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Program:
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Willow Springs Creative Centre - Good Food Box Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-767-3790
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Address:
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10160 Mapleward Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P0T 1X0
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Location:
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- Located at Mapleward Rd on the N side of Hwy 102
- Closest intersection is at Mapleward Rd and Kam Current Rd
- Turn N off Hwy 102 at Dawson General Store (formerly Leppanens)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Sandy Kennedy - Coordinator
807-767-3790 * sstosh@tbaytel.net
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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 season)Note: There is currently only one size box available 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 Sandy 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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7/28/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=219583
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