Harvest Bucks

Harvest Bucks are vouchers redeemable for whole graded eggs, dried beans, fresh vegetables, and fresh fruit at participating farmers’ markets and small community grocery stores. Various community food programs and emergency food programs distribute Harvest Bucks vouchers.

The primary goals of the Harvest Bucks program are to:

  • increase access to and consumption of eggs, dried beans, fresh vegetables and fresh fruit
  • increase awareness and knowledge of, and comfort/familiarity with, farmers’ markets, small community grocers, and supporting local producers
  • increase the comprehensiveness of local community-based food programming

The Harvest Bucks Sponsorship Program includes:

Individuals

Individuals cannot apply for Harvest Bucks funding. Various community and emergency food programs distribute Harvest Bucks. Contact your local community health centre, neighbourhood resource centre, or emergency food programs to see if they distribute Harvest Bucks and how you might be eligible.

Individuals may purchase Harvest Buck vouchers. Harvest Bucks cost $5 for a $5 voucher. Individual Harvest Bucks purchases must be made with cash. Please allow adequate time for processing your order and Harvest Bucks printing.

Where you can spend your Harvest Bucks

Locations that Accept Harvest Bucks Vouchers (2026)
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Applying For and Purchasing Harvest Bucks

Sponsorship applications are for non-profit organizations or charities (not individuals) that are currently running a community program supported by staff and/or volunteers.

For Organizations

Sponsorship applications for organizations are accepted annually from mid-January to mid-February. Email harvestbucks@mlhu.on.ca to learn more.

Harvest Bucks vouchers are available for organization direct purchase at any time. Harvest Bucks cost $5 for a $5 voucher.  Please allow adequate time for processing your order and Harvest Bucks printing.

Donations

Financial donations are accepted for the Harvest Bucks program. 100% of donations will be used to provide sponsorship for community organizations.

Donations over $100

Donations over $100 are eligible for a tax receipt through the Middlesex-London Health Unit. Please make cheques payable to the Middlesex-London Health Unit and mail to the Middlesex-London Health Unit c/o Comprehensive Health Promotion Team A at Middlesex-London Health Unit, Citi Plaza, 110-355 Wellington St, London, ON, N6A 3N7.

Donations under $100

Donations under $100 are eligible for a tax receipt through the London Food Bank only. Donations may be made online selecting Harvest Bucks as the fund for your donation. Please make cheques payable to the London Food Bank and mail to 926 Leathorne Street, London, ON, N5Z 3M5. Make sure to say that your donation is for the Harvest Bucks program.

Community Partners

Harvest Bucks is organized with support from various community partners including London’s Child and Youth Network, Age Friendly London Network, London Food Bank, Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU), London Intercommunity-Health Centre, Middlesex-London Food Policy Council, Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre, Global Health & Innovations Lab at Western University, Covent Garden Market, The Market at Western Fair District, Urban Roots London, and other local community partners and businesses.

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