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Moreover, I LOVE how the Vegbox team involves its subscribers into the development of the scheme and the attention towards our planet being put as one of the priority, with plastic bags rarely used. Plus, the weekly recipes are super tasty.
As if this was not enough , they have a super responsive and very helpful team who answers any questions really fast by email.
If you are not convinced yet, I will write it down: I highly recommend Vegbox!
The thing that sticks out to me it that they invest in their community. It was started in Kentish town and still very much is located here. The excess veg or food waste is donated to local community groups and since it is a cooperative their profits don't go to a CEO or investors but back into the community.
The customer service is amazing. If I have any questions they are answered very quickly via email. There is a group newsletter and recpies. It is like you are buying veggies face to face from a friend and that you are really a valued customer.
Choose a Size
Small Bag
1 person
4 Varieties of Produce
8 per week
or
10.65 per week
with Fruit
Standard Bag
1-2 people
5 Varieties of Produce
12 per week
or
15.50 per week
with Fruit
Family Bag
3-4 people
6 Varieties of Produce
16.50 per week
or
20.80 per week
with Fruit
Mega Bag
4+ people
9 Varieties of Produce
26 per week
includes Fruit
Small Bag
1 person
4 Varieties of Produce
8 per week
or
10.65 per week
with Fruit
Standard Bag
1-2 people 5 Varieties of Produce
12 per week
or
15.50 per week
with Fruit
Family Bag
3-4 people 6 Varieties of Produce
16.50 per week
or
20.80 per week
with Fruit
Mega + Fruit Bag
4+ people
9 Varieties of Produce
26 per week
with Fruit
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose Kentish Town Vegbox?
- All our fruit and vegetables are sourced as locally as possible
- We are a cooperative and not run for profit. This means any surplus we make will be re-invested in the organisation, the community, or into other local food projects.
- We’re focused on supporting small-scale, sustainable farmers in the London hinterland.
- The scheme is run by and for our local community in Kentish Town and its surrounding areas.
Can I opt out of a certain vegetable?
As we are a very small scheme we do not have the logistical capability to offer you the choice of opting out of a specific vegetable. Some of our collection points have swap boxes where you can leave unwanted veg, or try some of our newsletter recipes and see if we can change your mind! And because our vegetables are directly sourced from farms they are fresher and tend to keep longer than supermarket produce, so even if you end up with too many potatoes or onions they should keep for a while until you can use them up.
Can I have a bag every other week?
We have carrots and mushrooms, potatoes and onions in the bags in alternating weeks. If you have a bag every other week, you will be getting the same items in the bags all the time. From an admin perspective we are unable to process that number of holiday refunds, as members are charged weekly for their bags.
Can you deliver to my house?
For an extra £3 fee, we can home deliver your veg bag via our partner bike couriers, Neko Home Delivery.
What happens if I’m away on holiday?
If you want to stop your bag for one or more weeks, just email info@vegbox.org.uk with at least one week’s notice, and we’ll stop your bag and refund you.
What if I’m missing an item or have a problem with something in my bag?
Please let us know via email (info@vegbox.org.uk) if you are missing an item in your bag. We will ensure you will be refunded the appropriate amount. If you have any other problems please let us know and we try to resolve them as soon as possible.
Can I come and pack vegetables?
We are always looking for new volunteers to help us with packing on a Wednesday at The Thanet community centre in Kentish Town. It’s fun, sociable and out in the fresh air (though we have a canopy for when it rains) and you can come along as often or as little as you like. Regular volunteers get discounted veg. 20% if you help out once a month, 50% if you help twice a month, or a free bag of veg if you help every week.
We also hold an AGM every year for all of our members, when we elect our Board of Directors. Email us at info@vegbox.org.uk to find out more.
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