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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Join us at these upcoming events to learn more about our programs, meet our team, and find out how you can get involved. We’d love to connect with you and share how we’re working to make a difference.
Saturday, Feb 8th
Seedy Saturday
Echo Community Centre
10am – 2pm
Hosted by the AV Food Society
Please stop by to visit the folks from Shelter Farm!
For more info: https://www.avfood.ca/eventsMonday, Feb 17th
Alberni Bulldogs
Alberni Valley Muliplex
2pm
Visit the Port Alberni Shelter Society’s information table, and help us cheer on the Alberni Valley Bulldogs vs. the Victoria Grizzlies.
For more info: https://tickets.albernivalleybulldogs.ca/
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New supportive housing units and shelter spaces are expected to open in December in Port Alberni.
The municipal affairs and housing ministry announced the project at 3939-8th Ave. will have 30 self-contained housing units and five shelter spaces that will sleep up to four people per unit at an estimated cost to the province of $7.4 million.
There will also be a multi-purpose wet-weather room for additional extreme weather shelter spaces during winter months.
“Homelessness is an acute issue in B.C., and the new housing development in Port Alberni will help provide relief to people living without shelter and to families dealing with the pain of a loved one who is in need of support,” Mid Island-Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser said.
Island Health owns the land and has agreed to lease the project site to B.C. Housing.
The Port Alberni Shelter Society will operate the building and Courtenay-based Muchalat Group has been selected to build the homes.
The province says staff will be on site around the clock to provide services such as meal programs and life and employment skills training along with health and wellness support.
