Community Supported Agriculture – or CSA – is a model of farming and food distribution that connects consumers directly with local farms like Shelter Farm!
In a CSA, individuals or households become members by purchasing shares or subscriptions at the beginning of the growing season. In return, you receive a portion of fresh local produce on a regular basis, throughout the growing season.
Shelter Farm offers a variety of CSA options:
SPRING (8wks): Mar 26th to May 16th – $200
SUMMER (14wks): Jun 4th to Sep 6th – $350
FALL (8wks): Sept 11th – Oct 30th – $200
10% off if you buy all 3 seasons
What are the benefits of joining a CSA?
- Enjoy fruits & vegetables harvested at peak ripeness, which means better flavour and nutrition.
- You’ll have access to unique or heirloom varieties not commonly found in grocery stores.
- Your purchase directly supports the housing and recovery programs of the Port Alberni Shelter Society.
- Buying local helps reduce the carbon footprint of your food.
- Typically, CSA shares cost less than buying the same quantity of fresh produce at a grocery store.
Visit: www.PortAlberniShelter.com/Shop
Port Alberni pick-up locations:
Double R Meats
3030 3rd Ave, Port Alberni, BC
Pickup windows: Wednesdays 2:30-5:30pm / Fridays 2:30-5:30pm
Bomber Boulders Climbing Centre
4984 Johnston Rd Unit C, Port Alberni, BC
Pickup window: Wednesdays 2:30pm-5:30pm
Parksville pick-up location:
Greystone Cottage Farm
319 Martindale Road, Parksville, B.C.
Pickup window: Thursdays 2:30pm-5:30pm
