By Kate Bouey

Good Food Box Program Is Back

Jun 13, 2018 | 7:19 AM

For those looking for healthy food choices at a reasonable price, the Good Food Box program is returning to the North Okanagan after a brief hiatus.

Spokesperson Donna Antonishak says the Good Food Box Society was formed in order to restart the popular program aimed at getting healthy food to people at an affordable price.

The program also has the support of All-Saints Anglican Church.

Antonishak says the boxes of produce will be available on June 21st but that people must pre-order by June 14th.

Information on where and how to pre-order and to pickup the boxes can be found online at the goodfoodbox.net.

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While it’s not all local produce in the boxes, Antonishak says people can expect strawberries, lettuce and spinach from local farms when the first boxes are available.

“Our focus in to increase fresh fruits and vegetables for people who may be on a limited income but the more the merrier,” says Antonishak who added that anyone can apply for a box.

Large boxes are sold for $17 and small boxes for $10.

In Vernon, prepayment can be made at: Vernon Health Unit, 1440 14th Avenue; Vernon Alliance Church, 2601 43rd Avenue; Salvation Army food bank, 3303 32nd Avenue; Vernon Boys and Girls Club, 3600 33rd Street; First Nations Friendship Society, 2904 29th Avenue; North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society, 2100 32nd Avenue.

There are also locations in Lumby, Armstrong, Falkland and Westside Road. Information can be found on the goodfoodbox.net.

by Kate Bouey