HISTORY

In November 2002 several agencies came together to address the issue of food security in the Cowichan Valley. Providence Farm developed partnerships with the Vancouver Island Health Authority's Mental Health and Addictions program, Cowichan Tribes, and the House of Friendship to establish the Good Food Box Collective.

This program promotes dignity. As money is pooled to purchase food at wholesale prices in large quantity; savings are passed on to the client. With the money collected, produce that is not available locally from a wholesale outlet is purchased from local farmers to boost the local economy.

OUR INVOLVEMENT

Cowichan Independent Living is a depot collection and drop off point for the Good Food Box. You can pay for and pick up your Good Food Box at our office.

Boxes are available for $10.00 and can be ordered through our receptionist. Ordering and pick-up information for cut-off dates is posted at our reception counter.

Telephone calls will not be made to alert you that the good food box is available for pick up. Please note the date and time they are available for pick-up when you order your Good Food Box.