Good Food Box Program
The Good Food Box program is a food insecurity program, providing low cost access to basic nutritious foods. It’s offered bi weekly and designed to support individuals and families in stretching their food budget while increasing access to nutritious, high quality produce.
What’s in a Good Food Box?!
Each box weighs approximately 20lbs, filled with a variety of thoughtfully packed seasonal fruits and vegetables. We aim to provide a balanced mix of produce that is fresh, nutritious and good value. The contents will vary depending on availability and season, but may include:
- Fresh fruits (such as apples, oranges, bananas, or berries)
- Fresh vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, or peppers)
- Occasionally, locally sourced or specialty produce when available
How much does it cost?
Each 20lbs box costs just $40, which means we are providing you with fresh foods at approximately $2 per pound.
How does it work?
Community Connections will bulk order a selection of 8-15 fruit and vegetable products that will be shared among the 20 available boxes. The food is specially purchased for this program.
The individual share will be packaged into cardboard boxes or paper bags in a fair allocation.
There will be a focus on staples and seasonal produce, aiming to buy locally when possible. Because we are buying in bulk, we are able to provide great value boxes.
Eligibility
The Good Food Box Program is designed for individuals and households who are experiencing or at risk of mild food insecurity.
You may benefit from this program if any of the following feel familiar:
- You sometimes worry about running out of food before you have money to buy more
- You feel stressed about affording the kinds of food you would like to eat
- You occasionally need to prioritize other expenses (like rent, bills, medications, or transportation) over food
- You find that groceries do not always last as long as you need them to
- You sometimes rely on lower-cost, less varied foods because of budget limits
- You may skip meals or eat smaller portions so that food lasts longer
- You have found it difficult at times to afford fresh fruits, vegetables, or protein foods
- You have considered or used a food bank or other food support program
- You face barriers to accessing affordable food (such as transportation, health, or mobility challenges)
Ordering:
- Boxes will be available to purchase starting on alternating Thursdays, for pickup the following Wednesday between 4:30 and 6pm
- Payment can be via cash, credit card or e-transfer.
- Credit card payment will have a 4% processing fee added to your order, to cover our administrative costs.
- Once payments are received they are non-refundable.
- Participants will receive confirmation emails and reminders to pick up their box.
Collection:
- Pick-up: alternating Wednesdays from 4:30 – 6pm at the Outreach Building (416 2nd St. W)
- Participants will not be able to choose which items they want – it is an “all in” program.
- Items can be donated to the food bank if they are not desired.
- If you are unable to pick up your share in the designated pick up time, you must contact kitchen@community-connections.ca to make alternate arrangements.
- If you miss your pick up, your items will be donated to the food bank.
- If a box is too much for you, please consider sharing it with a friend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Good Food Box?
Our Good Food Box is an affordable selection of fresh fruits and vegetables offered to our local community.
We created the Good Food Box program to support households that are struggling to afford food from the grocery store.
What is the cost of a good food box?
The cost for each box is $40.
Each box contains about 20 lbs of fruits and vegetables, so that’s just $2 per pound!
Who is eligible for a Good Food Box?
Everyone. While the program is aimed at households facing food insecurity, no proof of need is required to order.
To avoid taking a box that someone else might need, you could wait until the morning of pick up day to order.
We need to sell all the boxes for this program to work!
What is in each Good Food Box?
About 10 different fruits and vegetables are in each box.
We buy in bulk and pass on the savings. No substitutions are available, but you can always leave behind items you don’t want.
Are the foods locally grown?
The Good Food Box is focused on affordability.
We purchase locally grown products when they are in season.
When are the boxes available?
The Good Food Box is available every other week.
Orders open on Thursday, for pick up the following Wednesday.
Pick up your box at the Food Bank from 4:30-6pm.
How do i order?
You can pay with credit card, e-transfer, or cash. $40 per box
What if i can't afford a box?
The Food Bank is available for anyone who needs access to free foods.
The food bank is open Tuesdays 3-6pm and Thursday 10-1pm.
Main Office
314 Second St East,
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Contact Us
PO BOX 2880, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Phone: 250 837 2920
Fax: 250 837 2909
info@community-connections.ca
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