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Program:
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Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek - Health Office - Good Food Box Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-875-2785
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Toll-Free:
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1-877-669-6606
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Fax:
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807-875-2786
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Address:
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PO Box 120 Beardmore, ON P0T 1G0
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Street Address:
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208 Main St Health Office Greenstone
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Location:
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- Health office is located on Main St in the town of Beardmore along Hwy 11
- Closest intersection is at Main St and Evelyn St
- Situated in a separate building next door to the Band/Government Office
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
For times/dates/locations of Food Box pick-up call the Band Office or check the community newsletter
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Public Contacts:
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Beverly Goodchild - Homecare Coordinator 807-875-2785 Ext 223; Cell 807-621-0140 * bgoodchild@aza.ca
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Service Description:
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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 available that contains 9-11 different items Good Food Box pick-up locations:- Beardmore - Band Office and Moose Hall
- Geraldton - Legion (Main St)
- Nipigon - Petro
- Jellicoe - Rec Hall
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Contact Beverly 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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Members of Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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8/19/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=157777
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