Registration for the 2025 Community Care Harvest Box program opens

Registration is now open for our 2025 Community Care Harvest Boxes!

The Community Care Harvest Box program at Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) is a subscription-based veggie box that provides direct relationships between farmers and community members. This summer, we’re partnering with FreshRoots!

For two months, registrants will receive a weekly box of fresh vegetables, available for pickup at CNH (5288 Joyce St), while supporting our low-income neighbours.

What is a community care harvest box?

A community care harvest box is not your average food subscription service. While this program allows registrants to access 8-16 weeks of fresh vegetables through FreshRoots, a portion of the registration fees is allocated to supporting community members experiencing food insecurity.

For some of our neighbours, the cost of fresh vegetables, let alone a local harvest box, is out of reach financially. By paying for a community care harvest box, you help low-income community members access fresh produce at a reduced rate. These members sign up for the program through a separate, referral-based stream.

If you are unable to afford or commit to a community care harvest box, but are interested in supporting this program, you can make a donation to the program. All funds will go towards subsidizing a harvest box for a neighbour in Renfrew-Collingwood experiencing food insecurity.

Alternatively, stop by CNH during pick-up times (Fridays, 4-6 pm; dates below) to visit our pay-what-you-can market!

Key Dates & Registration

• Session 1 (early season): June 13 to Aug. 1 (8 weeks)
• Session 2 (late season): Aug. 8 to Sept. 26 (8 weeks)

During the season, boxes can be picked up on Fridays from 4-6 pm in front of CNH (5288 Joyce St). If you want to receive 16 weeks of vegetables, you are welcome to sign up for both seasons!