Launch of New Subsidized Staples Produce Box Program!
This week we are delighted to launch a new program, which makes available the order of weekly, home-delivered boxes of Toronto FoodShare fresh produce at subsidized rates to members experiencing acute financial hardship and food insecurity. For two weeks maximum per application, members can order a Staples Produce Box at the cost of $10 per week, which includes home delivery on a predesignated day each week and contains 5-6 units of seasonal staple vegetables and fruit for a 1-2-person household (e.g. potatoes, carrots, broccoli, apples, lettuce, lemons, etc.). The contents of the boxes change each week according to season and availability, but the freshness and ethical sourcing is guaranteed!
This program is specifically intended for members who are having difficulty meeting their basic nutritional needs. Surveys of members that were conducted in summer of 2023 indicated that there are currently members who rely on food banks to support their needs. Thus, the subsidized Staples Produce Box program is meant to provide convenient, urgent, and short-term access to fresh, affordable produce to use in cooking. There are a limited number of boxes available each week, and priority will be given to first-time applicants. Requests which cannot initially be approved will be put on a waitlist for the next available spot. Participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis and requires timely e-transfer of the $10/box charge each week.
If you would like to request a Staples Produce Box, please fill out the jot form linked below. You will hear back from us within 48 hours.
Inquiries can be sent to: 3903produceboxes@gmail.com
