Upon entering the doors, customers at Drayton Food Market, find a clean, bright, well-stocked grocery store featuring fresh local produce along with a wide variety of products suited to any shopper’s grocery needs.
Following in the footsteps of her father, a successful grocer for over 50 years, Deb Ramage took over ownership of Drayton Food Market in March of 2011. As an independent grocer, not a part of her father’s chain of L&M stores, Ramage has worked countless hours in each department of the store to make it the success it is today.
“From the beginning, my goals for the business were to offer a wide variety of food products at competitive prices, saving my customers time and money by avoiding a drive out of town for groceries,” Ramage said.
The store boasts an in-store butcher, bakery and deli counter. Daily lunch specials, rotisserie chicken, Chester’s Chicken pieces and wedges provide quick and easy meals for customers with busy lifestyles. Pre-ordered meat, cheese, vegetable, fruit and dessert trays are available along with gift baskets for any occasion. Phone orders and delivery service is available to seniors and shut ins on a weekly basis. A fully-stocked LCBO and Beer Store offering a selection of fine spirits and beer, is located on the premises.
In addition to an expanded gluten free, healthy eating and Dutch food section, Ramage recently added Caudles fresh fish, Heat & Serve Meals 2 Go, individual desserts and snacks, bar cakes and cupcakes.
Ramage has been working diligently within the grocery community and is proud to announce that Drayton Food Market has secured the ability to sell President’s Choice (PC) and No Name products including PC Organic and Blue Menu. Look for new items arriving weekly.
“With the addition of a generator, I can ensure that all food in the store remains frozen, refrigerated and fresh and business continues on as usual during power outages,” Ramage said.
Outside of the store, Ramage is affiliated with the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers,(CFIG) sitting on the Beer and Wine Board and is a board member of Distribution Canada Inc. (DCI), a buying group for independent grocery stores. Ramage’s hard work has paid off as she has been the recipient of numerous awards including Award of Merit 2011, 2012, 2013 CFIG, Gold 2014 CFIG and Volunteerism in Business by the Mapleton Fire Department.
Having grown up in a small town, Ramage understands the importance of local businesses to invest and partner with community projects and charities. Drayton Food Market supports numerous organizations in Mapleton Township. The “Shop with a Cop” food bank drive, missionary trips of area churches, Drayton Youth Centre – Mud Run, Drayton Fair and Minor Hockey are a few local causes supported by Ramage. During fire or emergency calls, Mapleton firefighters receive food and drinks donated by Drayton Food Market. The store is open for tours by community groups including schools and 4H clubs. The popular stamp loyalty program continues to benefit shoppers and local organizations.
Drayton Food Market is located at 90 Wellington Street in Drayton and the telephone number is 519-638-2041. Store hours are Monday-Wednesday 8am-8pm, Thursday and Friday 8am-9pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.
