Record #: GBA1649
Last Modified: 11 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Jan 2024

Description

Description (Service) Collective buying program provides a grocery bin of fresh seasonal produce at a low price. Encourages healthier eating and promotes fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce is purchased in bulk at wholesale prices and the savings are passed on to participants.

Service Details

Public Comments Additional contact: Robin Cork, Food Security Coordinator, 519-376-1560, food@unitedwaybg.com

For individuals unable to pick up baskets, volunteers cannot provide delivery but recommend that individuals arrange for a friend to pick up on their behalf. Advise Shirley or Wendy of this when ordering
Hours As specified in application section
Dates: Year round
Areas Served Kincardine ; Ripley
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Pre-order location: Local 2222 United Brotherhood of Carpenters, 385 Queen St, Kincardine
Pre-order by: 3rd Thu of the month
Pick up location: Knox Presbyterian Church, 35 Durham St, Kincardine
Pick up time: 4th Thu of the month 9:30 am-12 noon

For those who would like to pick up in Ripley, please indicate this when ordering and pre-paying.
Pickup time is 4th Thu of the month 10 am-12 noon at 50 Park Street.
Can pre-order for next month pickup in Ripley when picking up order.

For those ordering for Tiverton:
Pre-order location: Patz Pizza, 56 Main St, Tiverton
Pre-order by: 3rd Thu of the month (hours are Tue and Wed 11 am-8 pm Thu-Sat 11 am-9 pm)
Pick up location: Knox Church 75 Main St, Tiverton
Pick up time: 4th Thu of the month 10 am-12 noon.

Please remember to bring a reusable grocery bag or bin to carry your produce home.
Languages English
Fees Good Food Box $22 (some boxes provided without cost if circumstances warrant)

Address and Location

Located In Community Kincardine
Address & Map
Kincardine, ON
Canada N2Z 1X6
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-396-3736
E-Mail Food@unitedwaybg.com
Website https://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/good-food-box
Primary Contact Shirley Steele; Email: sbieman@icloud.com
Alternate Contact Wendy Cox; Phone: 519-396-7307
Mailing Address c/o Knox Presbyterian Church, 345 Durham St 
Kincardine, ON 
Canada N2Z 1X6

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