Founded in the 1930s by Wayne and Grace Root, this enduring family business began with a modest vending route at Cleveland’s West 25th Street Market, delivering chickens and eggs sourced from Sandusky County. By the early 1940s, they had purchased the farm that remains the business’s home today. Over the years, Roots evolved to focus on value‑added products like shredded and cubed chicken and beef, and relocated fully to production, later expanding their facility in the 1990s. Now USDA‑inspected and helmed by grandchildren Mike and Mark Damschroder, Roots Poultry continues its tradition of quality, convenience, and nutrition.

A pillar of the Toledo metro area since its founding by F.J. Tank in 1907, Tank’s Meats has proudly supplied fresh beef, pork, luncheon meats, and cheeses for over a century.

Today, this generational business continues to serve local restaurants and hosts a full-service retail store in Elmore offering deli meats, cheeses, fresh-cut meat, and freezer products. Their commitment to quality and community keeps customers coming back again and again.

What started as a one-man endeavor by Doug Oleksy has blossomed into a robust family-run wholesale business. Now guided by his daughters, Oleksy’s blends a diverse selection of proteins—from raw meats to deli specialties, cheeses, and deli salads—with a strong focus on service. Still driven by Doug’s founding values, the company ensures tailored offerings for grocery stores, delis, and eateries, emphasizing local sourcing and customer-first care.