Organic food network seeks new members
The Peninsula Environment Group is seeking new members for its food network.
The non-profit network in Woy Woy buys organic or chemical-free produce at wholesale prices.
"The result is we get organic food at similar prices to non-organic food in the supermarket," said coordinator Ms Cherel Waters.
"That's better for the environment and for your health."
The group orders fresh food fortnightly and a bulk order of dry food quarterly.
Ms Waters said members ordered exactly what they wanted.
Pricing depends on membership type.
Members are encouraged to help for two hours with the "food divvy" at Woy Woy Environment Centre on Blackwall Rd.
"Helping with the food divvy keeps our costs down, and is a chance to meet other group members," she said.
However, it is also possible to be a "non-divvying member" for an extra $15 per fortnight and have your food sorted ready for you to collect.
"For people who work or can't make it on Monday mornings, being a 'non-divvying' member is a great option."
Ms Waters said the quarterly orders from organic wholesalers, included rice, flour, beans, nuts, dried fruits, natural cleaning products, as well as miscellaneous orders such as organic wine, recycled toilet paper and organic garlic.
"Having the numbers to do large orders allows us to get wholesale prices on all sorts of items.".
The food network is one of a number of projects run by the environment group.
The group also runs the Woytopia Festival, the Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden and a nature play group and also hosts the Grow Urban Shade Trees project.
Anyone interested in joining the food network should email zainem1@gmail.com or visit the group's website at www.peg.org.au.
SOURCE:
Media release, 11 Jun 2023
Cherel Waters, PEG