Brook’s NoFrills expands Kosher shopping in Edmonton

By Matthew Levine

(AJNews) – Ever since the closure of Andy’s IGA, one of Edmonton’s favorite Kosher food suppliers, the community has been hungry for another good option. Brook and Kelsey Ritchie of Brook’s NoFrills have arrived with a solution! When the IGA closed, they took matters into their own hands and graciously decided to start supplying a small selection of Kosher foods. With a great response from the community, they located suppliers in Ontario and Quebec, and now offer one of the best spreads of Kosher meats and other products.

They have a general selection of Kosher items available year-round. The catalog ranges from meat to bread, frozen meals, deli items, and a wide array of dry foods like matzah and Bamba. They also offer large order options upon request. Rosh Hashanah meat orders are available anytime until August 4th using a simple order form provided by emailing kelsrit@nofrills.ca. They are also open to bringing in any kosher item requested; let them know if you are looking for something specific.

Another great perk of getting your Kosher food from Brook’s NoFrills is that it is surprisingly cost efficient. Price comparison with an Edmonton group that orders from a Vancouver warehouse, has NoFrills coming in at $1-5 less per pound. It seems getting kosher meat may be easier and more affordable than ever!

“The best part about this is the opportunity to engage with the local Jewish community, as well as build bridges outside of it,” says Brook.

Brook and Kelsey both experience so much joy in representing the Jewish community here in Edmonton. Stop by and see the store for yourself on the southside, just off Whyte Avenue on 80th Avenue and 104 Street.

 Matthew Levine is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter