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Program:
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Thunder Bay Public Library - Mary JL Black Branch Library - Good Food Box Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-345-8275
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Address:
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901 Edward St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 6R2
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Location:
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Located on Edward St beside the West Thunder Community Centre
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Library hours: Mon, Thurs: 9:30 am-8 pm * Fri: 9:30 am-5 pm * Sun: 12:30 pm-5 pm
Pick up hours: Third Wed of the month, 4 pm-7 pm
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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 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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Fees:
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$22/box
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Application:
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- Call 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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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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1/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=218710
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