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Program:
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Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre - Good Food Box Program
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Address:
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700 River St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 3S6
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Map
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Location:
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Located on River St near Rockwood Ave N
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-4:30 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 12 noon-5 pm
Pick up hours: Third Wed of the month, 3 pm-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates a community centre for older adults that offers various recreational, educational and support programs and services.
Operates a community-based food purchasing system that makes fresh fruits and vegetables available to community members for a reasonable priceOffers a variety of fruits and vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries and apples (contents vary by season)Note: There is currently only one size of box that contains 9-11 different items
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Application:
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- Call or email for ordering procedure
- Payment required upon ordering
- Order deadline is the Mon of the week prior to pickup
- Pick up is usually the third Wed of the month, unless a holiday falls within the same week
- Bring reusable bags when picking up
- Delivery not available
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all but is primarily for individuals on a fixed or low income or who face barriers to accessing fresh food (mobility or financial barriers)
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