Make Happy Tummies Gala: One Night. One Purpose. Nourishing Children
There are only a handful of nights when Canada’s entire grocery industry comes together in one room. The Make Happy Tummies™ Gala is one of them bringing together the people, companies and leaders who shape our industry to celebrate, connect, and stand behind a commitment to something bigger.
This is one of them.
For nearly five decades, this Gala has brought together the people, companies and leaders who shape Canada’s grocery industry, creating connections, celebrating leadership and strengthening the industry.
In 2027, that tradition enters a bold new chapter.
The Night to Nurture Gala becomes the Make Happy Tummies™ Gala, bringing the industry together around one national priority: student nutrition.
For organizations looking to strengthen relationships, deepen partnerships and put themselves alongside the leaders shaping Canada’s grocery industry, the Gala offers a powerful opportunity to be in the room, bring the people who matter to your business and put your brand in the spotlight.
More than a night of celebration, the Gala is where relationships are strengthened, partnerships begin and business unites behind a shared purpose. For participating organizations, it offers a rare opportunity to demonstrate visible leadership, deepen industry connections and create measurable community impact on one national stage.
Sponsor today and put your organization’s leadership into action.
This Is Our Opportunity.
For 1 in 3 children in Canada, school starts with a need: they arrive hungry.
For us, that need is an opportunity.
It is an investment in children today — and in the stronger communities and future workforce we all depend on.
Make Happy Tummies™ shows what collective industry action can achieve. In 2026, the Gala and store campaign raised a record $7.5 million, helping provide more than 3.5 million nutritious meals to children in communities from coast-to-coast.
Be a part of building on that momentum.
There is no better place to demonstrate corporate leadership, strengthen industry relationships and invest in the future of Canada’s children than alongside the leaders shaping Canada’s grocery industry.
Gala sponsorship gives organizations an opportunity to put purpose into action while building a meaningful presence across the event. Sponsorship opportunities are now open, with benefits designed to elevate participating brands before, during and after the Gala.
Start planning now to bring your leadership team, customers or colleagues and take part in an evening of connection, recognition and purpose.
On January 30, 2027, Canada’s grocery industry will come together to celebrate its legacy, champion student nutrition and shape what comes next. Sponsorship offers organizations the opportunity to lead with purpose, strengthen the industry and create lasting impact for the next generation.
Watch for news of ticket sales opening later this month.
Sponsor today and put your organization’s leadership into action.
Take a look at the Make Happy Tummies™ Gala video to see the history behind this industry tradition, and the evolution shaping what comes next: watch here.
Make Happy Tummies™ Gala | Toronto, Ontario | January 30, 2027.