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Program:
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Northwood Mall - Good Food Box Program
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Address:
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425 Edward St N Suite 11
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 4P7
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Map
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Location:
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- Located at Edward St N in the S ward of Thunder Bay near Confederation College
- Closest intersection is at Edward St N and Redwood Ave W
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Call 807-624-2378 for pick up time
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Service Description:
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Functions as a one stop family centre, offering children and their families a place to learn, play and socialize
Operates a community-based food purchasing system that makes fresh fruits and vegetables available to community members for a reasonable priceOffers a variety of fruit 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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