If you’re looking to eat a little better, but not break the bank, you may want to support a new pilot project in Kelowna.

The Central Okanagan Food Policy Council (COFPC) has launched a Good Food Box (GFB) in the Kelowna area, which aims to make health, local food more available and affordable.

It’s a non-profit, bulk produce purchasing and sales program, which is slowly catching on in the Okanagan.

“The Good Food Box can be purchased by anyone,” explains Casey Hamilton, project manager. “The more people that participate, the bigger the savings grow and the more sustainable the program will be.”

While the program has had some early success, the COFPC is hoping for more public support this month so it will be able to continue.

A successful pilot would allow the program to continue and expand with more pickup locations across the Central Okanagan.

GFB is able to offer savings on these produce boxes by bulk purchasing from local suppliers and food producers, as well as volunteer support.

Customers can pre-purchase boxes, which are assembled by volunteers and available for pickup every two weeks.

It saves the average customers between 20% and 40% off retail price.

To find out more about the program, as well as how to sign up and order, click this link.