Did you know that any abandoned or refused produce (that is still in good shape) must be donated to our local fire stations? I have had the wonderful opportunity to visit with some of our local firemen these last few weeks, by delivering abandoned baskets to them. They ever so much […]
Your Bountiful Story
Volunteer Spotlight: Mandy E. at South Jordan Fire Station in South Jordan, Utah
When/How did you begin participating with Bountiful Baskets? My sister from Idaho told me about it. Why did you become a site Coordinator? I was asked by my friend Anna to train to be a backup for her. I was subbing fairly often for her and others when the regular […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Anna N. at Paradigm High in South Jordan, Utah
When/How did you begin participating with Bountiful Baskets? I was talking to my Aunt many years ago about how I could not afford fresh fruit to keep on the table for my kids. She told me to look into Bountiful Baskets. I forgot all about it, then one of my Co-Workers was […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Melissa Z. at the Shepherd Volunteer Fire Department, Shepherd, MT
Melissa recently took on the role of Volunteer Site Coordinator when she moved from Billings to Shepherd. She jumped right in when she heard that the site was on the verge of closing. The former Volunteer Site Coordinator had family obligations and could no longer volunteer her time. Melissa and […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Lara M. in St. Joseph, Missouri
Lara M. has long been the face of Bountiful Baskets in Missouri and Arkansas where she is the Volunteer Area Coordinator. She went out on a limb driving quite a ways to train and get her food and now she has a Bountiful Baskets site right in her hometown of […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Carrie R. in Fort Morgan, Colorado
Carrie R. is the newest addition to the Volunteer Team responsible for the awesomeness that happen at Fort Morgan Bountiful Baskets! There’s a team of seven that keeps this organized and fun site going throughout the year even when it is -24 degrees like today. We are so grateful to […]
Bacon and Hatch Chile’s, Enough Said!
You know what I love about Bountiful Baskets? What I REALLY love? Beyond the healthy food on my dinner plate; beyond the rewards I get when I volunteer and do my part to ensure the success of our co-op, which is helping countless people; even beyond money I am saving by […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Trisha S. in Herriman, Utah
Trish S. – Volunteer Site Coordinator at Herriman Fire Station When/ how did you begin participating with Bountiful Baskets? I first heard of Bountiful Baskets in 2009, on a couponing website. I started participating that Fall even though the closest pick up site was 15 miles away from my house. […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Heather S. in West Valley City, Utah
The Valley Fair Mall Site of Bountiful Baskets is in West Valley City, new Salt Lake City, Utah. Heather Shafer is so amazing and we would love to let you get to know her! Heather S. – Volunteer Site Coordinator at Valley Fair Mall When/ how did you begin participating […]
Victoria R.’s Story
My husband and I relocated from Chicago where we had a beautiful organic garden in our backyard to Fort Worth, TX this summer. To say I am having to relearn growing my own foods is an understatement. And veggies I grew in Chicago without a second thought are not an […]