Description
The Fall CSA Weekly Veggie Share Subscription is an 8 week program September 9h – October 30th.
The Fall Subscription features fresh produce like: corn, carrots, beets, zucchini, patty pans, microgreens, squash, melons, pumpkin, garlic, kale, lettuce, salad mix, turnip, spinach, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, kohlrabi, collard greens, plums and apples.
The TRC program is proud to offer delicious fresh bread and buns as an optional addition to our CSA boxes.
Save 10%! If all three Seasons are ordered together, 10% will be deducted automatically at the Checkout.
About Shelter Farm
Shelter Farm is a Market Garden Social Enterprise operated by the Port Alberni Shelter Society. Located on a 172acre ALR zoned property within the Alberni Valley. We grow 70 varieties of Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs. We are home to the Alberni Valleys first Therapeutic Recovery Centre which immerses participants in the therapeutic benefits of farm life. As well, we host a Peer Employment Program through partnership with INEO Employment Services for people struggling with homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a system that connects the producer and consumer within a food system. The consumer purchases “Shares” of the harvest upfront before the beginning of the season. This upfront investment in the farm allows the farmer to access resources required to have a successful harvest. At Shelter Farm we have 3 seasons of CSA Shares. A Spring 8 week program, a Summer 14 week program and a Fall 8 week program. The shares will be fresh, in season, fruit, vegetables and herbs.
Weekly Pick-Up Details
Weekly pick-up times and locations are listed on the main Shop page, you can select your preference at the checkout as well, and change any time if needed, just let us know.
Please bring your own reusable bags.
Note: there’s a limit of 15 total subscriptions, don’t delay!
What Our Customers Are Saying
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Friday, August 30th
National Overdose Awareness Day
Best Western Barclay Hotel
10am – 2pm
Hosted by the Community Action Team (CAT), First Nations Health Authority and Hupačasath First Nation.
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/CATportalberniThursday, Sept 5th – Monday, Sept 8th
Alberni District Fall Fair
Port Alberni Shelter Society will be at this year’s fall fair. Stop by our information booth to learn more about our services and programs.
For more info: https://www.albernifair.com/Sunday, September 15
Family Farm Day!
11am – 3pm
Variety of locations
Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Government and Alberni Valley Food Security Society (AVFSS) invite you to enjoy this FREE self-guided community tour, which includes a stop at Shelter Farm!
For more info: www.avfood.ca/eventsMonday, September 30
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day
10am walk starts at ADSS
All Welcome!
See poster below for more information.
Also, don’t forget to support Shelter Farm every Saturday at the Spirit Square Farmer’s Market in Harbour Quay. 9am – 12pm noon.
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Just recently, John Douglas and Wes Hewitt from the Port Alberni Shelter Society visited the recovery community of San Patrignano. Their goal was to learn what makes this recovery model so successful, and how could they bring this inspiration back to Port Alberni.
The residents at San Patrignano Community stay an average of 3-4 years in which they learn to overcome hardships through honesty, commitment, respect for themselves and for others, and by developing solidarity and interpersonal skills.
San Pat’s prevention projects also help participants develop new skills, training and responsibilities. Artisans, craftsmen and industry professionals can discover (or rediscover in some cases) their potential through agriculture, baking, media work, carpentry, medical and dental work, electrical work, farming, graphic design, textiles, hospitality and more. In fact, during their stay, John and Wes helped a group of students make wallpaper!
John Douglas has recently produced a comprehensive report to highlight the benefit of Therapeutic Community Models as a way of working towards solutions for Port Alberni.
To read “Addiction and Therapeutic Recovery Models: Working Towards a Solution” by John Douglas please click here: TherpeuticCommunityReport(1)
