Fresh From the Farm: 11 produce box subscriptions in Victoria

South Island Farm Hub/Website

As spring arrives, there's no better time to support local farmers and enjoy the freshest seasonal produce by signing up for a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) or farm box. These programs connect you directly with local farms, providing you with weekly or biweekly deliveries of fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products.

Supporting a CSA not only guarantees you high-quality, nutrient-dense food but also helps small farms thrive in a challenging economy. With rising food costs and unpredictable weather patterns, local farmers need community support more than ever. By investing in a farm box, you're reducing waste and keeping your money in the local economy—all while enjoying the best that Vancouver Island has to offer.

Whether you’re looking for organic produce, farm-fresh eggs, or artisan goods, here’s a roundup of CSA and farm box options available in Victoria.

South Island Farm Hub

An initiative of the Victoria Community Food Hub Society, established in 2020 to support local farmers and provide the community with fresh, sustainable food. They partner with over 85 local farmers, fishers, and food producers, with more than 93% located within 60km of Victoria. They offer delivery for $6 and have various pickup locations across Victoria on specified days and times.

They offer:

• Harvest Box Subscription: A curated box featuring 6–8 seasonal produce items sourced from local farms. Options include a standard Harvest Box and an Organic Harvest Box with certified organic produce. Subscriptions are available weekly or bi-weekly at $40 per box.

• Island Meat Box Subscription: A selection of regionally raised meats, including beef, poultry, pork, and seafood from local suppliers. Subscribers can make substitutions to suit their preferences.

• À la Carte Shopping: Customers can shop for various local items without a subscription, including fresh produce, dairy products, meats, seafood, baked goods, and pantry items. The online store operates from Thursday at 2 pm until Sunday at midnight.

Sign up here.

Saanich Organics

Saanich Organics offers a CSA program that provides fresh, certified organic produce to households across Greater Victoria. Their CSA is designed to support local organic farmers while delivering high-quality, seasonal produce straight from the field to customers. The program runs year-round, but during the current season—spring (February through June)—boxes are delivered on a bi-weekly basis.