Whether it be shopping in-person, ordering online, or growing your own, take advantage of the many food access options available this summer.
Shop the Farm Stand
As part of the City of Calgary’s Farm Stand Program, the Somerset Bridlewood LRT station will once again feature fresh produce from locally sourced farmers. Stop by and say ‘hi’ to Mashal at BC Orchids, open Thursday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Shop for a variety of fruits and vegetables, including local BC peas and cherries, as well as Alberta peppers – with bulk box pricing available for items like apples and mandarin oranges.
Order the Good Food Box
New to the neighbourhood, residents can now access affordable produce through the Good Food Box Program! Provided by the Community Kitchen Program of Calgary, and hosted through the Somerset Bridlewood Community Association, pre-order your box by the due date then collect at a pre-determined location on delivery day. Small boxes (15 to 20lbs) are available for only $30, medium (25 to 30lbs) $35, and large (35 to 40lbs) $40. Each box contains a random mix of seasonal fruits and vegetables.
To order, and for local pick-up location info, please contact Sheryl at 403-288-3134 or [email protected].
Orders Due – September 12 Delivery – September 22
Orders Due – October 10 Delivery – October 20
Orders Due – October 31 Delivery – November 10
Orders Due – November 28 Delivery – December 8
Access Options Online
Looking to save even more? Need an extra helping hand? Check out food waste APPs such as Flashfood or Too Good to Go; request a food hamper through the Calgary Food Bank’s “need food” online form or phone line at 403-253-2055; or view a full list of no-cost food access resources by calling 211 or using the “Community Food Map” at tinyurl.com/covidfoodyyc-list.
Grow Your Own
A hub of the area, the Somerset Bridlewood Community Garden empowers locals to grow their own food. Run by a passionate group of volunteers, excess harvest is regularly donated – with seed sharing and educational events taking place on the regular. With 21 raised beds, a small garden shed, bird houses, colourful signs, and composters, the project is always looking for grants and donations. Seasonal fees include $25 per bed plus community association membership.
Did you know property owners can also apply to build residential boulevard gardens? A residential boulevard is a shared public space that must be upkept. Garden beds can be built adjacent to one’s property, including between property lines and sidewalks, within separating roadway mediums, or through greenspaces adjacent to roadways. To learn more and to apply, contact 311.
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