Bountiful Baskets pick up from 3-1-2014

Yesterday was basket day and I must say this has to be one of my favorites so far.  This time our site reached its maximum participation by 1pm on Tuesday with 96 total baskets, so we had the most people participating ever.  There were a few issues at the site but for the most part everyone pulled together and made the experience as wonderful as always.  The big issue was our poor driver George was delayed in his drive and almost an hour late.  Typically we are notified when he will be late and let participants know about the adjusted time.  Unfortunately, this was one of those rare times we had no advanced warning that he would be late.  This of course means everyone was left standing around left waiting but everyone seemed to be very understanding and come together.  As we waited the kids played in an open field with each other and I think many people had the opportunity to connect with new people.

Once the truck arrived at Almost 4pm (instead of 3:15) those who had arrived to volunteer rushed into action and even with three pallets of food to unload and inventory we managed to get George back on the road to his next stop in an astounding 15 minutes instead of 30.  That wouldn't have happened without everyone that was willing to jump in and get it moving.  Of course we only have so many volunteer because too many and it becomes crowded and more chaotic.  We usually cap the volunteers around 12 though I think we had a few extra this time around and I am truly grateful to have had them.  As soon as we were done unloading, they set right to work getting the produce distributed as quickly as possible and of course we had let those in line know what was going on.

Now on to the basket itself.  I was so impressed to see what the bounty was for this week that I could barely contain my excitement as the baskets were loaded full of jicama, cabbage, English cucumbers, broccoli, asparagus, heirloom grape tomatoes, grapefruits, bananas, mandarin oranges, and a carton of strawberries.  Then there were the add on.  There was organic honey wheat bread, a lunch box pack, organic coconut oil, cherry pecan granola, 8lb cases of strawberries, 20lb bags of baking potatoes, 25lb cases of roma tomatoes, assorted baguette pack, a California blend pack, and a wrap pack.  There was definitely plenty offered and Bountiful Baskets out did themselves this time for sure.  Now on to a few photos and hopefully I will see you all there again in 2 weeks.

Lunch Box Pack $13

Conventional Basket $15

Big Baking Potatoes $6.75

Wrap pack $12.75

Strawberry Case $14

Wow what great deals we were able to get and I know these will definitely help my family eat better this week.  The next Contribution opens March 10th at noon.  Feel free to join our Facebook Event as a reminder.

~Jennifer

Hinesville Wholesome Eating Facebook Poster Contest

Did you get the amazing basket this week?  How about some of those add ons?  Would you like to show off a little creativity and possibly get an add on for free on March 15th?  It is time for our spring contest and we could use some new posters.  Instead of me trying to make several with just the few photos I get, my challenge for you is to join in the fun.  Take a picture of your goodies and design a poster.

 

 

Something like this

Or this

All photos submitted to the Facebook Page will be placed into a folder on Monday March 3rd at noon EST.  The one with the most likes by Monday March 10th at 11am will receive a free add on ($10 or less) at the March 15th pickup*.  Sounds easy enough, right?  These posters will be public and shared with others.  Also no exaggerations on prices please.  In other words don't use a picture of a basket and all of your add ons with the caption all of this for $21.50.

*Pick up of add on only valid at the Willowbrook Plaza location in Hinesville, Georgia.

~Jennifer