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Program:
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NorWest Community Health Centres - Thunder Bay Office - Good Food Box Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-622-8235
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-357-5454
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Fax:
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807-622-3548
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Address:
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525 Simpson St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 3J6
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Location:
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- Located at Simpson St in the S ward of Thunder Bay in the Simpson-Ogden area
- Closest intersection is at Simpson St and Heron St
- Situated near the SASI Water Depot
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Pick up hours: Third Wed of the month, 4 pm-6 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 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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Fees:
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$22/box
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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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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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6/9/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=218959
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