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Our Veg Schemes

Click and collect a delicious selection of climate-friendly veg

Be part of a subscription veg box scheme in Hackney and Haringey that brings you fresh, organic, seasonal veg and fruit every week and brings real, positive change at the same time.

 

Live in North or East London, including Hackney, Haringey, Bethnal Green and Bow? Start your subscription here

Log into your account to check or change your order or book holidays, then choose your holiday dates. 

See what's coming in your fruit and veg bags

map of Growing Communities organic veg box collection points in north and east London

 

 

Live in South London, including Brixton, Herne Hill, Peckham, Dulwich and Forest Hill? Start your subscription here

 

map of Growing Communities organic veg box collection points in south London

 

Live somewhere else? Find the Better Food Trader near you.

 

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Organic and diverse

Enjoy a weekly selection of seasonal produce grown as locally as possible, pesticide-free.

Naturally delicious

Taste the difference of produce grown with care for the planet.

Flexible for you

Easily pause deliveries when you're away.

Minimal packaging

Less waste for you and the planet.

Fair to farmers

Pay farmers fairly for their hard work.

Be part of something big

Every £1 you spend with GC generates £3.70 of value for you, your farmers and your planet. We're a small social enterprise with big ambitions for a fairer, more resilient food system producing quality nutritious food for generations to come.

 

If you have any questions about the North and East London scheme, check out our frequently asked questions or just get in touch! We're here to help. Email us (preferably) or call 020 7502 7588.

For the South London scheme, check out the info here, call 07808 651665 or email. 

 

North and East London organic veg boxes

1) Choose your fruit and veg bags online

Different sizes to suit different appetites and households - see Veg bags for details of products and prices.

Get in touch if you would like to claim the 20% discount for pensioners or use Healthy Start vouchers to pay (or part pay) for your order.

2) Select your nearest collection point

Mary, a GC member, collecting her organic veg bag from Hornsey Vale Community Centre

Pick from 30 collection points around Haringey, Hackney and Bethnal Green, hosted by local businesses and community venues.

Flexible - most collection points are self service with a conveniently long time (usually two to three days including evenings) to collect your bags.

Extras - top up with organic bread, eggs and extra seasonal fruit and veg at the Urban Farm Shop at our largest collection point, Old Fire Station N16.

 

3) Enjoy your weekly fresh produce

Our farmers harvest your produce on Monday and Tuesday and we pack and deliver it on Wednesday and Thursday.

You'll receive a weekly email with recipes, plus our extensive recipe section gives you hundreds of seasonal veg-led dishes to inspire you.

 

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