Georgian Good Food Box (The), South Georgian Bay

Georgian Good Food Box (The)

Site: South Georgian Bay

Record #: CWD4849

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides monthly box of assorted of fresh fruits and vegetables available to anyone in the community. Bulk-ordering of fresh, high-quality produce, locally grown where possible, offers sizable savings.

Each box contains a monthly newsletter with health and dietary information along with produce information and recipes to prepare meals from the box.

Sponsoring Individuals wanting to donate funds to purchase a Good Food Box for another individual can do so by stating the individual or the agency they wish to receive the box. The Georgian Good Food Box accepts donations to help support program infrastructure and help cover administrative costs. For information about being sponsored for a box or sponsoring another, call for further details.

Service Details

Public Comments	Georgian Good Food Box now accepts orders online through Paypal. $1 Processing fee charge applies.
Hours	Hours of operation for ordering and pickup vary by location. Please call or check website for information.
Areas Served	Blue Mountains ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Wasaga Beach
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Orders Must be placed and prepaid by the first Wednesday of the month (can prepay for one month in advance) by Paypal (see GGFB website) or at any one of the following locations. Check library website for hours. Exact change and completed envelope required. Library staff cannot provide envelope, pen or change. Collingwood Collingwood Public Library, main desk, 55 Ste Marie St. Creemore Clearview Public Library - Creemore Branch, 165 Library St. New Lowell Clearview Public Library - New Lowell Branch, 5237 County Rd 9. Stayner Clearview Public Library -Stayner Branch, 269 Regina St. Wasaga Beach Wasaga Beach Public Library - 544 River Road West. Pick up Good Food boxes must be picked up on the third Wednesday of the month from one of the following locations Collingwood Collingwood Legion, 490 Ontario Street (south parking lot door off Erie St) from 11:30 am-2 pm or 72 Raglan St after 2 pm Creemore Clearview Public Library - Creemore Branch. Check library hours New Lowell Clearview Public Library - New Lowell Branch. Check library hours Stayner St Patrick's Church Hall parking lot 11 am-12:30 pm OR Clearview Public Library -Stayner Branch. Check library hours Wasaga Beach Lions Den RecPlex Hall, 1724 Mosley St, Front doors (no indoor access) from 11 am-12:30 pm
Languages	English
Fees	Service - $21 per box PayPal payment accepted online ($1 processing charge applies). Exact cash only at order locations (no change available).

Address and Location

Located In Community	Collingwood
Address & Map	Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 3S6
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - at pack and pick up locations

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-445-9660
E-Mail	gfoodbox@gmail.com
Website	https://ggfb.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeorgianGoodFoodBox
Primary Contact	Loretta Stabile, Volunteer Coordinator (Wasaga Beach); Phone: 705-352-3555
Alternate Contact	Ted Van den Hurk, Volunteer Coordinator (Clearview); Phone: (Res) 705-970-7737; Email: tedvandenhurk@gmail.com
Volunteer Coordinator	Joan Leonard, Volunteer Coordinator (Collingwood); Phone: (Residence) 705-445-9660
Mailing Address	421 Minnesota St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 3S6