Offers a bag of assorted fruits and vegetables for pickup. Volunteer positions are available.
Good Food Box Programs
The Good Food Box is a non-profit fresh fruit and vegetable distribution program. It makes healthy, fresh food affordable and accessible to everyone. Weekly food boxes are delivered to various locations for pick-up.
Good Food Box
Work: 905-974-9878
2nd Thursday of the month, September through June
Cost:
Who can access this service: Program
$22 per month, subsidies available
Open to all
Fill out form located on website or contact for information.
MSU Food Collective Centre
Work: 905-525-9140 x27685
Mon-Fri 10:30am-2:30pm
Closed during scheduled breaks in McMaster's academic calendar.
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all McMaster students.
No application required.
A student-run food bank and food security resource, located on McMaster University's campus. Services include:
- Food Bank and FCC Fridge: offering fresh food, non-perishable items, and hygiene products at no cost
- Community Kitchen Workshops: free monthly cooking workshops with all ingredients provided, offers an accessible way to learn and connect
- Lockers of Love: a confidential way to collect ordered non-perishable food items ordered online
- Good Food Box: provides affordable, fresh produce once monthly
Additional events are run monthly to provide information and resources about food insecurity, raise awareness and support, and to gather funds to support the program.
McQuesten Urban Farm Services
Contact for information.
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to residents of the McQuesten neighbourhood.
Contact for volunteer opportunities or to register for programs.
An initiative to increase food security in the McQuesten area by offering educational and recreational programs to community groups and school groups, weekly summer markets, fresh produce food boxes, and volunteer opportunities.