Local, Seasonal, By-Donation!

Twice a week, stop by Sprouts to pick up some seasonal BC-grown organic produce! It is by-donation, so give if you can and take what you need!

Produce Market is Mondays 11:30 and Tuesdays 5:00pm - These times change every term, so don’t hesitate to double-check the times with volunteers or on our instagram!

This initiative is funded by the Food Security Initiative at UBC Wellbeing.

Produce Market FAQ:

When is the Produce market?

Produce Market is Mondays 11:30 and Tuesdays 5:00pm - These times change every term, so don’t hesitate to double-check the times with volunteers or on our instagram!

What produce is available?

Our offerings change each week, based on what is being grown and harvested in BC. Expect to find a variety of fresh produce! Every week we have some staples including apples, carrots, mushrooms, onions, and some kind of leafy green. We source according to our purchasing policy, which puts supporting food systems that are local, climate-safe and regenerative for the earth as the highest priorities.

How MUCH Should I donate?

Take what you want, give what you can! As with all of our by-donation initiatives, no one is turned away for lack of funds, and you are encouraged to take without donation. For those who can donate, we use these funds to support future produce markets.

What happened to Sprouts Box?

Sprouts Box was an initiative that Sprouts ran for many years that provided a weekly CSA box at cost. In reviewing how this initiative aligned with our vision for food security on campus, a new initiative that was more flexible and accessible to more people was imagined. Now we are able to reach over a hundred folks each week and give them autonomy over which produce they’d like to pick-up.

bring your own bag to carry your produce!

You can also ask a volunteer to see if any extra bags are available for you to use. If you have extra grocery bags at home, feel free to donate them for others to use!