Our Produce Distribution
SNAC offers two options to receive fresh and local fruits, vegetables, and more each week on campus. The Good Food Box is a free weekly produce distribution program, with produce supplied by Terra Bella, a local, family-owned grocery distributor. Please note that the Good Food Box is available only to members of the McGill community (faculty, alumni, staff, etc.), especially those facing food insecurity.
We also offer a paid option through our partners at Improove.
If you are a member of the McGill community (student, staff, alumni, etc), you can sign up for our FREE weekly Good Food Box here. Please note that we are only able to serve a limited number right now, as we have limited items.
WHEN: Mondays in ROOM 109 at the University Centre on McGill's downtown campus
HOW: Registration opens the Friday before at 12pm (see our Calendar). To sign up, please visit our calendar. Don't forget to bring your own tote bag!
WHY: In response to rising food prices on campus and the inaccessibility of healthy produce, our team spearheaded a mission to become a SSMU service in Winter 2023. With the Service designation, we can levy a small fee that has big impact.
WHO: Members of the McGill community, especially those facing food insecurity
A Lot of Good
Our supplier, Terra Bella, is a local, family-business and shares SNAC's values of sustainability, nutrition, and accessibility.
wHAT IS FOOD INSECURITY?
Food insecurity occurs when individuals possess limited, unreliable, or uncertain access to food that is safe, affordable, and nutritious. With increasing prices of food as well as the prevalence of convenience/fast food stores around campus, it is no surprise that food insecurity disproportionately affects university-aged students. This has detrimental impacts on both the mental and physical health of students, as well as their overall development.
Our paid option is for students looking to save money, eat healthier, and support local initiatives. SNAC serves as a distribution point for Improove, an NPO that recovers unsold fruits and vegetables to reduce waste and advocate for sustainability.
You can find ordering instructions below. Please take note that the Student Anti-Waste basket costs $20. Select any additional items you may want from the Improove store front and pick them up from 1-3 pm on Mondays in Room 106 at the University Centre. Don't forget to bring your own tote bag!
A Little Bit of Good
Improove Groceries is a local Montreal-based grocery service dedicated to making healthy, high-quality food more accessible and convenient. They focus on offering fresh produce, pantry staples, and everyday essentials at affordable prices, with an emphasis on sustainability and community care.
Learn more: Improve - The NPO that fights food waste – Improove
