PHOTO GALLERY: Food Basics opens 148th store

Food Basics has opened its newest location in Ontario.

The discount grocer’s Ingersoll store spans 34,000 square feet at 223 Clarke Road East.

Its 148th location will employ a team of 90 people. 

This year, Food Basics celebrates its 30th anniversary. 

The Ingersoll location is the Metro-owned chain’s third to open in Ontario in 2025, with another four scheduled to open later this year.

“We are excited to be able to bring Food Basics to Ingersoll community, offering more ways for  residents to save on quality products,” said John Manax, VP of operations, Food Basics, in a press release. “No matter where you live, people are always looking for ways to save. Residents who  may be first-time shoppers at Food Basics will get to know us as a discount grocer that is a  reliable source for fresh, always in-stock, healthy food at great prices.” 

Shoppers will find Irresistible and Selection products, locally soured goods, fresh meat and produce, as well as fresh BBQ chickens.  

Additionally, customers can earn Moi Rewards and have the option to order groceries online with click-and-collect, or have them delivered via Uber Eats. 

“Our main goal is to provide our customers with the best discount shopping experience possible  with the most value at the lowest prices possible,” said Chris Yates, store manager. “I’m looking forward to opening our doors and welcoming everyone to our new and  modern store here in Ingersoll.” 

Food Basics will donate $5,000 to The Salvation Army in Ingersoll as part of the opening.

Click through the gallery below to see inside the new store. Photography courtesy Metro Inc.