With the way produce prices have been going I didn’t expect to see broccoli or cauliflower back in our boxes until they returned to Ontario, oh what a difference a week can make. While many items are still sky high, (I’m looking at you $4.00 celery) broccoli and cauliflower prices have come down to earth and will both be making an appearance in Burlington’s Fresh Food Box.
Volunteer Opportunities!
The new year has brought some new opportunities at the Fresh Food Box. While we always need and welcome extra volunteers at all of our locations we are especially looking for some extra hands at our Milton (First Tuesday of the month) and Oakville (Second Tuesday of the month packing days.
Milton–
We are in need of helpers over the age of 18 to assist in weighing, packing and loading our food boxes. We are also in need of a driver helper to assist in dropping off at various pickup locations with our driver.
First Tuesday of every month
7801 5 Side Rd,
Milton, ON
L9T 2X7
Produce help- 830 AM-12:00 PM
Driver assistant- 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Oakville-
We are in need of adults or students to assist in weighing, packing and loading our food boxes. We are also looking for a consistent driver helper for both our morning and afternoon produce deliveries.
Kerr Street Ministries-
485 Kerr St,
Oakville, ON
L6K 3C5
Produce help- 8:30 AM- 12:30 PM
First Truck assistant- 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Second Truck assistant- 12:30 PM-3:30 PM
Email manager@haltonfreshfoodbox.com or call us at 905-634-8645 for further information and inquiries.
In Your Burlington Box This Week:
In your $10 bag we have included: Apples, Oranges, Potatoes, Green Beans, Avocado, Red Beets, Yellow Onions, Sweet Potato, English Cucumber, Mushrooms, Carrots and Broccoli
In your $15 Box we have many of the same items in greater quantity with additional items: Apples, Oranges, Potatoes, Avocado, Red Beets, Yellow Onions, Sweet Potato, English Cucumber, Carrots, Broccoli as well as Green Cabbage and Spinach
In your $20 Box we have many of the same items in greater quantity with additional items: Apples, Oranges, Potatoes, Avocado, Red Beets, Yellow Onions, Sweet Potato, English Cucumber, Carrots, Broccoli, Green Cabbage, Spinach as well as Spaghetti Squash and Cauliflower
Due to weather issues in the USA 1 or 2 items may need to be substituted.
Hi there
My family is new to the neighborhood and I am interested in taking part in this program. I have a couple questions
How often are the boxes available ( i.e. Weekly/biweekly/monthly) And also what size box would you suggest , we are a family of 3 …2 adults and a 3yr old
Thank you for your time
look forward to taking part
Annette
Hello Annette:
Thank you very much for getting in touch! My apologies for the delay as we’ve been working on the website and comments seem to have gotten lost. I’m not sure what neighborhood you and your family are in but welcome
Boxes are once a month and the $15 box would probably be a great place to start. You’ll be able to see really quickly if it’s enough for you. You can also contact our Manager Evan Hall for more information: 647-887-4435. Thanks again!