Working in partnership, Healthy Boxes has been created to give almost everyone access to fresh vegetables. Where possible the produce will be local and the box will change each week, according to the seasonal fresh produce available.
The project provides boxes of fresh vegetables predominantly to Penwith and Kerrier but to make the use of the vehicle deliveries will be possible for other areas as the project grows. The boxes are at an affordable price and are initially being targeted at deprived wards. The project uses locally grown produce and supports local farmers and growers. The project works closely with the Countys' healthy eating project, The Eatsome Project, which encourages healthy eating and can support groups throughout Cornwall.
Each box will contain around eight items, a recipe card and for targeted wards a children's item will be added (coloured pencils, paper books etc).
Boxes are available from collection points and will come in returnable boxes so please return them!!
This is a great way to get locally sourced weekly fresh veg, lowering the carbon footprint. Its a government supported scheme which is subsidised hence the low cost at £4.50 per box. Local pick up points are to be found on the website www.healthyboxes.co.uk, local schools tend to only have the boxes term time but Pendeen Centre and Newlyn Childrens Centre have boxes all the year round.
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