Food Services
Mobile Food Market
In Brock Township and our neighboring communities, a lack of access to affordable and adequate transportation is a key factor contributing to households being food insecure. So – we bring fresh, affordable, and nutritious food right to them!
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Mobile Food Market is for everyone!
Addressing the food desert across Brock Township.
In 2021, we launched the Mobile Food Market (MFM) in an effort to address food deserts across Brock Township. A food desert is a geographic location in which residents have limited access to fresh, affordable, and nutritious foods that meet their dietary needs.
MFM is a refrigerated van (with a trailer in the warmer months) that sets up in various locations throughout and surrounding Brock Township.
The market is for everyone, and all proceeds go back into funding other food access programs, such as our food bank. Pricing falls between wholesale and retail, so it is very affordable.
Bag Incentive
If you bring any reusable bag to Mobile Food Market, we will give you $1 off your purchase!
Accepted Payments
Cash, credit, debit and gift cards are accepted.
MFM Weather Policy
The safety of our customers, volunteers, and staff is our top priority. If weather conditions necessitate a cancellation, delay, or early market closure, we will always err on the side of caution. These decisions are not made lightly, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused. We will always do our best to communicate quickly and effectively.
At The Mobile Food Market, we have a “Rain, Shine, or Snow” policy. However, in cases of Severe Weather, as defined by Environment Canada, we follow the protocol below:
- Wind Conditions: Environment Canada issues a wind warning at 70 km/h. Our market threshold for cancellation is sustained gusts of 60 km/h or higher. Market directors will make a decision about market operations at least 3 hours prior to market time. Patrons will be notified of any cancellations via email and social media.
- Severe Weather Warning: When a severe weather warning is issued, market directors will make a decision about market operations at least 3 hours prior to market time. Patrons will be notified of any cancellations via email and social media. Examples of a severe weather warning resulting in Market cancellation include freezing rain, blizzard, extreme heat, etc.
Environment Canada issues weather advisories in varying degrees of severity:
- Watch: Issued when conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather, but timing and location are uncertain. A watch is typically issued several hours in advance (e.g., 6 hours for summer storms, up to 24 hours for winter events).
- Warning: Issued when severe weather is imminent or occurring. Warnings for large-scale events (e.g., snowstorms) are issued with 6 to 24 hours of lead time, while warnings for more localized events (e.g., thunderstorms) may be issued less than 1 hour in advance.
- Advisory/Special Weather Statement: Issued for less severe weather events that may still pose concern.
Due to our region's tendency for rapidly changing weather conditions, there may be instances where an emergency cancellation is required. In such cases, we will provide timely updates via social media.
If you look at the weather and think the market might be cancelled, check out our Facebook or Instagram feeds for the latest updates, or give us a call at 705-432-2444
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe!
What You'll Find at MFM
Produce
We offer a variety of local, seasonal, and fresh produce from farms such as: Cannington Commons, Hy-Hope, Windmill, and Wheelbarrow.
Eggs
We are egg-cited to offer grade A, large white eggs, locally sourced from Phoenix Poultry Farm!
Focaccia Bread
Focaccia is a flat Italian-style bread that can be eaten as is, warmed up, toasted, or in other recipes. It can be used to make a delicious sandwich or added to a bowl of soup or a salad! These lovely loaves are prepared in our kitchen by our chefs.
Spice Blends
Spice up your life and cooking with some of the spice blends made in-house by our chefs and volunteers! Spice blends we’ve made include: everything, Sazonado, and BBQ. Our spice blends pair great with roasted veggies, meats, eggs… basically any food item you are looking to spice up!
Prepared Meals
Each week, our chefs prepare at least two fresh meals to be sold at the market. They’re prepared and packed in individual portions and are ready to be heated and served! We always try our best to have a vegan and gluten-free option on the menu.
Meal Kits
In collaboration with our chefs, we put together a pre-packed bag with all of the ingredients and instructions necessary to make a simple and quick recipe! Past meal kits include: Quick Curry Ramen, One Pot Pasta, Breakfast Hash, and Peanut Noodle Salad.
Preserves
Throughout the summer and fall, our chefs can and preserve as much produce as possible to ensure there’s a more diverse offering of produce over the winter and spring months. We’ve got pickled beets, Southwest corn relish, dill pickles, spicy chili sauce, and much more.
Market Bucks
Market Bucks are a gift voucher that can be cashed in at any MFM location. You can purchase Market Bucks as a gift for a friend, loved one, teacher, etc. to give the gift of good food to them, while also supporting our work!
TNDF Merch
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What's in Season
We’re grateful to Brock Township, The Government of Canada, and the Durham Community Foundation for their financial contributions which made this program possible:
Brock COVID-19 Community Grant for Not-For-Profits courtesy of Brock Township
Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund courtesy of Durham Community Foundation
Government of Canada’s Local Food Infrastructure Fund courtesy of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Questions about Mobile Food Market?
Please contact Tiffany at tiffany@tndf.ca or 705-432-2444.