SFGH CSA Program FAQs

Can I see one?

Please visit our blog www.SFGHNaturalFoods.Blogspot.com to see photos of bushels and pecks or come in person to the cafeteria on Fridays between 12-5pm.

Can I try it out first?

Sample pecks will be available for purchase for $20 on Fridays from 12-5 through February 2010.

For a trial, you can sign up to receive as few as 4 boxes, delivered either weekly or bi-weekly.

How do I sign up?

Just follow these quick steps to get started:

• Click on the link, www.shop.capayvalleyfarmshop.com

• Select Peck* for a small box or Bushel** for a large box

• Choose SF General Hospital from the list of Delivery Locations

• Proceed to Checkout

• Be sure to check ‘billing address same as shipping address’ even though your box will be delivered to work instead of home.

Directions are also available on our blog at www.SFGHNaturalFoods.Blogspot.com

What happens to my box if I go on vacation?

With advance notice, you may skip certain dates due to vacation, illness, travel, etc. The advance notice deadline for scheduling changes is midnight the Friday prior to that week’s delivery.

What is a CSA?

CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is a way for people to connect directly with the farms that grow their food. Subscribers sign up to receive a box of seasonal fruits and vegetables, which are delivered on a regular basis to a convenient location. Because of the direct connection between the farmers and consumers, the farmers are able to charge less money and more of the money stays with the farm.

How was Capay Valley Farm Shop chosen to provide a CSA for SFGH?

The SFGH Natural Foods Team interviewed several CSA programs before selecting Capay Valley Farm Shop. Team members asked questions, sampled boxes, and visited the farms where the food will be grown. The FarmShop has exceptional produce, fair labor practices, sustainable farming methods, and an innovative spirit.

Where is Capay Valley?

The Capay Valley is part of the Cache Creek Watershed, nested along the Coast Range in Yolo County between Sacramento and the Bay Area. It is approximately 90 miles north of San Francisco off hwy 505.