Jennie MacKenzie is retiring after 35 years running the Lakefield Pantry, a fixture in downtown Lakefield.

It’s a destination for wholesome food, bulk goods, natural products, and a sense of community.

The store was started in 1980 by Cam and June Fraser as a way to give people choice about quantity, quality, and packaging associated with their food.

New owners Lindsey and Andrew Irwin plan to keep stocking your favourite foods, while bringing in some new products. They’re undertaking some light renovations to bring in a frozen yogurt bar.

Drop by 44 Queen St. to see what has made the Lakefield Pantry a local icon.

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