by Geeks on the Beach | Nov 13, 2020 | News
Fernwood NRG’s annual holiday fundraiser, The Gift of Good Food launches November 16th and runs until December 31st, 2020. Now more than ever, due to COVID-19, we need community support to raise funds and provide families in-need across the CRD access fresh food every...
by Geeks on the Beach | Oct 1, 2020 | Buzz
›› Melissa Faye Reid Although the Fernwood Community Centre is still closed the general public, we are running programs and looking for extra volunteer support. If you are looking to give back to the community, read on to see how you can get involved. The Good Food...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 2, 2020 | Buzz, Village Vibe
The Good Food Box is filling hundreds of bags with fresh fruit and vegetables every week ›› Ruben Anderson For over a decade, Fernwood’s bulk-buying produce bag has been packed by a very dedicated team of volunteers, and distributed by community centres or delivered...
by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 3, 2020 | Buzz, Village Vibe
›› Mila Czemerys Thank you to the 547 people who donated to the Gift of Good Food in 2019. Together, we raised $89,164! This is the most money we have ever raised for the cause. This year, 178 families are receiving fresh produce every two weeks. It has been a...
by Geeks on the Beach | Dec 2, 2019 | Buzz, Village Vibe
Stories from the Gift of Good Food program and how it has impacted local families ›› Mila Czemerys “I’m a single dad with a 13-year-old boy. Receiving the Gift of Good Food every two weeks for my son and myself has been amazing! The cost of food these days—and...
