The Good Food Box

Good food grown sustainably and without pesticides is a human right – not a privilege, and the Good Food Box program works to ensure that everyone can afford the best possible produce for themselves and their families. Learn more about the program and how you can participate.

Recent News & Announcements

April 11th 2012 Newsletter

Apr 11 2012

Back by popular request we have the spring brassica greens which so many of you have writ- ten us about. Our Saanich Peninsula farmers have outdone themselves with these local treats. This week we are recommending braising them and topping with salmon or a poached egg then drizzling them hollandaise sauce. See our recipe below. Our local farmers are eager to assure me that we will see more local foods in the coming weeks including as- paragus, brocollini, greenhouse cukes and tomatoes. So stay tuned! Pricing out this month’s boxes are pricers are showing that our Organic box at $18 would cost closer to $26 at the grocery store prices – although you would need to travel to two stores & one peninsula farm to get that value. Gotta love the good food box – saving you money and time! …Continued

March 28th 2012 Newsletter

Mar 28 2012

The sun is shining and fresh produce is slowing emerging onto the market. We have local and BC long English cucumbers, yellow peppers and mushrooms joining Gran- ny Smith apples, local spring brassica greens, and local kale. We still round out your box with certified organic deliciousness from California. It is truly spring and there will be no more cabbage until next winter! …Continued