The Halton Fresh Food Box Program Principles Start with the Food!
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High quality, fresh, nutritious, culturally and personally acceptable food is the basis of the Fresh Food Box.
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Aesthetics matter. Handle food gently, choose contents for colour and variety and arrange carefully for maximum appeal. A beautiful box reflects the fact that the Fresh Food Box is not a charity.
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Take seriously the fact that customers on a limited budget trust the project with their money and rely on getting food they can use – avoid adding to the stress of food insecurity.
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Be responsive to people’s tastes while encouraging people to push their limits and develop an appreciation and love for food.
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Where does the food come from? Develop a purchasing policy that encourages sustainable farming practices, supports the local economy, and takes issues of social justice into account. Educate about the origins of the food.
Note: The Halton Fresh Food Box Steering Committee adopted and endorses these Good Food Box Principles as developed by FoodShare Toronto.
