Reducing our carbon footprint
All food waste from the juice bar is composted, and we provide biodegradable and reclyclable plastic bags and cups, and reusable containers whenever possible.

Caring about our community
We recognize our responsibility to be active participants in our local community. Five percent of yearly profits will be donated to a variety of community and non-profit organizations. Please visit our website for more information on our community involvements.

 

Our Community Involvements

November 2013
Selling coupon book for Peggy Brewin Coop Preschool, Be Local, Buy Local

August 8, 2013
La Foret supplie samples of super foods at the presentation of the film: For The Next 7 Generations

December 2012
Selling Cookies for Peggy Brewin Coop Preschool

October 2012
Helping selling tickets of Funky Mamas for The Family Resource Program

February 2010
La Forêt sponsors Dr. Pema Dorjèe and his Tibetan associates to present a lecture on Tibetan Medicine in Wakefield, and offer medical consultations to the public. With your help, we raised $2000 which will go towards opening a Tibetan elderly home as well as an orphanage


Dr. Pema Dorjèe and his Tibetan associates share a shot of wheatgrass at the juice bar.

December 2009
The La Forêt Charity Raffle raised $250 for the Wakefield Community Emergency Fund. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets!! La Forêt presents André Grand-Maître from the Wakefield Community Emergency Fund with a $250 check.

September 12, 2009
Grand Opening Celebration! 5% of all proceeds will go to the La Pêche Community Food Bank..

Spring 2009
The La Forêt business survey raised $124 for the Wakefield-La Pêche Community Center Cooperative. Thank-you to everyone who participated!

Gift Certificates
Giving gift certificates, La Foret is involved and support the community

16 November 2013
Bids 4 Kids auction, Chelsea Cooperative Nursery School

September 28, 2013
Wakefield Moonlight River Run

September 25, 2013
One Strong Girl, Silent Auction

July 1st, 2013
Fête du Canada

May 3-5, 2013
Wakefield Covered Bridge Run

April 28, 2013
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child, Peggy Brewin Silent Auction and Afternoon Tea

January 26, 2013
Frost & Fire Winter Triathlon & Run

November 17, 2012
Bids 4 Kids Auction, Chelsea Cooperative Nursery School

October 7, 2012
Joshua Earth & Oaks Boardshop Host a Wakefield Skateboard Park Fundraiser

September 29, 2012
Wakefield Moonlight River Run

July 1st, 2012
Wakefield Recreation Association, Canada Day, Junk to Funk