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Box Divvy, Social Enterprise, food box sharing connecting growers & food wholesalers with the Food Hubs up to 40% cheaper than online supermarkets. WANT MORE?

Box Divvy Hub Name: Shellharbour - Loftus

Pick up Wednesday. Home Delivery offered but please ask first, Local area only. Pick up Thursday, no home delivery available. Due to COVID-19 Our Local Food Hubs Have in place Hygiene, Packing and Social Distancing protocol. So a Wave and smile from a distance on pick up. Community working together. To register for the Hub use this link
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p.boxdivvy.com.au/register/hub/210

Box Divvy is Community owned and run. This is a fruit veg and grocery cooperative. We purchase as a group up to 40% cheaper than supermarkets. It’s a Smart coop and you get more of what you want than a normal coop. Box Divvy is a food box sharing system connecting growers & food producers directly with the Food. It is community owned and run designed to cut your food bill. You join online - there is no registration fee. https://www.boxdivvy.com/ You use an App on your phone or computer or a pad to order. Working with Western Sydney Diabetes Alliance - our aim is to provide accessible, inexpensive good quality fresh food.

4 DAY ORDER CYCLE – FOR Wednesday pick up

Friday 9pm – Order creation
It’s an OPT OUT SYSTEM so if you don’t want an order for the coming week, you must suspend prior to Friday 9pm. Your “WISH LIST VOTE” and any changes you wish to make to your household size must also be done by Friday 9pm. Saturday - Starting Order Published
Login take up to 3 things out and JOIN SPLITS. Monday 9pm - CUTOFF
Orders closed. Cards charged. There are 2 automatic processing’s, if those both decline - a $5 recharge fee is applied as it pays for someone to manually reprocess. You must pay BEFORE pick-up. Wednesday - PICK UP. You must pick up day of delivery at the pick-up time or arrange with Hubster. Home Delivery offered but please ask first. PAYMENTS
You must pay for your order once committed to an order cycle. Once in an Order Cycle we cannot withdraw an order. It is your responsibility to suspend the correct weeks. ORDERING SYSTEM
Dead simple. You share boxes online using the App. SUSPENDING ORDERS
When you tick the date, wait, it will turn red to confirm suspension. You’re expected to order weekly or fortnightly. STARTING ORDER
There’s a Starting Order based on your weekly ‘wish list’ VOTE and you can take out up to 3 things. Every week BEFORE Order Creation do a Wish List Vote to help Hubster (person who organisers Hub) to set up Starting Order. SHARE BOXES known as SPLITS
If you wish for more, you join Splits and share boxes. You can suggest a box to share or to your Hubster. Such as saying to your group: “Who’d like to share a box of apples?”

At order cut-off you pay automatically online (Visa or Mastercard & Secure Eway Payment gateway) then boxes from growers & food wholesalers come to the Hubster’s house for packing. You pick up from their place or they may offer home delivery. FRUIT, VEG, BREAD, EGGS – Order, pay, receive this week
GROCERIES – Order, pay, receive next week due to fresh roasting of coffee and made to order. BREAD baker direct – Minimum HUB order total is $30
GROCERIES wholesaler direct – Minimum HUB order is $75. MEAT AND SEAFOOD (NEW) – Order every 4 weeks. READ THE AMOUNTS YOU ARE PURCHASING
Please check carefully if the items are single, handfuls, 500gm, 1 kg etc. Don't assume it's by one item. EXAMPLE: Cherries sold by the box, make sure you’re not putting in 5 thinking it's handfuls when it's boxes. Read the descriptions please. EXTRAS
There are ALWAYS extras as the box belongs to members so your Hubster will divvy extras when available. There is also usually a SWAP box - if you forget to customise your Starting Order, you can throw in some apples and take out some carrots that someone else did not want. You will get great value. COMMUNITY BOX
Many Hubster’s ask members if this SWAP BOX can become a COMMUNITY KINDNESS BOX given to a family in need. This is part of the Social Enterprise experience by being part of the Hub. NOT WANT AN ORDER? There are no contracts, you can suspend orders when you don’t want them. WANT EXACTLY 1 tomato 2 oranges? Then Box Divvy is not for you. This is a coop and things are in handfuls NOT exact items. You need to be flexible but you'll always get good value. We are a group of community minded people wanting to change the food system. Reduce packaging and pay our farmers fairly. By reducing our carbon footprint by 90% this means we buy in bulk as a group and then share it. We need to be a bit flexible. You will know roughly what you will get but you can’t get exact. We have a Packing Guide but the numbers will change as produce is smaller or larger. Mostly you will get extras overall. HOW DO I KNOW WHAT I SPEND? EASY. You will pay the STARTING ORDER PLUS if you join in SPLITS or ADD Groceries. At the bottom of MY ORDER you will see the MAX you will pay if all your SPLITS get over the line, any groceries you’ve ordered and the Starting Order. You can reduce the SPLITS or Groceries you joined BEFORE CUTOFF. PACKAGING
Much of the produce comes loose so please provide your Hubster with a NAME LABELLED BAG: ALSO - calico/wash nets to put handfuls in (do not expect your Hubster to provide paper bags please): Bring in your old icecream containers, for example, for the Hub to put soft stuff in. If you get an item in plastic, recycle it in your soft plastic bin. We don't interrupt the packing from the farmer. Farmers are trying to work out how to transport produce and it can’t always be plastic free - for the moment. The Sugar Cane bags are not strong, don't last and definitely not airtight. Cardboard and paper fall apart. New technology is being worked on. NOT FOR ME
If after you’ve tried it and Box Divvy is not working the way you want, then you can cancel membership. So? Join our group to make a difference. You have the power to do so. Cut your food bill significantly – Wow! The goal: to cut your food bill, without compromising on the quality, freshness and variety of food. With minimal effort, minimal packaging and food miles, and still paying farmers and suppliers a fair price for their produce.

10/08/2025

A picture can tell a story. Thanks for putting this together Box Divvy Lawson - Orient

01/08/2025

Thank you Box Divvy Cromer - Lynwood.

The freshest top quality produce and at the best prices!!

What is not to love?!

Only a few spots currently available in our Thursday Hub. Pick up from 4:30.

How much did our Box Divvy members save this week on their produce you ask?!

Nearly 50% compared to the big guys 😲

08/07/2025

Woohooo, some good egg news!!!

Eggs-citing!

As of July 2025, Australia has officially eradicated bird flu from poultry farms. All movement restrictions have been lifted and farms are re-building their flocks.
We’re noticing more supply on the market, and Hunter Valley is responding by reducing their wholesale price by another 5% this week – which we are duly passing on. We’re not sure at what price demand and supply will be balanced, but we believe – based on historic sales – that prices should come down further.

In Pantry, the popular DJ&A snack range is complete again - with both the Sweet Potato Mix and Roasted Edamame back in stock. Also, Mt Zero have released their new season Extra Virgin Olive Oil - so both the 2L cask and 500ml bottle are back in stock. Beerenberg and H2G EVOO won't be available until September/October.

In Chilled, we've upgraded the Meredith 80g Dill Chevre to a 150g pack. Soon, the regular pack will follow suit.

20/06/2025

What Happens When Farmers Quit — And How Box Divvy Supports Them

One in 3 veg growers say they are considering quitting in the next yearDairy farmers are not the only ones doing it tough. Did you know that across Australia, 34% of vegetable farmers are considering leaving the industry within the next year?
Rising costs, shrinking returns, and pressure from supermarkets are forcing many small farmers to hang up their boots. When growers quit, fresh local food becomes harder to find, prices go up, and communities lose vital connections to where their food comes from.
Adding to the challenge, climate change is hitting local growers hard. Unpredictable weather—droughts, floods, and heatwaves—makes farming riskier and less predictable. Crops can fail or produce less, while pests and diseases thrive in warmer conditions. These pressures increase costs and stress, sometimes forcing farmers to scale back or leave farming altogether.
For most communities, this means fewer fresh, local foods and rising prices.
Here’s the good news: as part of the Box Divvy community, you’re helping change that story.
The Box Divvy community are supporting these farmers by directly purchasing their products, build resilience by encouraging more sustainable farming and providing a steady income. Then farmers have a chance at adapting to climate changes and growing the food we all rely on.

How We Work With Our Farmers
At Box Divvy, we don’t just deliver food — we build genuine partnerships with the farmers who grow your produce. Here’s how we support them:
Fair pay & honest prices: We pay prices that reflect the true cost of growing fresh, seasonal food, not the rock-bottom rates supermarkets often impose. This helps farmers cover their costs and keep farming sustainably.
Collaborative seasonal planning: We work closely with growers throughout the year to plan crops based on what our community wants to eat. This reduces waste and means you get fresher, more delicious produce.
Sustainability & care: We support farmers committed to environmentally friendly practices that protect soil, water, and pollinators — because healthy farms make healthier food.
Open communication: We stay connected with farmers, sharing challenges like weather or pests and working together to find solutions that keep your box full and farms thriving.
Why This Matters to You
You might wonder if ethical eating fits your budget. The truth is, when you shop seasonally, support local growers, and reduce waste, you often save money compared to buying processed or imported food. Plus, you’re investing in a food system that values people, planet, and community.

Every Box Divvy order sends a powerful message to growers: “We see you, we value you, and we want you to keep growing.”

So next time you unpack your Box Divvy fresh fruit and veg, remember: it’s more than just food. It’s a lifeline for farmers, a boost for communities, and a way to eat ethically without breaking the bank.

Thank you for being part of this Unsupermarket movement!

13/06/2025

In these times, supporting our farmers, growers and local communities is quite literally the most important thing for our children and future generations.

Once it is gone, getting it back may not be possible.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘁 — 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗼𝘅 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝘃𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺

THAT sentence alone fills me with sadness and dread! 👆🏼

BUT, there is good news - read on!

😢 Dairy farmers are not the only ones doing it tough. Did you know that across Australia, 34% of vegetable farmers are considering leaving the industry within the next year?

💲 Rising costs, shrinking returns, and pressure from supermarkets are forcing many small farmers to hang up their boots. When growers quit, fresh local food becomes harder to find, prices go up, and communities lose vital connections to where their food comes from.

💦 Adding to the challenge, climate change is hitting local growers hard. Unpredictable weather—droughts, floods, and heatwaves—makes farming riskier and less predictable. Crops can fail or produce less, while pests and diseases thrive in warmer conditions. These pressures increase costs and stress, sometimes forcing farmers to scale back or leave farming altogether.

🍅 For most communities, this means fewer fresh, local foods and rising prices.

👍🏼 Here’s the good news: as part of the Box Divvy community, you’re helping change that story.

The Box Divvy community are supporting these farmers by directly purchasing their products, build resilience by encouraging more sustainable farming and providing a steady income. Then farmers have a chance at adapting to climate changes and growing the food we all rely on.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀

At Box Divvy, we don’t just deliver food — we build genuine partnerships with the farmers who grow your produce. Here’s how we support them:

💛 Fair pay & honest prices: We pay prices that reflect the true cost of growing fresh, seasonal food, not the rock-bottom rates supermarkets often impose. This helps farmers cover their costs and keep farming sustainably.
💛 Collaborative seasonal planning: We work closely with growers throughout the year to plan crops based on what our community wants to eat. This reduces waste and means you get fresher, more delicious produce.
💛 Sustainability & care: We support farmers committed to environmentally friendly practices that protect soil, water, and pollinators — because healthy farms make healthier food.
💛 Open communication: We stay connected with farmers, sharing challenges like weather or pests and working together to find solutions that keep your box full and farms thriving.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂

✔️ You might wonder if ethical eating fits your budget. The truth is, when you shop seasonally, support local growers, and reduce waste, you often save money compared to buying processed or imported food.
Plus, you’re investing in a food system that values people, planet, and community.

✔️ Every Box Divvy order sends a powerful message to growers: “We see you, we value you, and we want you to keep growing.”

✔️ So next time you unpack your Box Divvy fresh fruit and veg, remember: it’s more than just food. It’s a lifeline for farmers, a boost for communities, and a way to eat ethically without breaking the bank.

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧! ❤️

10/06/2025

Excited is an understatement!
This week sees the DJ&A snack range added to our pantry.

These are a huge hit in our house and can often be hard to come by. .. and here I thought I was the only one excited by them 🤷🏽‍♀️

💥The kids absolutely love the crunch and light seasoning.
💥Close to half the price as the supermarkets!!
💥And a huge variety!!

If it is your first time trying any of these, please share your thoughts with us all.

05/06/2025

Over 5 yrs for Shellharbour ❤
I am beyond grateful for Box Divvy and all of my beautiful members, past and present. I love the community we have created and being able to support and help out wherever I can, absolutely fills my cup ❤

30/05/2025

This was a post from the niece of a Norco Milk supplier and I have permission to share.

Proud that Box Divvy supports the Norco families.

A 4th generation dairy farmer put up a post last night as below.

He wasn't as badly affected by the recent floods as others were in the Mid-North Coast LGA, but she thought his message was worth sharing so please read! 🌻

For those who are in a position to pay that little bit extra for their milk and dairy products, it really does directly help our farmers in so many ways! 🤠🐮

💜☔💜☔💜☔

"We supply milk to Norco Milk from our dairy farm here at Stroud Road.
All milk processors across Australia are required to announce their pricing paid to farmers on 1st June each year for the year ahead.
Coming out of the millenial drought, for us to get 1c/L on farm, the shelf price needed to lift by 3c/L. The 'rub' back then was that typically, processors could only directly determine the price of their own brands ie Norco, Dairy Farmers Paul's etc., while the supermarket 'home' brands continued to enjoy an artificial discount, which widened every time a processor tried to increase the price of their 'branded' products.
This practice continues today & typically drives the budget conscious consumer back towards the retailer's cheaper 'own' brand at farmers' expense.
So how can you support the dairy industry following the current flood crisis? It's as easy as paying a little more by choosing to purchase 'branded' products.
Even better, choose to buy Norco products which are 100% Australian farmer owned...where both milk price & share dividends go directly back to farm where it is currently needed."

23/05/2025

Flood update from the Box Divvy team.

Whilst large parts of Victoria and South Australia are drought-declared, NSW was inundated – in particular the Mid North Coast.

Jayne and Anton's (Box Divvy co-founders) farm in Wherrol Flat received over 500mm since Monday morning, and the creek had burst its banks by Tuesday morning. At some point, it was over 40m wide in places (it’s normally 5-6m).

Brad from Gloucester Beef is barely 20kms to the south as the crow flies, and he managed to get his cattle onto higher ground. He also brought in 60 tonnes of hay. Other farmers were not so lucky: there are reports of carcasses washing onto the beaches of Old Bar and Forster.

The human tragedy? Four people drowned (so far), and several thousand had to be evacuated – many of which will have lost their home and belongings. Businesses in Taree, Wingham and many other towns got hit by the 2023 floods, and will have to start from scratch after being hit again this week.

Box Divvy had to cancel 15 Hubs on the Central and mid Coasts this week – some at the last minute. We hear stories of many heroic drivers and Hubsters, battling the elements.

Members sometimes don’t realise the physical strain required by drivers and Hubsters in getting their orders packed (not to mention dealing with soggy boxes).

But we’re not out of the woods yet: Sydney and the Illawarra are getting pummelled as we write this, and flood waters north of Sydney are receding only slowly, so we may possibly face more hub cancellations next week. We also have some challenging Chilled deliveries tomorrow.

22/05/2025

Make plans for those celery!!
I am holding the base inline with my hip bone 🤣😂🤣😂

20/05/2025

Loving these comparison charts!
Thank you Box Divvy Renwick - Mary

I know where I'm shopping......
If you were to shop at Coles this week on these popular produce items paying per item and per 1kg, you would pay $36.10 more compared to Box Divvy!

If you or your friends havn't made the switch to Box Divvy yet to unsupermarket, there is no better time than the present.

Keep some $$$ in your pocket for you!

Prices taken from Coles Bowral 18//5/25

10/05/2025

Woohoooo!!!!

We have been loving the lions mane and shiitake.

Mushroom family expanding.

Regular mushrooms - buttons, cups and flats - and Swiss Brown are scarce this week, but ........

Leonie and Peter from The Little Mountain Mushroom Company (aka FungiCo) are offering a growing range of gourmet mushrooms.

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