Comments on: Good Food Box: You can save money and still eat well

By: InKingston

InKingston — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:50:51 +0000

@ frustrated
Try looking for a pick-up site through this link:
http://mygoodfoodbox.com/ - don’t know how recently the site was updated byt it ways there is one in Port Colborne.
It also may be helpful to contact the health unit nearest to you as our public health unit in Kingston is involved in the program.
Good luck!

By: frustrated

frustrated — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:06:02 +0000

Does any one know of a good food box programe in the Niagara Region. I live in Port Colborne and was advised by the Dr to sign up for the good food box programe and I have no idea were ther eis one in the region. His is at his office in Hamilton and it wouldn’t be worth my while to drive there to pick one up.

By: JSKINGSTON

JSKINGSTON — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:33:53 +0000

The good food box is not only to save money.

It is a way to get local vegetables, therefore lowering your carbon footprint!!!

By: lady_arianna

lady_arianna — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:13:18 +0000

there is many parts of canada that have good food boxes, i live on vancouver island and i know of at least 3 communities that have it. In some areas there is a mixed fruit and veggie, a fruit only, and the option of organic. my local one just has the one selection, mixed, cost $10 each and the more that are bought that month the more food, this month i bought 9, several of my family members don’t have the program where they live and were jealous. i was getting 1 for myself so i asked if they wanted one, and so 8 boxes later. the person who took my order was like why so many? i love them, never had bad/ bruised/ yucky looking food so far in the 2 years off and on that i have gotten it. and the ones that are on the island are not for just low income, they say the more people who orders the more the people who really need it benefit. all they need is the money, name and phone number (to call you in case you forget b.c of mommy brain, not speaking from experience there i swear)

By: Jasminebed

Jasminebed — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:41:17 +0000

In Kingston, Ontario, the Good Food Box is managed by the North Kingston Community Health Centre, 613 542-2813.

By: katkat

katkat — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:26:56 +0000

Almost all cities in ontario has this in some form or other now. The vary in requirements, cost, and qaulity apparantly. They get it so cheap by bulk buying. Its a good deal,

By: nkm

nkm — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:23:33 +0000

No, it’s not just for low income families. It’s for anyone who would like to participate. and it’s a great value!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:18:07 +0000

Guelph, ON has this same program, except its not called the same thing, it can be found through the Guelph Community Health Centre, its called the Garden Fresh Box

By: Ottgrrl

Ottgrrl — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:40:08 +0000

I don’t want to start anything here but is the good food box program not for low income families in need? I was told the program in Ottawa you ahd to provide proof of low income. I’m all for saving money from the companies but idk bout this one.

By: Draggy

Draggy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:39:40 +0000

I tried this once in ottawa ontario and I was horrified! The fruit was all bruised and gross and the vegtables looked like they were weeks old! I will never order from them again!

By: sooboy

sooboy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:33:32 +0000

Hey Crazy
I am in Barrie and I know that we have the Good Food Box program here and when I lived in Toronto it was offered there at several locations as well. Not sure where you are but either a Google search or if your community offers the 211 phone service they should be able to help you as well.
Suppose to be a great program and one I have been wanting to use myself but keep forgetting to do
Hope you find soemthing

By: crazycoupongirl

crazycoupongirl — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:33:09 +0000

Hi, Im wondering if this is only for the local area of Brantford or also other areas?