Testimonials

What do other Winnipeggers have to say about Fresh Option?

“I just wanted to let you know that this service works great for me, I have a 2 year old son and another on the way and find shopping and eating right overwhelming sometimes, you are making my quality of life better. Keep up the good work.” – Sara McIvor-Prouty

“I have enjoyed the service and appreciated the selections you do make–I have especially appreciated the way you have obviously tried to continue to deliver value when food prices are going up. I have also always felt like I was getting good ecological value from your selections because I believe you care about more than just the ‘organic’ label.” – Deborah Labun

“We are EXTREMELY impressed with the selection and quality that we receive each time and now that school has started we are going through our “goodies” within the week! We have recommended your service to many of our friends who are looking for a FAR better alternative to grocery store fruits and veggies. Last night when we received our “goodies” our 8 month old was still awake and he wanted a look at what Mommy was SO interested in. Well. I could not pull him away soon enough and he dove in and grabbed the first thing his little “paw” could fit around, one of the scrumptious looking Roma’s. I just had to share pictures that I took. Hope you all enjoy them as much as we enjoy our “goodies”. – Tavia Hartle

“You guys are amazing angels. Wow! The world doesn’t operate this way much anymore… not only do you nourish us but now you’ve restored my faith in the world. Thanks!” – Jann Brooks

“Because I need to use most of my energy for work (I have chronic rheumatoid arthritis), I do not always have good energy to cook, but the organic food you deliver aids in keeping a more balanced diet while living with an illness. (your) newsy newsletter (is) a a readable and enjoyable narrative…I am very pleased with the services, and your delivery persons are very pleasant and courteous. Fresh Option is truly ‘there’ for me — thank you.” – Irene Smolik

“The biggest benefit I have experienced is that regularly eating a mix of organic and conventional food has allowed me to compare and contrast the two all the time, and I can definitely say that the organic produce tasted far, far better. That unequivocally confirms for me that using synthetic fertilizers and chemicals has an effect, if not on the nutrition, then certainly on the taste of food! (when I would eat a conventional and an organic orange side by side) … the taste of the organic oranges was WAY sweeter and more flavourful! Same went for the other products. Once I started noticing the difference, I would really do the comparison over and over, and it would be the same every time – that’s what confirmed it for me!” – Eugene Warwaruk

“I’d like to commend what you guys are doing at FOOD because those who research not only the health benefits, but also sustainable farming can truly appreciate what organic farming is and does for us. I also appreciate how you focus on local foods. … You’ve clearly taken the time to research all factors such as reducing the amount of fossil fuels for transportation, and supporting our economy here. … My freshboxes have reconnected me to the seasons and have taught me to have a greater appreciation for every last slice of that tomato instead of knowing I can just pick out a handful more and let half of them rot on my counter. It’s also taught me to get a little creative with things I’d normally not buy such as beets…. which I absolutely love now after taking the time to learn how to cook them properly!! Big kudos to you Marnie for bringing me back to my roots and helping me educate my son at his tender age.” – Cindy Schimke

“I wanted you to know that I saved over $100.00 last month by getting my produce delivered because I wasn’t going into the store as much (and buying impulse junk foods)!! Who said they couldn’t afford organic?”
– Denise Schmidt

“We are looking very forward to receiving our fresh boxes! The organic co-op produce is good, but not quite as lovely as the produce and service you guys provide. We appreciate what you are doing. Thank you.”
– Tanya and Joe Dokuchie (Joe’s the Executive Chef of Tavern in the Park)

“Our initial response was delight and that has only grown over time. The selection and quality is totally impressive and what a treat it has been to be able to eat the kind of diet we like and need during the winter months. While we’re impressed overall, there have been some standout items in the boxes over the weeks. We can’t say enough good things about the (local) hydroponic lettuces. We’re definitely committed long term
– Eleanor Wilding

“I would like to tell you that we love your service – thank you! We are working parents who really appreciate being able to spend our time preparing healthy food rather than shopping for it. Friends of mine recently signed up and they too love the service. They keep thanking me for telling them about F.O.O.D.. There are few services that I really like to promote but I talk about your service all the time, it’s an easy sell 🙂 Thanks yet again and keep up the good work! P.S. the new website is a great improvement.” – Lillian Sengmany

“Hi. Thanks for responding to my inquiry so quickly. We were thrilled with our order on Friday – thank you for providing such a great service. We do not have a car, so this makes grocery shopping so fantastic and efficient. It’s nice to be able to support local business, organic food, and not have to own a vehicle. Thank you!”
– Sarah Pensato

“I started getting serious about eating organic when i was pregnant with our baby, Courtney. Now i am breastfeeding, and it still feels really good to know that she is eating well because of the wholesome foods i eat. We love trying new fruits and veggies, and the challenge of eating all the veggies in the fridge before the next fresh box comes.” – Melanie, Jason, and Courtney Unrau

“We have been very impressed by our experiences so far with the Fresh Option box scheme. We used a box scheme when we lived in the UK and were curious how the two would compare. We have nothing but good things to report. So thanks!” – Sandy Koop Harder

“I just want to thank you for providing me with delicious, healthy produce over the past few months. I have very much enjoyed supporting your wonderful business. It’s always a treat every week to put the delectable furits & veggies away and plan new and interesting ways to use them. Your newsletter is a delight and the recipes always interesting and enjoyable. Your service has been stellar and I’ll miss you guys! I wish you all the best in continued success with FOOD and the very best of the holiday season and a happy new year! “ – Leita Kalinowsky

“Thank you so much. I’m already a satisfied customer, and I haven’t even received my goods yet. Just by the customer service and all the information you have provide. I’m very, very pleased. Thank you.” – Debbie Yaworski

“We are recent customers of yours as we moved to Winnipeg from the UK and I would like you to know that the standard and range of your fruit and vegetables are truly stunning. Our family looks forward to your delivery each week. It’s like a Christmas or birthday present! Thank you so much for your efforts in sourcing and bringing us this quality produce. We would recommend Fresh Option to everyone! Best wishes.” – The Roberts family

“We truly enjoy our food delivery – the luscious mangos and strawberries that taste like no other, the leafy greens, and the unusual vegetables we have to learn to cook (read artichokes – yum). my three year old runs to the bin when it arrives saying “yeah, the fruit bin is here mummy! Its also very handy to have delivery to our door each week.”
– Leigh Fraser Roberts

“I LOVE Fresh Option Delivery. Kudos to your business! For a busy person, Fresh Option has made grocery shopping a whiz! The write ups on the back of the bill are interesting and entertaining! I loved the (Meyers) lemon last week in the vinagrette recipe. I never even knew different types of lemons existed! Thanks for always being so accomodating with the substitutions and the immediate replies to my questions and comments. I always look forward to delivery day!! Keep up the good work. – Benita Luey

“We love the surprise and convenience of the Fresh Option veggie box. Since we’re on the road touring with our band alot of the time, we appreciate how simple it is to skip a week or more by just sending an email.”
– Keri and Devin Latimer

“Fresh Option is the easiest way to support family farms and get fabulous fresh produce. It’s really convenient to be able to throw some last minute grocery add-ons onto our produce box order, you can check what’s coming for produce then add on whatever pasta, tofu, or whatever you want to go with the fresh stuff. When you’re on the road alot, you come to appreciate the good foods we can get here at home.” – Shelley Marshall

“I just wanted to let you know that we are very happy with the fruits and vegtables we have recieved from you. It was wonderful to taste apples, bananas, pears and oranges that really taste the way they should. The greens were beautiful!!! I could not get enough of the spinach, it was very crispy, tasteful and the leaves were huge. My husband was a bit shocked at how “small” the apples were but I told him there are no growth hormones in organic fruit and therefore the apples are the size they should naturally be. I’m very happy with our choice to purchase fruits and veggies from FOOD and look forward to our basket on Wednesday nights. Could you please thank the delivery boy for calling ahead before arriving at our home, it gave us the time we needed to get Henni (our dog) out of the way. Thank you once again.” – Norma Stertz-Rioux

“Hi all, I just wanted to pass this on. While my husband was unloading our delivery last week I was reading your newsletter out loud to him. He made the comment that, while he enjoys the food, he thinks he looks forward to the newsletter most of all. You make the food sound enticing and the comments/stories about the fun/trials in obtaining the food always amuse. Thank you for creating this service and keep up the great work!”
– Liane Patterson & Mark Queen

“…thanks for feeding us so well. Carpe diem.” – Alexis Yildir

“We signed up with Fresh Option not so long ago, and we’re enjoying our new committment to eating organic veggies and fruit. We’ve love having our food come to our door, and our children have quickly become excited about racing to the door to check the contents of the box (specifically, they are looking for strawberries and pears!). Even so, we are going to ask to stop receiving our fresh box for awhile as our household is beginning to change for the summer. When we re-organize, we will resume our orders again! In the meantime, we will happily refer our friends to your service. The past few weeks have been excellent in helping us consider the food we eat, and in giving us a good appreciation for the taste of REALLY good food.” -The Sawatsky Family

“Fresh Option helps mom & dad make my first foods healthy, safe and fresh. Yummy! And the driver is so friendly.” – Jeremy Rand

“I just wanted to let you know that we are very happy with the fruits and vegtables we have recieved from you. It was wonderful to taste apples, bananas, pears and oranges that really taste the way they should. The greens were beautiful!!! I could not get enough of the spinach, it was very crispy, tasteful and the leaves were huge. My husband was a bit shocked at how “small” the apples were but I told him there are no growth hormones in organic fruit and therefore the apples are the size they should naturally be. I’m very happy with our choice to purchase fruits and veggies from FOOD and look forward to our basket on Wednesday nights. Could you please thank the delivery boy for calling ahead before arriving at our home, it gave us the time we needed to get Henni (our dog) out of the way. Thank you once again.” – Norma Stertz-Rioux

“My daughter just loves when our fresh box arrives. All those beautiful colored fruits and veggies!! I just had to include some pictures of her checking out this week’s box.” – Jody Lilley

“Hi! I have sure enjoyed receiving my weekly deliveries. It has kept me out of the stores (a super bonus) and provided me with the right amount of a variety of really healthy fruits and vegetables. I am moving … so hope to find organic farmers to keep this healthy eating thing going!! Thank you. – Patricia McMahon