Good Food Box

Fresh, Nutritious, Convenient and Affordable Fruits & Vegetables

What is the Good Food Box?

The Good Food Box is a fresh and nutritious box of affordable fruits and vegetables available from York Region Food Network and satellite sites each month.

How does it Work?

Customers place their orders with York Region Food Network and partner agencies on or before the 5th day of the month. Each box contains the same mixture of food, though the contents change with each delivery, depending on what is in season and reasonable at the time.  On the third Thursday of each month, customers pick up their order at the York Region Food Network office.

What does it Cost?

$10.00 for a small box and $15.00 for a large box.

What’s in the Good Food Box?

Each large box contains a variety of fruits and vegetables which could include: potatoes, carrots, onions, apples, cabbage, green peppers, celery, bananas, oranges, melons, and pineapples.  The small box is supplies  with smaller portions of most of the same items. Seasonal fruits and vegetables vary depending on availability and value.

Can Anyone Participate?

Absolutely, the Good Food Box is available to anyone in the area who is interested in healthy eating and affordability.

How much money can I save?

We are charging a not-for-profit price, which will save you and average of 1/3 to 1/2 of the cost of purchasing similar produce at a regular grocery store.

What are the benefits?

• Eating more fruits and vegetables improves your health
• Fresh fruits and vegetables are sold to you at wholesale prices!
• You will be supporting local  farmers
• receive a newsletter containing healthy recipes with each box.

We choose Ontario-grown products for the box whenever possible because we want to know where and how our food is produced, to support local farmers and reduce the fossil fuels burned when we import food. Customers pay the cost of the food itself, while distribution overheads are subsidized.

It is now thought that up to 70% of deaths result from diseases that have a diet-related dimension, and there is mounting evidence that eating fruits and vegetables is key to preventing disease. Not only is it a matter of justice that everyone should have access to the food they need to keep them healthy—it also makes sense because of the enormous costs to the health care system that result from treating these diseases.

The Good Food Box makes top quality fresh food available to everyone, fosters community connections, and promotes healthy eating.

Good Food Box Satellite Pickup Locations

Aurora

YRFN Office

350 Industrial Parkway South

Contact: Bronwen Fitzsimons, Program Coordinator

Phone: (905) 841-3101 ext 205

Georgina

Keswick

Keswick Christian Church

2 Old Homestead Road  (at Woodbine)

Contact: Hal Arthurs, Pastor

Phone: (905) 476-4548

Sutton

Sutton Youth Shelter *Good Food Boxes are available after 3 pm on 3rd Thursday of the month at this location*

20898 Dalton Road (across from the No Frills)

Contact: Oona, Housing and Community Support Worker

Phone: (905) 722-9076

Newmarket

Bray Circle Housing

(Near Leslie and Davis Drive)

Contact: Kristine Carbis

Phone: (905) 895-3126

Women’s Centre of York Region (*please note that orders are only accepted from active clients of WCYR*)

120 Harry Walker Parkway North

Contact: Linda Krepinsky

Phone: (905) 853-9270 x100

Richmond Hill

The Krasman Centre

10121 Yonge Street

Contact: Susan Dobson, Program Manager

Phone: (905) 780-0491

The Good Food Box Schedule

Order and Pay by the 5th day of every month.  Pick- up between 2pm-6pm on:

Apr 18, 2013

May 16, 2013

June 20, 2013

July 18, 2013

Aug 15, 2013

Sept 19, 2013

Oct 17, 2013

Nov 21, 2013

Dec 19, 2013

Jan 16, 2014

Feb 20, 2014

Mar 20, 2014

To become a Good Food Box customer call 905-841-3101, ext. 205

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay more than one month in Advance?

Yes, customers can pay up to six months in advance. You will receive pickup receipts upon payment.

How do I pay for the Good Food Box?

Payment can be made in person at any of the satellite locations listed above. Most locations accept cash or cheque. Please call first to verify hours of operation.

What if the 5th day is a holiday-how do I get my order in?

The 5th day is the LAST day to place orders for each month. You can place an order anytime of the month. The 5th is the cutoff day.

I don’t want to get a box EVERY month

You only need to order for the months you want and need a Good Food Box.

Can I choose my fruits and veggies?

No, you can’t pick and choose. We buy in bulk at the lowest possible price; if you don’t like something in the box, let us know and it will be donated to someone who needs it in the community.

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