The good food box grew out of a desire to create sustainable options to get fresh vegetables and fruits to people who live in poverty. It was first started by the Toronto Food Share. History The group saw that food banks were problematic in many ways: people were ashamed about taking charity, the food given was typically over processed and unhealthy and understood that food banks are not a. For over 30 years the Good Food Box has supported FoodShare in animating community food programs across Toronto. Your Good Food Box purchase helps FoodShare to support Toronto’s most nutritionally vulnerable through a diversity of programs and initiatives. Your Good Food Box can be tailored to your needs, such as pre-cut items for added convenience or supersized boxes for larger families. With the box menu changing weekly, each Good Food Box presents a convenient and affordable way to eat good healthy food. For comparison the value of the $15 box at a regular supermarket often ranges between $25 and $27, depending on the store and the time of year.
Good Food Boxes are boxes of fresh, high-quality vegetables and fruit. Daisydisk cracked renew jungle book. With the box contents changing depending on availability, each Good Food Box offers a convenient and affordable way to eat healthy, local food.
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What to expect from YRFN’s Good Food Boxes
- We are expanding our Good Food Box program and our produce boxes will now be available for pickup on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Orders and payment are due one week prior to each pickup date.
- Contents of our Good Food Box will change each time. We aim to have 7-8 different types of veggies and fruit in each box. In April our Good Food Box contained 5 lb potatoes, 2 lb carrots, 2 lb onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, English cucumber, mushrooms and either oranges or yams.
- York Region Food Network feels that everyone needs a little break right now so we are subsidizing the cost our Good Food Boxes. This means that York Region Food Network pays our suppliers and farmers $18.00 per Good Food Box to offer more variety to you, but we continue to charge you just $16 per box, which includes PayPal fees.
- These are unusual times and although we can’t typically offer Good Food Box delivery, we know that there are a lot of people right now who cannot leave their house for a variety of reasons. If you need your Good Food Box delivered, please reach out to us at 4moreinfo@yrfn.ca before ordering to discuss options.
- If you are in a position to contribute to help get healthy local affordable food on the tables of our community, please consider donating to York Region Food Network.
** The box contents change monthly and may include: potatoes, carrots, onions, apples, cabbage, cucumbers, parsnips, peppers, celery, melons, garlic, squash, strawberries, leeks, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, corn. Box contents depends on seasonal availability **
Good Food Box Pickup Locations:
Aurora
York Region Food Network Office
350 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora
Contact: David Lightwood, Good Food Box Coordinator
Phone: (905) 841-3101 ext 203
Email: davidl @ yrfn.ca Half life final boss.
Markham (online orders only)
Ebenezer United Church
5000 Steeles Avenue East
Markham, ON L3R7B4
Keswick (order must be placed through Keswick Christian Church)
Keswick Christian Church
2 Old Homestead Rd., Keswick
Contact: Bob or Hal
Phone: 905-476-4548
If you wish to pick your Good Food Box up at Keswick Christian Church, your order must be placed through Keswick Christian Church (905-476-4548) as it is submitted to us as a bulk order.
All online orders must be picked up at our Aurora office or at Ebenezer United Church in Markham
Are you interested in starting a Good Food Box drop-off site in your neighbourhood? All you need is a reliable means of transportation to pick up your community’s boxes from our office. If your drop-off site orders more than 14 boxes, we’ll even provide you with a free Good Food Box for your time! For more information contact us at (905) 841-3101 ext. 203 or at davidl @ yrfn.ca
The Good Food Box makes top quality fresh food available to everyone, fosters community connections, and promotes healthy eating.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay more than one month in Advance?
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Yes, customers can pay in advance. You will receive email confirmation from PayPal when ordered online.
How do I pay for the Good Food Box?
You can order online via Paypal.
I don’t want to get a box EVERY time
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You only need to order for the pickup dates you want a Good Food Box.
Can I choose my fruits and veggies?
Customers cannot pick and choose what fruits and veggies are in their box.