Residents of Sunbury and beyond now have access to a new grocery co-op that helps support Victorian farmers.
Beck Alexander has joined Box Divvy in its expansion into Victoria, with the third location operating out of her home in Sunbury.
“It’s like a fruit and vegetable co-op from our home,” she said on launch day, September 23.
“The truck arrived this morning and we divvy up everyone’s orders and then they come and collect them tonight.”
Ms Alexander took on the gig with help from her four kids, who she plans to show the ropes of entrepreneurship to.
“I love supporting farmers and small businesses,” she said.
“All the produce comes directly from the farm, which is really important for me.”
In her first day, she said she had 18 people waiting to receive their fruit and vegetables, all from Hume and Macedon Ranges residents, including Greenvale, Romsey, Gisborne and Macedon.
The initiative has only just expanded into Victoria, with the community-owned and run food hubs helping connect the public with farmers and food producers locally as an alternative to the supermarkets.
Ms Alexander said so far she’s loving the experience, and knowing exactly where her produce comes from.
“I’ve been waiting for a year for them to launch down here in Victoria … it’s so amazing to be a part of it,” she said.
Details: https://www.boxdivvy.com/
