Georgian Good Food Box (The)
Site: South Georgian Bay
Record #:
CWD4849
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
21 Jul 2021
Memos and Bulletins
Public Comments | Georgian Good Food Box now accepts orders online through Paypal. $1 Processing fee charge applies. |
Contact Information
Office Phone | 705-445-9660 |
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 |
Site Information
Description (Site) | Various locations |
Located In Community | Collingwood |
Address & Map | Collingwood, ON Canada |
Mailing Address | 421 Minnesota St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 3S6 |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible - at pack and pick up locations |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response The Georgian Good Food Box has resumed it service. Orders are now being accepted until the first Wednesday of the month. Any prepaid orders that were not fulfilled due to COVID restrictions will be credited to the next available order. Order locations are as follows:
Regular 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 | 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:
Good Food boxes must be picked up on the third Wednesday of the month Pick up locations
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Languages | English |
Fees | Service - $21 per box PayPal payment accepted online ($1 processing charge applies). Exact cash only at order locations (no change available). |
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. |
Agency and Service Names
Alternate Name | GFB ; GGFB |
Agency Information
Parent Agency Name | Georgian Good Food Box (The) |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Funding | Fundraising ; Donations |
Elections | The GGFB Board of Directors holds the Annual General Meeting in September. |
Taxonomy and Classification
Service Categories | Good Food Boxes |