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The Harvest Collective, a Black Food Sovereignty initiative at the Urban Farm, invites members of the Black Faculty & Staff Community Network (BFSCN) to share in the harvest of crops enjoyed across the African diaspora and other freshly harvest produce, by participating in the new Bankra Basket Harvest Share program.

The Jamaican word for basket is “bankra” and originates from the Akan peoples who live in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Your bankra will include a variety of freshly harvested produce that is culturally significant across the African diaspora.

Each bankra will reflect what is currently in season and include enough fresh produce for 1 or 2 people to enjoy throughout the week. The food harvested will be from the Learning Circle and the Ecological Market Garden. Follow us on Instagram to see what might be in your bankra basket!

Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex (DCC), 8th floor, 288 Church St.

Please note that all Bankra Baskets must be picked up on Fridays during the pick-up window of 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. as we are unable to store your bankra over the weekend nor are we able to arrange a delivery. As we are not able to process any refunds, if you are unable to pick-up your Bankra Basket during the pick-up window the Urban Farm will donate your bankra to a community partner on your behalf.

Visit the Harvest Collective & Learning Circle webpage to learn more about this initiative at the Urban Farm.

Participants can pre-order their Bankra Basket in advance as many weeks as they choose. 

The weekly deadline to complete a purchase is every Wednesday by 2p.m. while quantity lasts.

Maximum of 10 spots available each week

Bankra Baskets are only $20 per week and are exclusively available for members of Toronto Metropolitan University’s BFSCN members. 

Participation is flexible so you may purchase as few or as many bankras as you choose. However, please note there will only be 10 Baskets available per week, so if you would like to ensure a bankra is available for multiple weeks, it is recommended you purchase them in advance. 

There is a limit of 2 bankras per person, per week

The Bankra Basket Harvest Share starts on Friday, August 9 and run weekly until Friday, September 27. The pick-up time is weekly between 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Bankra Baskets are non-refundable due to the nature of the Urban Farm operations. If you have to cancel your order, you may receive a credit for the Farm Stand or you may choose another week to receive your order. Any cancellations made within less than 24 hours notice will not receive Farm Stand credit and will not be rescheduled. Thank you for your understanding.

If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Austin, Black-led Programs Coordinator, at [email protected].