Food & Grocery Options Home Residents Food & Grocery Options Food & Grocery Options in Huron Shores Huron Shores has local convenience stores in Iron Bridge and Little Rapids offering a range of grocery items and everyday essentials close to home. Visit our Business Directory for local stores and vendors. For additional options, nearby communities also offer full-service grocery stores, including: Blind River Thessalon Bruce Mines These communities are a short drive away. Supporting local businesses helps strengthen our region and keeps essential services nearby. 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 in Huron Shores Huron Shores has a strong agricultural background and farming heritage. Local food producers may sell products through farmers’ markets and seasonal programs. Historic Cordukes/Weber 12-Sided Barn – Sowerby, Farmer’s Market every Saturday from June 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! Visit Algoma Food Network Buy Algoma, Buy Local is a branding and marketing program to promote local food and drink in the Algoma region. 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. 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. Local Food in Ontario 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.