Interested in getting cheaper fruits and vegetables? The Saint John Food Purchasing Club offers monthly opportunities to order produce at less than half the cost of the grocery store.
Offering access to good quality vegetables and fruit at affordable prices.
The Saint John Food Purchasing Club is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that has been in operation since May, 1997.It is administered by St. Joseph's Community Health Centre. The goal is to help members in our community stretch their food dollar by offering access to good quality vegetables and fruit at affordable prices.
Orders are available in two sizes: $15.00 or $25.00.
The money is pooled together and we buy direct from wholesalers in bulk to take advantage of lower prices!
Drop off your reusable bags to the pick up location before pick up day so the packers have something to put the produce in. Be sure to put your name on the bags.
You do not need to buy an order every month – just when it is beneficial to you!
Participating Organizations:
-Crescent Valley Resource Centre, 130 MacLaren Blvd., 693-8513
-St. Joseph’s Community Health Centre, 116 Coburg St., 632-5537
-Nick Nicolle Community Centre, 85 Durham St., 658-2980
-P.U.L.S.E., 251 Wentworth St., 632-6807
-St. Mary & St. Bartholomew Church, 646 Westmorland Road, 696-1347, (*please pick up before 2:00 p.m.).
-Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place, 658-2920. Pick up only, not able to accept money at this location, pay by e-transfer only.
For more information, contact any of the above organizations or call 632-5537.
2024 Order and Pick Up Dates:
January - Money due Jan 12 | Pick up Jan 19
February - Money due Feb 9 | Pick up Feb 16
March - Money due Mar 15 | Pick up Mar 22
April - Money due April 12 | Pick up April 19
May - Money due May 17 Pick up May 24
June - Money due June 14 | Pick up June 21
July - Money due July 12 | Pick up July 19
August - Money due Aug 16 | Pick up Aug 23
September - Money due Sept 13 | Pick up Sept 20
October - Money due Oct 11 | Pick up Oct 18
November - Money due Nov 15 | Pick up Nov 22
December - Money due Dec 13 | Pick up Dec 20
The orders vary from month to month depending on the season,
availability, and cost. When you place an order, you won't know what it will contain until you receive it.
November 2023 order listed above.
Sample Order (Jan 2021)
2 lbs. Apples
2 lbs. Bananas
6 Oranges
1 Broccoli
2 lbs. Carrots
1 English Cucumber
1 Romaine Lettuce
5 lbs. Potatoes
1 lb. Tomatoes
1 Garlic Bulb
Sample Order (Jan 2021)
All items in $15 order plus:
3 Avocados
1 Pineapple
1 Cauliflower
1 pkg. Mini Carrots
1 Green Onion
1 pkg. Mushrooms
1 Lime