaf Foods, Coca-Cola Canada, Molson Coors, and Italpasta, as well as over 200 attendees and partners contributed to making the event a success.  Together, they played a critical role in ensuring the success of community-focused efforts, leaving a meaningful impact on the lives of many across the GTA.

Brampton, Ont., Sept. 8, 2025 — Tom Shurrie, Past President & CEO, CFIG, Joseph Araujo, Client Services Manager, Food Banks Mississauga, Nicole Norris, Director of Program & Agency Networks, Food Banks Mississauga, Rick Rabba, President Rabba Fine Foods, Jack Rabba, Founder, Rabba Fine Foods, Jake Dheer, Campaign Cabinet Member, Trillium Health Partners, Rima Rabba, Program Director, Rabba Roots Community Giving Program. The event highlights the company’s commitment to community giving, reinforcing the power of partnership in creating meaningful change across the Greater Toronto Area.

Brampton, Ont., Sept. 8, 2025 —Jack and Rick Rabba with Rabba Fine Foods team at the Rabba Roots Community Giving Program Golf Tournament
For more information visit rabba.com.

About Rabba Fine Foods

Rabba Fine Foods, a Toronto institution since the ‘60s, is a chain of local markets that serve the daily grocery and convenience needs of 37 neighbourhoods in the GTA. Open year round, 24 hours a day, Rabba offers everything you’d expect from your local market – fresh produce, a deli counter, ready-to-eat meals, bakery, dairy products and other essentials for home or work. A family-run business with roots extending back to 1967, Rabba is a cornerstone of the community, dedicated to serving its neighbours and friends in the GTA and meeting their ever-changing grocery and convenience needs. For more information on Rabba, its Rabba Roots community program or any of its locations, visit rabba.com.

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