Deseronto Public Library has entered into partnerships with two community organizations to help the Good Food Box and Good Baby Box programs expand in the area.
The Community Development Council of Quinte runs the Good Food Box and the Good Baby Box programs offering fresh, healthy, and nutritious fruits and vegetables at a fraction of the retail cost as well as formula, diapers, and wipes at a significantly reduced cost.
Currently Deseronto residents pick up their boxes at the Community Care South Hastings office.
However, the office on Deseronto’s Main Street is running out of room.
Partnering with the library means more physical space for the boxes and expanded pick-up hours.
Jim Mallabar, the Good Food Box Program Coordinator shares that, “…with this new partnership we will be able to offer residents of Deseronto an extended window of time to pick up their Good Food Boxes on the fourth Tuesday of every month between 2 and 8 p.m. at the Deseronto Public Library.”
As of July 23, all CDC Quinte Good Food and Good Baby Box purchases will still be made through the CDC Quinte Website or in person at the Community Care for South Hastings office, but all items will be picked up at Deseronto Public Library on the designated pick-up date.
