Good Food Box

What is the Good Food Box?

A box of fresh fruit and vegetables available at a low cost. The box usually includes about 7 - 8 different kinds of fruits and vegetables.

Who can order a Good Food Box?

Everyone is able to purchase a Good Food Box, and the more people who purchase, the better prices we get on fresh fruits and vegetables.

Why the Good Food Box?

Buying together helps us “stretch our dollar” meaning that we can offer the boxes—which have over $20 worth of fresh fruits and vegetables—for $15 or less. This is a great way to save money, increase your access to fresh foods, and support others in the community by combining your dollars.

When is the Good Food Box?

The Good Food Box is now available every week on Thursdays. Orders must be placed by Wednesday at 4pm the week before you receive the box.

How much is the Good Food Box?

We have switched to a pay what you can model so that more members of our community can access the program. The table below shows you where your money goes and which option may be a good fit for you. No matter what amount you pay, all Good Food Boxes are the same.

A good option for people who are in need of emergency food support and cannot pay $5. A limited number of emergency boxes are available each week at no cost. If you would like to apply for a no-cost box please contact us at gfb@nanaimofoodshare.ca or 778-744-3250

A good option for people who are looking to stretch their food dollars and can pay some money towards the box. Your $5 covers approximately half the cost of the food in the box.

A good option for people who are looking to stretch their food dollars and are able to pay $10. Covers the cost of the food in the box.

A good option for people who are looking to stretch their food dollars and are able to pay for the full cost of the box. Covers the full cost of the food and other costs required to run the program.

There are many food-related resources and supports available in the community. If the low-cost boxes are a barrier for you or you need more supports for food access or healthy eating, contact the Food Navigator. Email: foodnavigator@nanaimofoodshare.ca Phone: 778-744-3250

How do I order?

You can complete your order online using the form below or call 778-744-3250 to place an order over the phone.

How do I get my Good Food Box?

Boxes can be picked up at the Beban Centennial building (2300 Bowen Rd.) from 11am - 1pm every Thursday.

Delivery is available on a limited basis to people who are self-isolating, immunocompromised, unable to do their own grocery shopping, unable to take public transit, or have mobility issues that prevent them from picking up in person. Deliveries happen between 10am and 1pm on Thursdays.

Deliveries are contactless and our volunteer drivers cannot enter into buildings including apartment lobbies or homes.

If you do not pick up your box it will be donated to an emergency food program.

Order a Good Food Box for May 6th
Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
How did you hear about the Good Food Box?*
If you select family physician or nurse practitioner referral, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital staff referral, or other healthcare professional referral, you will receive a phone call from the Food Navigator.
Price*
Number of Boxes*
Please enter a number from 1 to 40.
Your total cost today
$ 0.00 CAD
Household income*
Based on the following chart, do you have a low-moderate income? Your answer will not impact your ability to order a Good Food Box.
- Yes
- No
Number of persons Income over the last 12 months

One $52,000

Two $65,000

Three $80,000

Four $97,000

Five $110,000

Six $124,000

Seven $138,000
How many people in your household are 19 years of age or younger?*
Please enter a number from 0 to 10.
How many people in your household are 55 years of age or older?*
Please enter a number from 0 to 20.
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code
Pick-up and Delivery Options

We are currently offering both contactless pickup and delivery options for the box.

Contactless pickup is available at the Centennial Building at Beban Park (2300 Bowen Road) from 11am to 1pm.

Delivery is available for those who are self-isolating, unable to do their own grocery shopping, unable to take public transit, or immune-comprised. Delivery is between 10am and 1pm on Thursdays.
I would prefer:*
- Pickup
- Delivery
Driver instructions
Any special instructions for our drivers? Please enter them here.
Credit Card*

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Visa
Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Cardholder Name

Number of persons	Income over the last 12 months
One	$52,000
Two	$65,000
Three	$80,000
Four	$97,000
Five	$110,000
Six	$124,000
Seven	$138,000

What is in the box?

The Good Food Box has 7-8 different fruits and vegetables each week! The fruits and vegetables change, but you can expect staples like potatoes, carrots, onions, apples, oranges, and bananas almost every week.

Can I pick what is in the box?

Unfortunately, no. Buying the same produce for all the boxes is what helps us get great prices on fresh fruits and vegetables so we can’t do special orders. If you have suggestions for things you would like to see in the box, please let us know!

What do I do if I can’t pick up my box on Thursdays?

If you can’t pick up from 11am - 1pm at the Centennial Building, please contact us and we will try our best to arrange another time.

Where do you deliver?

We deliver all over Nanaimo, including Cedar! If you are outside Nanaimo (including Lantzville or Ladysmith) and need a Good Food Box delivered, please contact us and we will do our best to get a box to you.

Where does the food come from?

Most of the fresh fruits and vegetables in the Good Food Box come from a produce distributor who brings in produce from around North America. We also try to include local produce from our Urban Farms whenever possible.

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