09/03/2026
๐Hello Timmins!๐
We hope everyoneโs having a wonderful day!
Todayโs Hunger Action Month post features our very own Good Food Box program! Though weโve showcased some of the details before, today weโll be doing a bit more in depth of a dive into what the Good Food Box is, and the value it brings to recipients. To beginโฆ
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Originally conceived by Foodshare Toronto in 1994, the Good Food Box program is designed to connect local farmers directly to residents without any additional intermediaries. One organization becomes responsible for the logistics of ordering, packaging, and distributing the purchased produce. This lowers the end cost of produce between lower handling costs and greater access to wholesale pricing!๐ธ
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๐งโ๐ปWe are the organization that operates the Good Food Box Program within Timmins. And between our dedicated staff members and amazing volunteers, we handle the logistics of getting the fresh produce from our local farmers to your tables. ๐จ๐ปโ๐พ
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๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฑ?
๐คGood Food Boxes are for everyone! There are no barriers to ordering, and you are free to purchase as many as you would like. You can pre-order boxes for multiple months, and even directly sponsor another Box to add to our monthly pool of Sponsored Boxes!
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๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฑ?
Our sponsored Good Food Boxes are open to everyone who needs it! Purchasing one before does not disqualify you from ordering a Sponsored Box later.
However, to ensure we can reach as many households as possible, we do limit Sponsored Boxes to 1 per household. To ensure everyone has a fair chance of receiving a Sponsored Box, as we have limited amounts, we also require registration to be done every month.๐
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With only us as an intermediary, the price of the GFB stays low for recipients. Purchasing a GFB from us not only saves you 20-30% on average for fresh, local produce, each box purchased also helps to sponsor a Box for a community member in need!
Though the contents of the GFB varies from month to month, we try to ensure each Box (Small or Large) contains one leafy green vegetable and at least one fruit.
For more information, visit our website or check out the graphics below! Or contact us directly via email, phone, or by leaving a comment!
๐ฅOur Website: https://www.antihungercoalition.com/good-food-box
๐ฅFoodshare Toronto: https://foodshare.net/timeline/the-first-good-food-box-is-packed/
๐ฉEmail: [email protected]
๐ฑPhone: 705-262-2499