Good Food Box

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Fri, Apr 9th, 2010, 09:33 AM
lizzie bargain

Good Food Box
Good Food Box

The Good Food Box is a program whereby you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for a very low cost.

If you are looking for a Good Food Box Depot in your area, click here...

For Good Food Box Schedule 2010, click here...

Do you eat adequate
vegetables and fruit to maintain
good health?

GOOD FOOD BOX FACTS

Fact: Customers pay the cost of the food
itself while distribution overhead is
subsidized.

Fact: We buy top quality fresh fruit and
vegetables directly from farmers and the
wholesale stores.

Fact: In 2009 we distributed an average of
1000 boxes per month.

Fact: Volunteers sort and pack food into boxes
at our warehouse.

WHAT WILL I FIND IN MY BOX?
- Apples
- Bananas
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Corn
- Cauliflower
- Cucumbers
- Bell Peppers
- Grapefruit
- Lettuce
- Lime
- Onions
- Oranges
- Potatoes
- Tomatoes
The selection will vary according to
availability & wholesale cost

http://www.communitykitchenprogram.c...it/veggies.jpg
What are the Good Food Box sizes?
Large Family Box
40+ Lbs. produce
$25.00
http://www.communitykitchenprogram.c...ruit/fruit.jpg
Family Box
30+ Lbs. produce
$20.00
http://www.communitykitchenprogram.c...ruit/fruit.jpg
Single Box/Senior
20+ Lbs. produce
$15.00
http://www.communitykitchenprogram.c...ruit/fruit.jpg

HOW DO I PURCHASE A

GOOD FOOX BOX?

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEPOT!
1. We will refer you to a community
  worker in your area who is designated
  as a depot coordinator.
2. The depot coordinator collects orders
  from interested individuals.
3. Individuals who would like a Good Food
  Box give the depot their money on or
  before the order deadline.
4. Depot coordinator places order for
  the number of boxes desired with the
  Community Kitchen Program by Fax.
5. The Community Kitchen Program
  delivers the boxes to the depot and
  you pick up your boxes from there.
6. Delivery times vary. Please contact the
  depot on delivery date.
We deliver once a month to all

quadrants of the city

http://www.communitykitchenprogram.c...order-form.jpg

How Does the GFB Operate?

The GFB operates by buying fresh top quality produce directly from farmers and from wholesale clubs. The food is bought in bulk and dropped off at our warehouse. Our volunteers then divide up the produce into portions and put the Good Food Boxes together. The boxes contain the maximum produce possible for the price.

Good Food Box

The Good Food Box is a program whereby you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for a very low cost.

If you are looking for a Good Food Box Depot in your area, click here...

For Good Food Box Schedule 2010, click here...

Do you eat adequate
vegetables and fruit to maintain
good health?

GOOD FOOD BOX FACTS

Fact: Customers pay the cost of the food
itself while distribution overhead is
subsidized.

Fact: We buy top quality fresh fruit and
vegetables directly from farmers and the
wholesale stores.

Fact: In 2009 we distributed an average of
1000 boxes per month.

Fact: Volunteers sort and pack food into boxes
at our warehouse.

WHAT WILL I FIND IN MY BOX?
- Apples
- Bananas
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Corn
- Cauliflower
- Cucumbers
- Bell Peppers
- Grapefruit
- Lettuce
- Lime
- Onions
- Oranges
- Potatoes
- Tomatoes
The selection will vary according to
availability & wholesale cost

http://www.communitykitchenprogram.c...it/veggies.jpg
What are the Good Food Box sizes?
Large Family Box
40+ Lbs. produce
$25.00
http://www.communitykitchenprogram.c...ruit/fruit.jpg
Family Box
30+ Lbs. produce
$20.00
http://www.communitykitchenprogram.c...ruit/fruit.jpg
Single Box/Senior
20+ Lbs. produce
$15.00
http://www.communitykitchenprogram.c...ruit/fruit.jpg

HOW DO I PURCHASE A

GOOD FOOX BOX?
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEPOT!
1. We will refer you to a community
  worker in your area who is designated
  as a depot coordinator.
2. The depot coordinator collects orders
  from interested individuals.
3. Individuals who would like a Good Food
  Box give the depot their money on or
  before the order deadline.
4. Depot coordinator places order for
  the number of boxes desired with the
  Community Kitchen Program by Fax.
5. The Community Kitchen Program
  delivers the boxes to the depot and
  you pick up your boxes from there.
6. Delivery times vary. Please contact the
  depot on delivery date.
We deliver once a month to all

quadrants of the city
http://www.communitykitchenprogram.c...order-form.jpg

How Does the GFB Operate?

The GFB operates by buying fresh top quality produce directly from farmers and from wholesale clubs. The food is bought in bulk and dropped off at our warehouse. Our volunteers then divide up the produce into portions and put the Good Food Boxes together. The boxes contain the maximum produce possible for the price.
Sat, Apr 17th, 2010, 01:31 AM
rjsomers

My family and our dayhome both utilize this program and love it. HAve to be cautious and know people that can cook with EVERYTHING. I am not there yet
Thu, Apr 22nd, 2010, 12:51 AM
monkeyincowtown

Wow I never knew this existed! Will definately check it out, thanks for the post! :)
Thu, Apr 22nd, 2010, 12:55 AM
Litesandsirens911

Hi, I acually never knew about this until a great friend (Lady_Arianna) ordered two for me, delivered Monday...I was amazed, and I only got 2 of the 10.00 ones..each box had 3lbs carrots, 5lbs potatoes, 2 bunches green onions, head of romaine, head of garlic,one green pepper, one english cuke, bunch of radishes,4 apples, 3 bananas,9 oranges...phew, it was awesome!
Thu, Apr 22nd, 2010, 01:24 PM
lizzie bargain

Great to hear you liked it-I actually haven't tried it yet but thought I would next month!
Sat, Apr 24th, 2010, 11:48 PM
rjsomers

I will be ordering mine again on May 3rd from NMCRC
Sun, May 23rd, 2010, 04:01 PM
lizzie bargain

Well after posting this I finally got to try it. We were very pleased with what we received. We ordered the large box( 40+ lbs) for $25.00.

We received
10 lbs potatoes
4 lbs carrots
5 lbs apples
5 lbs oranges
3 lbs pears
2.5 lbs grapes
1 honeydew melon
large bunch broccoli
bunch green onions
2 heads garlic
2 lemons
2 grapefruits
5 bananas
2 green peppers
8 tomatoes
2 large yams
1 mango
1 head romaine lettuce
1 cucumber

A nice variety and all very fresh. I roughly estimated how much this would have cost me at my local grocery store and I think around $ 45-50 so I think it is a good deal. Half price fresh fruits and vegetables!
Sun, Jun 6th, 2010, 01:14 PM
zucchinni

Hi
I was just wondering if you have to fit a certain criteria to order the good food box or if it is open to anyone. We are interested in the good food box as we are always looking to save money, but didn't know if we would qualify.
Thanks
Sun, Jun 6th, 2010, 01:27 PM
Kelkens

No it is meant to be a cooperative approach to getting healthy food.

i think in some places there is a registratiion in addition to the order fee. But it is very minimal.

As well they are always looking for volunteers to help pack the groceries,etc.
Sun, Jun 6th, 2010, 06:58 PM
zucchinni

Excellent, we will be trying it out!
Tue, Jan 25th, 2011, 10:31 PM
susan.h

This looks great, thanks for the info! :)
Tue, Jan 25th, 2011, 10:38 PM
nottinkerbell

I've ordered it a bunch of times. It's great and a very reasonable way to get fresh fruit and veggies
Sat, Feb 12th, 2011, 09:16 PM
kimcool

I'm excited to get my first order this week!
Sat, May 7th, 2011, 10:54 PM
andromedarl

I plan on doing this for may
Mon, May 23rd, 2011, 12:21 AM
andromedarl

So I ordered for this month and I'm pretty happy... a 10lb bag of potatoes, some beets, bananas, apples, oranges, pears, grapes, broccoli, spinach, lettuce, onions, grapefruit, lemons, a cucumber, huge green peppers..

I think it was worth the $25 (I bought the 40 lb box) It's not alls tuff I would normally buy, but it will get eaten just the same. I'll be getting the June box too
Thu, Jul 21st, 2011, 12:12 PM
Keytan

Wow, this is totally AWESOME!!!! Curious, anyone know how much of it is local?
Thu, Jul 21st, 2011, 06:19 PM
lizzie bargain

I imagine at this time of the year some of it would be local-you could call your local co-ordinator and ask.
Sun, Jul 24th, 2011, 12:03 AM
galliefamily

That's more than $50 that's like $100.. So it's like 1/4 of the cost which is amazing... I have been getting the good food box every month for almost 2 years and we love it... It's always really good quality stuff and they often give more than you 40lbs. Great post. :)
Wed, Jul 27th, 2011, 10:17 AM
JoeJo

My family tried this for the first time in June. We got the Large box and it fed my family of 5. We are thinking of getting 2 large boxes next time so we can can some. Everything was fresh and nice. I would recommend this for sure.
Thu, Jul 28th, 2011, 10:41 PM
Keytan

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizzie bargain

I imagine at this time of the year some of it would be local-you could call your local co-ordinator and ask.

thanks :)

I did email the one near my area.. still no reply :(
Tue, Aug 9th, 2011, 12:41 AM
crpdiem

I ordered it once yrs ago, and we weren't impressed with the freshness of what we received. Our melon was almost rotten, and other things were past their prime... has anyone else noticed this, or was our one-time purchase "the lemon" purchase??
You can also sign up for local farms to get similar boxes so -you're supporting local, and making sure the farmer is the one getting their fair share, not the middle man. It's called "Community Supported Agriculture" and I was up at one farm this past weekend that has it. here's a link to this specific farm, but I'm sure there are many more:
http://www.eaglecreekfarms.ca/csa.htm
Wed, Aug 17th, 2011, 12:17 AM
danip467

Airdrie

Know of anything like this in Airdrie?
Tue, Sep 6th, 2011, 11:34 AM
Carlton21

Hi...,
Nice post.I will must be use this program.
It is the best and a very reasonable way to get fresh fruit and veggies.
Nice sharing.
Wed, Oct 5th, 2011, 02:28 AM
melodyagwu

I always get this...very good program!
Fri, Oct 14th, 2011, 08:39 PM
CalgaryMom123

I just ordered my 1st one, cant wait to get it :)
Thu, Nov 3rd, 2011, 10:15 PM
aplin

I look at their website

and it looks like it's more people who can't afford to buy food at normal price. I am not sure if I'll be taking advantage of it. I like to save money because I am also taking care of my mom and my brother (one's on AISH and the other is retired with out much cpp because she worked min wage jobs for the last 15 years since her English is not great) but at the same time while I am still working I shouldn't have problem with buying food but I might once I go on Mat. leave without digging into savings. Can people who got a box last month let me know what's in the box and how fresh the food is ? I know they only have them once a month but will these things last a month or will you have to go out and buy just the same but you just need to buy less.