Good Greens

Residents who do not have access to fresh foods, tend to purchase foods that are typically processed, pre-packaged and high in calories, sugar, fat, sodium and preservatives. from fast food restaurants, convenience stores, gas stations and pharmacies.

The Good Greens Food Reclamation Program has the potential to make fresh produce and foods accessible to individuals and families who may otherwise struggle to afford it.

Learn more about what we do at goodgreens.ca.

Our programs stand as essential pillars in the fight against food waste and the promotion of food security, and go a long way to increase access to local foods for all.

Thank you to partners like the Welcome Centre Shelter for Women and Families for helping us make a difference in our community.

Happy Canada Day from all of us at Good Greens!

In 2022, 18% of Canadian families reported experiencing food insecurity in the past 12 months

In 2023, we collaborated with 5 local non-profit organizations to facilitate food distribution.

How can you help tackle food insecurity in Canada? Right here at home, by supporting our efforts. Visit goodgreens.ca to make a donation or find out how to contribute.

It is with great regret that the DWBIA announces the cancellation of the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market, scheduled to take place tomorrow, Saturday, June 29, between 9am and 2pm.

This difficult decision is being made in response to the severe lightning and thunderstorm warnings issued by local weather authorities, prioritizing the safety and well-being of all visitors, vendors, volunteers, and staff.

The DWBIA thanks the community for their understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing you at the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market next Saturday and hope that visitors take this opportunity to explore and support our wonderful local businesses in the meantime.

The Salvation Army provides a holistic program based on the concept of “to feed a man for a day, you give him a fish, but to feed the man for life, you teach him how to fish”.

Thank you for helping us make such a difference in our communities!

In 2023, we provided 1,669 nutritious meals prepared from donated food.

We help organizations like Feeding Windsor Essex make a huge difference. Thank you for your support!

It's another Saturday!

Vendors like donate their unsold produce at the end of the market day, to help us provide to the community. Thank you! 🫑🌽🫒

Did you know that a donation of $5 helps provide 5 meals?

Head to our website to help us purchase produce for our local shelters and people in need.

www.goodgreens.ca.

Through recovering and redistributing food that would otherwise go to waste, our programs contribute to the:

🍎 Support of vulnerable populations
🥕 Efficient use of resource
🥦 Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Organizations like the Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative are the recipients of our reclaimed foods! This helps them fill things like their community pantry.

Learn more about the DWCC at dwcc.ca.

We're so grateful to our suppliers, like and who donate their produce and baked goods that would go to waste after the on Saturdays.

See all our suppliers at www.goodgreens.ca > Suppliers

Open Farms is back at the Downtown Windsor Farmers Market and we'll be there too, with our herb-guessing game!

Explore sustainability with us, and discover tips on reducing food waste.

See you there this Saturday!

Food reclamation programs like Good Greens play a pivotal role in:

♻️ Reducing environmental impacts
🛒 Fostering sustainable food systems
🥕 Addressing food insecurity

Learn more at www.goodgreens.ca.

On June 15, as part of the Downtown Windsor BIA 'Our Farm Days' program, discover the magic of food rescue with Joel Epp from the .

Learn how to combat food waste and savour the taste of delicious freeze-dried samples. It's an eye-opening journey into sustainable living and food preservation.

At the close of each market day, unsold produce, baked goods, and prepared foods are often discarded and go to waste. The Good Greens Food Reclamation Program will gather these goods through a team of volunteers, allowing produce, baked goods and prepared foods to be repackaged and sold at a reduced price, or donated.

Thank you so much to all our friends who today are handing off their unsold items so we can repurpose them!

The Good Greens Food Reclamation Program improves food systems, increases access to local foods for all, and minimizes food waste from the .

Did you know in 2023 we distributed 1,902 pounds of fresh produce to low income and vulnerable groups in downtown Windsor?

Learn more about our program at www.goodgreens.ca.

🌱 Exciting News from Good Greens! 🌱

Introducing our new educational effort: Good Gardeners. This program aims to teach kids about the importance of nutritional food, waste reduction, and backyard gardening. Our goal is simple: ignite a passion for caring for the environment amongst Windsor’s youth.

This season, we partnered with Ready Set Go to visit 4 kindergarten classes at West Gate Public School, delivering informative presentations to the kids. Alongside our teachings, each student received a take-home vegetable to care for, providing a hands-on opportunity to reinforce their learning about local food. These seedlings were kindly donated by the wonderful people at the City of Windsor - Municipal Government horticultural department.

The students met us with smiles, and were very excited to name and care for their very own plants. We plan to expand this initiative in the Fall to visit numerous schools in the Windsor-Essex region and spread our sustainable teachings far and wide! 🌿👧👦

iHeartRadio was kind enough to feature our new educational component to Good Greens. Check out the short interview here!:

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-the-shift-with-patty-handy-100700683/episode/good-greens-introduces-nutrition-education-initiative-174918505/?cmp=web_share&embed=true&pname=fb&campid=s&keyid=8571678783&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0CQ9ghpY5pYnMdKoIY9Q1Zj80nYX6wvaoR6_vQmYdGCfJh0ZQESJ6yVEM_aem_AW8fOyFB4bFOWgnAdJ4JDzbcv-G-vnSmyUVLcjZYGunOyIEwhW2sXPF6G0uK9vfhNwlnVKsPEEo4G_4lCMyud8Zw

Good Greens introduces nutrition education initiative - The Shift with Patty Handysides - Sound Bites | iHeart The Good Greens Food Reclamation Program is thrilled to introduce a new nutrition education initiative targeting the early development of healthy eating habits amongst young students. This innovative program is focused on educating Junior and Senior Kindergarteners about the benefits of nutrition...

Did you know that in October 2023, every $1.11 spent by Good Greens translated to 1 nourishing meal for our downtown community? That's right! With just a $5 donation, we can provide an additional 5 wholesome meals to those struggling to access nutritious food. 🥕

At Good Greens, our mission goes beyond simply feeding the hungry; it's about maximizing the impact of every dollar. This is made possible thanks to the unwavering generosity of our partners like Bouchard Gardens and Our Farm Organics: Cooperative and Family learning centre, who share our values and work with us to agree on low prices that expand our impact.

If you're inspired to join us in this meaningful mission, visit goodgreens.ca and make a donation today. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. 💚🍽

This past Saturday at the Downtown Windsor Farmers Market, we reclaimed over 142 lbs of fresh fruits and veggies, along with 32 baked goods and some fresh herbs! 🌿

This feat couldn’t be done without the help of our wonderful partners at Bouchard Gardens, Auntie Aldoo's Kitchen, Kings Bake Shop & Cafe, and Our Farm Organics: Cooperative and Family learning centre.

Come check out the next market this Saturday and get some free colouring pages at our information booth 🖍️

Downtown Windsor BIA

Sunshine, smiles, and sold-out vendors at the Farmers Market this past weekend. ☀️🥕

While there was less food to reclaim, this week was a testament to our mission: reducing waste in downtown Windsor. 🌱♻️

Visit the market on Pelissier St. next Saturday, from 9-2, to check out what our great partners have to offer and visit our donation & info booth!

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