Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre

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Service: Good Food Box

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Record #: TBY1056 Last Modified: 30 Jan 2019 Last Full Update: 05 Sep 2018
Description & Services
Public Comments A map of Good Food Box site locations in Thunder Bay can be found here
Description (Service)
  • Operates a community-based, non-profit monthly fruit & vegetable distribution program that aims to improve access to good food by making quality, affordable, fresh produce available in neighborhoods across the city 
  • Assists individuals with low or fixed incomes access fresh produce year round 
  • Improves food access, improves nutrition, saves money, encourages community involvement and supports the local food system
Hours Office Mon-Thu 9:30 am-5 pm; host site hours may vary
Areas Served Thunder Bay
Eligibility
  • Primarily for individuals on a fixed or low income or who face barriers to accessing fresh food (mobility or financial barriers)  
  • The Locally Grown Good Food Box (available in Jul-Nov) is for individuals who wish to support the regular good food box program and local food producers
Application
  • Contact the office to find a convenient host site to place an order 
  • Place order at a host site by the 1st Thursday of the month and pick up order at the same host site on the 2nd last Thursday of the month
Languages English
Fees Service - Individual box is $15, family box is $25
Additional Service Sites
Contact Information
Office Phone 807-345-7819
Fax 807-345-9216
E-Mail goodfoodbox@tbaytel.net
Website www.goodfoodboxtb.org
Social Media Facebook Facebook
Primary Contact Sherry Scott, GFB Coordinator
Site Location North Ward, downtown Port Arthur, across Water St Bus Depot
Located In Community Thunder Bay
Address 184 Camelot St
Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4A9
 
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Intersection Camelot St and Water St
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (50) Non Profit ; (80) United Way
Established 2005
Funding City / Town - City of Thunder Bay ; Regional / Municipal - The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) ; Federal ; Fundraising ; United Way ; Fees - Program