Good Food Box Newsletter – October 8, 2025
What's in your bag?
BC Only: BC org. yellow pugly potatoes, Michell’s Butternut squash, cauliflower & celery, Sandown farm org. beets, org. apples, org. BC broccoli
Cultural: yams, Michell’s Butternut squash & cauliflower, honey dew melon, South Island Farm Hub org. Pac Choi & parsley, Gatton Farm org. beans & lettuce
Standard Plus: yams, BC org. yellow pugly potatoes, onions, Michell’s Butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower & kale, bananas, pears, org. broccoli, oranges
Standard: yams, onions, Michell’s Butternut squash, carrots & cauliflower, bananas, oranges, org. broccoli
Sustainable: org. yams, South Island Farm Hub org. Sugar pumpkin & leeks, Gatton Farm org. Butternut squash, lettuce & beans, org. onions, org. apple, Camas Farm org. garlic, org. broccoli
Fruit: bananas, Honey Dew melon, org. apples,
Wet Weather Reminder
Donβt forget to bring along your reusable grocery bags or totes to avoid the soggy demise of our paper bags if youβll be hitting the elements on the way home. Even just getting to the car during this soggy season could be lethal for your produce β we want it to make it all the way home β not playing a game of 10 pin on the sidewalk!
Ela Vegan’s recipe can be gluten free and you can mix and match your veg. It’s a great dish to add to the weekly menu roster at the end of the week when you can add in any left over veg from previous days in the week.
Find the recipe here.
“Garlic Herb Muffin Pan Potato Galettes
Tennessee Onions – the cheesy baked side dish they say is better than onion rings. This would be great served with BBQ chicken or with a crusty bread or a bed or rice.
Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350 F for 10 mins to revive their melting cheese consistency.
Find this mouth watering recipe here.
“Butternut Squash Apple Bake is a the perfect side dish for your holiday table. It is sweet, warm and full of fall flavors.”
Add some sweet and spicy to your weeknight meals with this baked cauliflower recipe: A flavour packed delight! You can adjust the “heat” on this recipe by controlling the amount of sriracha and red pepper flakes.
Find the recipe here.
Parmesan Roasted Broccoli just sounds like comfort food! I can’t wait to try this delicious side dish…or maybe a late night snack.
Find the recipe here.
“Country Ranch Green Beans and Potatoes with Bacon is not just easy to make, it also delivers on flavor and satisfaction. Here are some reasons why this recipe will make your taste buds sing:
1.
Simplicity: With everyday ingredients, you likely have everything you need in your pantry.
2.Β Flavor Explosion: The ranch seasoning coupled with bacon provides a savory and satisfying flavor profile that enhances each ingredient.
3.Β Hearty and Nutritious: Green beans and potatoes offer great nutritional value, making this dish wholesome and filling.
4.
Versatile: This recipe pairs well with various main courses, from grilled meats to vegetarian options.
5.Β Perfect for Any Gathering: Whether itβs a family dinner, barbecue, or holiday feast, this dish is sure to impress.
6.Β Quick to Prepare: In under an hour, you can whip up a hearty side that feels like it took all day!
Each bite tells a story of comfort and home, making it a favorite for all occasions.”
Find the recipe for these green beans and their yellow organic potatoes here.
Beet salad with feta, cucumbers & dill shared by eatmewell.com adds a refreshing punch of flavour to your meal. It meets all your crunchy, earthy, tangy flavour pallates all at once. Find the recipe here.
Join us for a virtual evening of cooking, learning, and fun!
In this interactive online event, you’ll prepare a build-your-own Buddha Bowl along side registered dietitian Liv Rahal! With endless mix and match options, this versatile dish can be customized to suit every taste and dietary need.
Liv will cover frequently asked questions about nutrition basics, giving you practical tips you can use every day. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to freshen up your skills, this class offers the perfect mix of hands-on cooking, expert insight, and fun.
Where: Zoom
When: October 22nd, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Who are we? The Luther Court Community Health Centre is an inclusive, intergenerational hub for wellness that aims to improve the health of our community. Our team is passionate about removing barriers that prevent people from achieving their happiest and healthiest lives. We provide free community health programs and services to our community that are open for everyone to attend.
For more information, visit our website:Β luthercourt.org/community-health-centre/
Or, find us on social media for up to date community programming!
Instagram:Β luthercourt.chc
Facebook:Β Luther Court Community Health Centre
Questions about the event? Email community@luthercourt.org
Let's Get Growing
Learn how to clean mason bee cocoons and identify common pests and parasites. BONUS: bring your cocoons for hands-on learning. Register through the link 
The annual Garry Oak Ecosystems Gathering aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, governments, community members and students who are actively involved or interested in restoring oak and associated ecosystems. This yearβs event continues the important work towards building relationships between our historical membership and the First Nations on whose traditional territories we conduct our work. Learn more here.
* No one will be turned away, please contact us (info@goert.ca) if the cost is a barrier.
Field Trip Day!!!
As part of the event, field trips and skill building workshops (indoors) are being offered the following day (Sunday, November 2).Β This day offers on-the-ground opportunities to learn from local restoration practitioners and naturalists while continuing to connect as a community. Due to limited space, participants must sign up for field trips on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up, please visit theΒ field trips page.
Purchase DAY 2 Field Trip tickets
Participation in the gathering and field trips is being offered to Indigenous persons free of charge. To access this option, please select theΒ Indigenous (free)Β option when registering.
Online participation is also being offered at a discount to those who are not able to attend the event in person. To access this option, please select theΒ OnlineΒ option when registering.
Register here.
* No one will be turned away, please contact us (info@goert.ca) if the cost is a barrier.
Connecting in Community
Ever dream of a life where you create no waste? With some thought and planning, itβs possible! In this workshop, weβll explore the map of a typical home β from the bathroom to the kitchen, the garden to the living room, and identify a variety of ways that you can go waste free, and even gain some resources, by making simple changes in your everyday life. At the end of the workshop, weβll each make a commitment to an action that we will hold each other accountable to in weeks to come. Bring something to write on and with (an upcycled scrap paper journal perhaps?)
Free attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD.
This workshop is happening in person only.
How to register for this event
You must pre-register for this event. You can obtain a free ticket through Eventbrite. You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contactingΒ office@compost.bc.ca
VERY IMPORTANT:Β Please be in touch if you are no longer able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else.
Accessibility
The Compost Education Centre site has flat paths made of woodchips. The strawbale learning classroom is accessed via a wooden ramp and has a wide double door and a ramp leading up to it. Once inside everything is flat.
There is a single-stall gender neutral washroom on site. The washroom is not wheelchair accessible. There is a steep ramp from the wood chip pathway onto the washroom boardwalk, and a 2-inch step up from the washroom boardwalk into the washroom.
About the organization
The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, the land of the Lekwungen peopleβ specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and KwakwaΜ±kaΜ±ΚΌwakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities.
Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks!Β Sign up or learn more on our website.
Volunteers Wanted: Housing Resource Navigator at the Quadra Village Community Centre.Β
Are you passionate about housing justice and supporting your community?
Come volunteer with our new Housing Resource Program!
As a housing Resource Navigator, you will work directly with community members at risk of losing their housing to:
– Navigate housing systems and services
– Share information about housing options and tenant rights
– Provide referrals to essential resources
– Support clients in advocating for themselves
All training is provided! No prior experience is required, though any relevant knowledge is welcome and appreciated. We ask that you are ready to commit to a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Please reach out for a full role description or with any questions to housing@quadravillagecc.com
To apply, please send a short cover letter outlining your interest and experience, along with a recent resume to housing@quadravillagecc.com or drop these off at the front desk at 901 Kings Road.
A Criminal Record Check and references will be required.
Join EsquimaltNeighbourhood House Society for a walk around the neighbourhood. The rain has eased off for a while.
Mural Celebration! 
, peek behind the scenes, and see how you can bring your community project to life with a My Great Neighbourhood Grant. 
Join North Park Community Association for some free fun. Make some fun fall decor! We will be painting re purposed glasses to make fall or halloween decorations.
Wendesday October 22nd
6:30pm-7:30pm
1701 Quadra Street (in our office, enter through the courtyard next to Vinyl Envy)
On every last Thursday of the month, join us for our monthly Community Crafting Circle at 707 Douglas St (SUPPLY Victoria) where crafters are invited to come together & create on a theme using 100% repurposed supplies from our sustainable stash. Through this series, we hope to inspire creativity, connection, and climate action! π―π€π±
More info:
π Tickets are available but a limited number of drop-ins are also welcomed.
β£οΈ Weβll be accepting cash donations at the door but not necessary.
π¨ Ages 16+. Crafting starts at 4:00PM.
Scheduled events:
Thursday, January 30 β Creative Reuse Creatures w/ instructor Jo
Thursday, February 27 β Paper Flower Bouquets w/ instructors Hina and Jo
Thursday, March 27 β Plushie Bag Charms w/ instructor Hina
Thursday, April 24 β Cardboard Koi Fish w/ instructor Hina
Thursday, July 31 — Felt Cute , Might Craft Later w/instructor Hina
Thursday, August 28 — Collage Party w/instructor Jo