Saint John Purchasing Club
There is a purchasing club here in the city. Once a month you can purchase a fruit/vegetable box in values of $10,$15, or $20. An example of what is contained in the boxes:
$10 - 5 lbs potatoes, 2lbs carrots, 1 Romaine lettuce, 2lbs onions, 2lbs beets, 1 celery, 4 tomatoes, 4 peppers, 6 bananas, 1 1/2 lbs grapes
$15 - above items + 1 cauliflower, 6 ears of corn, 1 pineapple
$20 - all the above items from $10 and $15 order + 2.5 lbs sweet potatoes, 1 broccoli, 6 pears, 1 cantaloupe
My $15 box last month:
2 lbs green beans
1 cauliflower
1 bag onions
1 bag carrots
1 large bunch fresh spinach
10 lbs potatoes
1 bag apples
1 cabbage
1 squash
1 turnip
1 lettuce
You have to register and pay for your order 1 week in advance. This is all done through the Community Health Centre beside St. Joe's. If you want more info contact the CHC at 632-5537.
This month you can order a turkey for $20 as well.
Decembers payment is due December 10 and the pick up day is December 17 (12-3 pm).