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Barrie Good Food Boxes are a monthly box of assorted fresh fruits and vegetables, available to anyone in the community

• bulk ordering of fresh, high-quality produce (Ontario when possible) at wholesale pricing
• each box comes with an a monthly e-newsletter with health, dietary and produce information
• one size available: $20 box includes 10 lb bag of potatoes, 2 lb bag of carrots, 2 lb onions, bag of apples, and other seasonal fruits and vegetables

The Barrie Good Food Box is a community buying program

COVID-19 measures in place. See website for details.

• Pick your own certified organic grown apples
• Fresh pressed cider, certified organic mulling spices, home baked goods, honey, local maple syrup, certified organic produce in season and local crafts available
• Wagon rides on Thanksgiving weekend and on tours
• Tours can be booked for groups such as schools, senior groups and art clubs
• Pre-order and pick-up available

ClearWater Farm is the flagship project of Ontario Water Centre

• an educational farm showcasing regenerative agriculture practices that also protect the health of the land and Lake Simcoe
• offers educational programs for children, youth and families
• educational kids' programs on site inspired a virtual learning farm as well, https://www.clearwaterkids.org/map which helps parents navigate getting their children to explore outdoors no matter where they live
• has a Food Basket program where organically grown fruits and vegetables are delivered to locations in the Greater Toronto Area, in Georgina and to the Georgian Bay area
• has a farm store selling locally grown vegetables open Saturdays in July and August

An initiative of a number of community nonprofit agencies desiring to promote good nutrition. Good Food Boxes include an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables and are available to anyone in the community.

Certified organic family farm selling eggs and vegetables

Organic vegetables are available for 20 weeks, from early June to Thanksgiving at the farm or at the Creemore Farmers Market. Fully equipped commercial kitchen available for rental for social and educational functions.

Retail grocery store providing locally sourced food with a preference for organic or naturally grown produce

Covid-19 Good Food Box program is functioning on a month to month basis during this time.

A volunteer-run community initiative promoting good nutrition by organizing for and delivering Good Food Boxes which consist of an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Orders must be pre-ordered in person and paid for by the 7th of each month at one of the following depots:

• Midland at Wendat, Mountianview family co-op, Scared Hart School (Sept-June)
• Tay Township at the public libraries in Port McNicoll, Victoria Harbour and Waubaushene
• St. Antoine School (Sept-June) Victoria Harbour
• Elmvale at the Elmvale Public Library
• Penetanguishene at La Clé de l'emploi Employment Services, Village Square Mall, Unit 7
• Penetanguishene Legion (Pickup only)

After payment a receipt will be issued with pick up date and location details.

A social enterprise providing support to women in North Simcoe who have experienced violence and offers

• a drop-in space
• an inspected kitchen for food preparation and service
• trauma-informed yoga and meditation
• supported training and employment
• meeting rooms.

See separate listing for weekly Miijim Market (MID0621)

COVID-19 Response
The Georgian Good Food Box has resumed it service. Orders are now being accepted until the first Wednesday of the month. Any prepaid orders that were not fulfilled due to COVID restrictions will be credited to the next available order.

Order locations are as follows:

• PayPal via the website, www.ggfb.ca
• Collingwood Public Library
• Wasaga Beach Public Library
• Wasaga Medical Centre on Ramblewood Dr (Suite 101)
• Stayner branch of the Clearview Library
• Creemore branch of the Clearview Library
• New Lowell branch of the Clearview Library

For other arrangements, please speak with the contacts in the community you wish to order from:

• Clearview, Ted 705-970-7737
• Wasaga Beach, Loretta 705-352-3555
• Collingwood, Joan 705-445-9660

Pick up will occur on the third Wednesday of the month at the following locations and times:

• Wasaga Beach Recplex, 11 am-12:30 pm
• Stayner St. Patrick's Church Hall 11 am-12:30 pm or Stayner Public Library 1 pm-9 pm
• New Lowell Public Library 2 pm-8 pm
• Creemore Public Library 2 pm-5 pm or 7 pm-9 pm
• Collingwood, please call Joan to arrange pick up, 705-445-9660

They are currently unable to provide individual deliveries. Please get in touch, if an issue is anticipated with pick up. They might be able to help.

Regular Service
Provides monthly box of assorted of fresh fruits and vegetables available to anyone in the community. Bulk-ordering of fresh, high-quality produce, locally grown where possible, offers sizable savings.

Each box contains a monthly newsletter with health and dietary information along with produce information and recipes to prepare meals from the box.

Sponsoring Individuals wanting to donate funds to purchase a Good Food Box for another individual can do so by stating the individual or the agency they wish to receive the box. The Georgian Good Food Box accepts donations to help support program infrastructure and help cover administrative costs. For information about being sponsored for a box or sponsoring another, call for further details.

Supermarket offering:

• On site Pharmacy
• Click and Collect program allows individuals to purchase groceries online and have them loaded into the car when picked up
• Small service fee charged depending upon day/time that order is placed
• Delivery is available
• Seniors shop 7 am-8 am each day

Community programs offering healthy, accessible and sustainable food and related education and assistance

Seeds for Change (Urban Agriculture)

• community gardens
• workshops for growing and processing food, urban agriculture development

Good Food Box -- fresh produce for purchase

Community Breakfast -- drop in to help prepare then enjoy free breakfast with other community members

Community Cooks -- food safety knowledge and skills for food shopping, preparation and storage through hands-on training in commercial kitchen

Outdoor education, programs and facilities for retreats and conference groups from 10 to 150 participants * meals served in dining hall, overnight accommodations, meeting facilities and a variety of outdoor experiential education programs * day camp runs during the summer and school breaks



Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program -- 4-acre organic farm, producing vegetables for sale at Farm Stands and enjoyed by visitors eating in dining hall * educates campers and students about organic vegetables and sustainable agriculture, and healthy food * members purchase food share and pickup fresh produce for several weeks through growing season

COVID19 - Market and Pick Your Own open * visit farm animals * wear mask while on farm and in market * playground, wagon rides, forest trail activities, group tours and educational programs are suspended


Farm Market and family countryside activities * pick your own fruit and vegetables * October Harvest Festival, farm animals * group and school tours, birthday parties * Christmas trees

Collective buying program provides a grocery bin of fresh seasonal produce at a low price. Encourages healthier eating and promotes fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce is purchased in bulk at wholesale prices and the savings are passed on to participants.

Collective buying program provides a grocery bin of fresh seasonal produce at a low price. Encourages healthier eating and promotes fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce is purchased in bulk at wholesale prices and the savings are passed on to participants.

Farm market sells seasonal fruits and vegetables, lamb, beef, chicken, and pork * school tours and wagon rides

Pick your own orchard * apples and pumpkins available for picking in season * picnic area, corn and straw mazes, see sheep and llamas * gourds and ornamental corn * school tours available

Family-owned winery

• grape and fruit wines and nonalcoholic juice
• tours
• wine samples
• Orchard Room Boutique sells a variety of Ocala Winery products

Community access services, community engagement, food security programs, Financial Advocacy and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program, seniors programs and youth programs

Food Security Programs

• community gardens
• gardening programs
• cooking programs
• connecting residents to available food support

Financial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program

• financial literacy workshops
• year-round income tax clinic

Community Access Services -- internet access, photocopiers, holiday gift partnership

Youth Programs

• youth outreach worker youth 12-21 yrs
• Youth Violence Prevention 12-24 yrs
• the Blackstone Foundation Library
• breakfast program
• peer mentors for 13-18 yrs
• youth and child after school programs
• summer break programs for 7-12 yrs

Adult Programs

• information and referral to services
• computer access
• resume Support
• fitness Programming
• cooking Programs

Nutritious, economical meals delivered to clients' home * some special diet types can be accommodated (diabetic, vegetarian, halal, pureed, or minced meals)

Hot Meal Service - Hot meals are delivered daily * hot meals include a choice of entrée, soup and dessert

Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered once a week * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * soup/dessert packages also available

Fruit and Vegetable Boxes - Fruit and vegetable boxes are delivered once every two weeks * choice of prepared, cut-up fruit and vegetables (geared to older adults) * fresh fruit box * fresh fruit and vegetable box with seasonal produce

The Good Food Box Program is a community based initiative with a mission to improve access to affordable and healthy food for all residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes.

• a large box (or bag) bursting with flavour and nutrition costs just $20
• in addition to the assortment of fresh produce, each month's box comes with recipes prepared specifically for that month's contents.

A buy local initiative to support members (farmers, producers, chefs, retailers and agri-tourism operators) to promote and sell local agricultural products and agri-tainment experiences - from beef to chicken, honey to maple syrup, wool to wagon rides, and carrots to sweet corn.

• All members are in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough

Collective buying program provides a grocery bin of fresh seasonal produce at a low price. Encourages healthier eating and promotes fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce is purchased in bulk at wholesale prices and the savings are passed on to participants.

Online order community food co-op program offering a variety of local products available year-round. Products include fresh produce, dairy, frozen meat and fish, frozen prepared meals, dry goods, jams, roasted coffee and tea.

Orders are fully customizable with no weekly commitment.