Subsidized Protein & Veggie Boxes

Feb 28, 2024

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

SD 83 schools are able to take part in a monthly protein and vegetable box supplied by local farmers. These boxes are being made available to increase the affordability and access to nutritious foods for families, while also supporting local farmers. Boxes will also include recipes to help with some ideas for using the ingredients.

1. Who can participate? This program is open to all SD 83 families.

2. How do we order? Boxes are ordered and paid for online. Please ensure you select Falkland School when ordering.

Meat Box: sd83.yfmeats.ca

Veggie Box: SD83 Farmer’s Choice Box – Nature Delivered

3. There is a discount option: While any family in SD 83 can participate, each school has a limited number of subsidized boxes. Therefore, if families feel they can afford the full price, we ask that they please leave the subsidy opportunity for those who cannot. If needing this subsidy, please contact Mrs. Cull or the office for the promo code and then pay the remaining balance ($20 for veggies, $30 for meat). This discount will be covered by the Schools Family Affordability Fund.

4. Pick-up: Boxes are delivered to schools on a designated day for pick up by families after school during the following times: 2:30-3:30 (Falkland School, StrongStart space). Our designated pick up days are Thursday, March 7^th, Thursday April 4^th, Thursday May 2^nd, and Thursday May 30^th.

5. There is a limit: Due to the coordination involved in drop-off and pick-up, and the capacity of each volunteer and farmer, there will be a limit of 80 boxes per school (40 meat, 40 veggie). The online ordering site will show when the capacity has been reached and the boxes are sold out.

Please see the attached notice for information on pickup dates.

Please contact the office or Mrs. Cull if you have any questions.