Sobey family

The Sobey family is a prominent family of businessmen and art collectors in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. They are best known for founding Sobeys, the second largest food retailer in Canada, which began as a small meat delivery business in 1907 and grew into a national chain of grocery stores under the leadership of Frank H. Sobey and his sons Bill, David, and Donald. The Sobey family's wealth is primarily concentrated in Empire Company, the parent company of Sobeys, which also holds considerable investments in real estate. The family has made substantial charitable donations through their foundations, primarily in the area of arts and culture. They have built a significant art collection, managed by the Sobey Art Foundation, which established the Sobey Art Award.