Old East Village Grocer Blog

Eat well. Do good.

A traditional grocery store, a unique training centre, a community hub—The Old East Village Grocer is all of these things!

The Old East Village Grocer is a social enterprise grocery store in the heart of London, Ontario. We’re located at 630 Dundas Street near Adelaide, the meeting point of London’s Old East Village, SoHo, and Woodfield neighbourhoods. As such, we are a neighbourhood grocer, reminiscent of the village grocers of old. Occupying the ground floor of a former factory-turned apartment building, our cheerful lighting, hardwood floors, and fresh food options might also remind you of the small, urban grocers popping up today in Toronto and other big cities, but as Canada’s only social enterprise grocery store, we are unique!


The Old East Village Grocer is wholly owned and operated by ATN Access for Persons with Disabilities, Inc., and we are a training centre for clients with significant workplace barriers to gain employment skills in a real-life job setting. Every day, we help our clients become job-ready and, with ATN’s employment team, work to show potential employers the value of investing in people with disabilities and other challenges.

We all know the challenge of stretching our food dollars. At the Old East Village Grocer, we try to make your dollar go further by keeping it closer to home. We make good food available seven days a week to feed you and your loved ones well, and the dollars you spend here stay in your community to help people with employment challenges find meaningful employment.

The Community

Involved. Engaged.

We're delighted to be part of such a vibrant neighbourhood at such an exciting time, and we try to be the best neighbour we can be.
We participate actively in community events, and we have a Community Advisory Council of neighbourhood volunteers that helps us stay engaged. We take suggestions from our customers every day and turn them into new products and new policies that improve the store.

Proper nutrition is good for physical health but mental health should not be neglected. The Live Adult Life Blog is about accepting your body and building relationships and understanding your sexuality. Taking care of your physical and mental health is insanely important!

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The Rise of Culinary-Themed Small Tits Cam Shows

10/11/2025

Picture an evening where exquisite meals blend seamlessly with performances that awaken all your senses in unexpected ways. Culinary-themed adult live shows are gaining traction as a bold new style of amusement, merging the craft of gourmet dining with suggestive, captivating storytelling or theatrical acts. These gatherings are sparking excitement in city dining circles, attracting audiences who crave something far beyond a typical restaurant outing. This unique trend fuses culinary expertise with mature themes, creating a cultural stir that redefines the connection between food and enjoyment.

Culinary-themed small tits cam shows represent a fresh category of entertainment, combining upscale dining with performances infused with sensuality, burlesque, or provocative tales. Imagine savoring a multi-course feast where each plate is paired with a performer narrating a seductive story, or enjoying a sweet treat while a bold routine unfolds. These events go beyond mere eating; they immerse attendees in a setting where food serves as a gateway to intense sensory discovery, often with a playful or daring twist.

Learn Korean in the Village

19/09/2024

Korean Language Village provides 'Learn Stay,' a hands-on language immersion program that teaches you the language while immersing you in the local culture. These programs are designed for those who want to study Korean and are especially interested in Korean culture.

Students may want to practise Korean before travelling so that they feel more confident communicating with other students. A private Korean tutor can help with practice and basic knowledge before travelling.

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Meet the Managers

Matt SwensonMatt brings with him extensive grocery store management experience, most recently from his role as Produce Department manager at Foodland/Farmboy, and before that from Coborn’s Inc., where Matt held several positions. ATN Access Inc. is a not-for-profit registered charity whose…

Paul SealePaul Seale has been an archivist, a professor, and a restaurateur, but he is best known in London for his community work, especially around the Old East Village. He's the father of two mostly grown-up girls. A past secretary of…