There are many programs and services available in Elgin St. Thomas and Oxford County.
Emergency food services (Food banks and free/low-cost meals):
Elgin Gleaners
Elgin Gleaners is a community program in Elgin St. Thomas that connects underused fruits and vegetables with individuals in need. Volunteers pick fruit and vegetables from participating farms and homeowners’ properties and the harvest is split 3 ways: 1/3 to the volunteers, 1/3 to the farm or homeowner, and 1/3 is donated to other community programs
Want to get involved? Contact healthyeating@swpublichealth.ca for more information
Good Food Box Elgin St. Thomas
The “Good Food Box” is a bulk buying food program that provides you with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at a discounted price. Boxes cost $17/month are available for pick up on the third Monday of each month.
There are different pick-up locations within Elgin St. Thomas!
To order a box, please contact Rick Huxley at:
Phone: 226-927-5223
Email: rick.huxley@rogers.com