Grey Bruce Good Food Box Program
Site: Meaford
Service: Good Food Box
Record #:
GBA1651
Last Modified:
11 Sep 2024
Last Full Update:
03 Jan 2024
Description
| Description (Service) | Collective buying program provides a grocery bin of fresh seasonal produce at a low price. Encourages healthier eating and promotes fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce is purchased in bulk at wholesale prices and the savings are passed on to participants. |
Service Details
| Public Comments | The GFB program is coordinated by volunteers from the community. Volunteers also are involved in sorting the produce, preparing and coordinating the pick up. Additional Contact: Jean Loucks, Co-Coordinator |
| Hours | As specified in application section Dates: Sep-Jun |
| Areas Served | Meaford |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Pre-order by: second Wed of the month Pre-order location: Rexall Pharmacy, 54 North Sykes St Pick up on: third Wed of the month Pick up location: Meaford-St Vincent Community Centre, 151 Collingwood St W Pick up times: 12 noon-5:30 pm Please bring your own bags or boxes to carry the produce home. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | $22 per box |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Meaford |
| Address & Map | Meaford-St Vincent Community Centre, 151 Collingwood St W Meaford, ON Canada N4L 1K5 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | No public phone number available |
| meafordgfb@gmail.com | |
| Website | https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/good-food-box |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeafordGoodFoodBox |
| Primary Contact | Jocelyne Landry, Co-coordinator |
| Alternate Contact | Robin Cork, Food Security Coordinator, United Way Bruce Grey; Phone: (cell) 519-385-5177; Email: food@unitedwaybg.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jean Loucks, Co-Coordinator |
| Mailing Address | c/o United Way Bruce Grey - Food Security Coordinator 380 9th St E Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 1P1 |