Food Access & Grocery Services Home Residents Food Access & Grocery Services Food & Grocery Options in Huron Shores Huron Shores offers a variety of food and grocery options to meet the everyday needs of residents and visitors. From locally owned convenience stores and specialty food businesses to nearby full-service grocery stores, residents have access to a wide range of food and household essentials. Whenever possible, consider shopping locally. Supporting Huron Shores businesses helps support our local business owners. Visit our Business Directory to explore businesses offering groceries, convenience items, baked goods, seasonal products, fresh foods, and other essentials. For additional shopping options, full-service grocery stores are available in the nearby communities of Blind River, Thessalon, and Bruce Mines, all within a short drive. Grocery Delivery Assistance Huron Shores is pleased to share a grocery delivery support option for residents who may face transportation challenges. Jones’ Your Independent Grocer Thessalon accepts phone-in grocery orders. A local councillor volunteers to deliver groceries weekly, subject to availability. To access this service, please follow these steps: Contact the Municipality in advance to confirm delivery availability. Once delivery has been confirmed, call Jones’ Your Independent Grocer Thessalon to place your grocery order. Municipal staff will coordinate delivery timing and confirm arrangements with you. Municipal Contact:Email: email@huronshores.caPhone: 705-843-2033 Advance notice is required to ensure the volunteer driver is available. Local Food & Fresh Produce Huron Shores has a proud agricultural heritage and is home to local farms, food producers, and seasonal markets offering fresh, locally grown and locally made products. Residents and visitors are encouraged to support local producers whenever possible. Current local food opportunities include: Historic Cordukes/Weber 12-Sided Barn – Sowerby, Farmer’s Market every Saturday from June to September. Iron Bridge Museum/Tourist Information Centre – Every Saturday from July to September Seasonal produce box subscriptions – CSA Desbarats Meals on Wheels, contact Algoma Manor, 705-842-2840, Ext 124 (Iron Bridge, Thessalon, Bruce Mines) Be sure to check out our Events Calendar for upcoming markets! Food Banks and Community Food Supports There are a number of Food Banks accessible to Huron Shores residents. Iron Bridge: Helping Hands Food Pantry Plus7th Day Adventist ChurchIron Bridge Rec. Centre1 Chiblow Lake Rd. (Parking Lot)The 3rd Thursday of each month 1:30-3:30 PM705-843-2398 Friendly Neighbour ProgramPartnered with ADSAB HPP programIron Bridge Lions Club10 Clarissa StMonthly food boxes -delivered705-843-2667 ————————————————————– Thessalon Food BankAnglican Church of the RedeemerPark St. EntranceWednesday’s 1:00 – 2:00PM 705-842-0831 Blind River Food Bank183 Causley St (Hwy 17)Thursday’s 1:00 – 4:00PM705-576-2077https://www.blindriverfoodbank.com/ Bruce Mines Food BankUnited Church18 Williams St.Wednesday’s 9:30 – 11:30 AM705-785-3511 If you or someone you know could use support, please share this information and please reach out.If you are seeking to donate to the Food Banks please feel free to contact them directly. Visit Algoma Food Network The program is coordinated by The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), a division of Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre, enhancing the agri-food and food sectors in Algoma and northern Ontario.Local Food in Ontario Buy Algoma, Buy Local is a branding and marketing program to promote local food and drink in the Algoma region. Local food is at the heart of Ontario’s agri-food industry. Click for more. Ontario has a rich history of agriculture and 60% of food produced here is consumed right in Ontario. Buying and supporting local food creates jobs and economic growth, and local food businesses are a major contributor to the province’s economic well-being. Shop local and celebrate Local Food Week the first week of every June. Additional Links: Foodland Ontario Learn about the local foods grown in Ontario, see what’s in season and find recipes. Feast On Find a restaurant near you serving Ontario food on their menu. Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association Find an on-farm market or pick-your-own operation near you to purchase Ontario food.