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. |
Hours |
Hours of operation for ordering and pickup vary by location. Please call or check website for information. |
Areas Served |
Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Wasaga Beach |
Eligibility |
No restrictions |
Application |
Orders
Orders must be placed and prepaid by the first Wednesday of the month (can prepay for one month in advance) by Paypal (see GGFB.ca website) or with cash 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 Rd W
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 St (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 |
See the Georgian Good Food Box website GGFB.ca for exact pricing details. |
Volunteer Description |
All volunteers donate their time and mileage to keep our expenses down to the cost of the produce, liners, newsletters and the delivery charge of our local wholesaler/supplier. Volunteer Coordinator, Joan Leonard can be reached at 445-9660. |