Share Your Fare Frontenac!

Dawn Morden | May 11, 2016

Gardening season is approaching and so is the second season to Share your Fare. Share Your Fare is a community-based initiative that encourages people who have gardens to donate some of their fresh produce to people who do not. Fresh produce is collected and distributed by existing organizations and programs in Frontenac County.

Share Your Fare is an integrated network for food sharing that fosters sustainability and interconnectedness, and promotes health in our community. It is also for existing programs and groups that want to strengthen their relationships with the surrounding community.

Just a Little: One head of lettuce, a few tomatoes or a handful of carrots is a wonderful contribution. No amount is too small. Together, we can make a difference. Larger amounts are also welcome.

It's Easy: Drop-off locations are open multiple days of the week. Bring something with you when you go to, or through, Sharbot Lake.

Keep Growing: This is just the beginning. Share Your Fare closer to home in your own community. Organizations and programs throughout Frontenac County are encouraged to participate. Churches, community centres and organized groups make excellent drop-off and distribution locations. To enquire about or register a new location, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Businesses are encouraged to participate. Put your small (or large) spaces to work. Grow a plant or few. Businesses can receive a free tomato plant to get started. Come to the Sharbot Lake Farmers Market on May 21. A 10% discount on seeds will also be given that day, in exchange for a pledge to contribute once during the season to Share Your Fare. Come and sign our pledge poster, even if you are not purchasing seeds. Show people; tell people; talk to people about Share Your Fare. Reap what you sow.

Drop-off locations in Sharbot Lake:

Mondays, 9am-3pm – Aboriginal Resource Centre, 24719 Hwy #7, Fresh produce will be distributed to individuals and families, and used at community meals and gatherings. Freezer is available for storing larger amounts.

Tuesdays, 9:30-10am – North Frontenac Food Bank. Fresh produce will be distributed in food baskets.

10-11:30am – Seniors Centre, 1042 Elizabeth St. Fresh produce will be used to prepare food for meals on wheels, and for use at the Seniors Centre. Freezer space for larger amounts is available.

1-4pm – Northern Frontenac Community Services. Fresh produce will be used in meals prepared for the drop-in program, and be distributed to individuals and families.

Thursdays, 8-9:30am – Seniors Centre, 1042 Elizabeth St.

9am-5pm – Medical Centre. Fresh produce will be used in the Good Food Box program, and be distributed to individuals and families.

Fridays, 9:30-10am – North Frontenac Food Bank

10-3pm – Medical Centre

Saturdays – Cardinal Cafe

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