Bounty & Soul

Produce to the People In 2023,1,251,169 pounds of fresh produce and nutritious food was distributed to approximately 136,757 participants through 3 weekly community markets, and our food box delivery service. We successfully transitioned from hosting drive-thru distributions 2x/week to in-person community markets 3x/week. We experienced a 16.2 % increase in participation in our services, a reflection of increased regional food insecurity due to socioeconomic factors like rising housing costs, inflation and low wages. We continued to see growth in our home delivery program, providing healthy food for 10,144 individuals that were affected by transportation and health barriers. Our UNCA externally validated annual survey demonstrated the significant impact we had on individuals stability, as well as their health and wellbeing. According to survey data, 93% of respondents reported that participating with Bounty & Soul provided more stability as they worked through life circumstances and 98% of respondents reported an increase in their consumption of fruits and vegetables.

Farmers Alliance: In 2023, we collaborated with 75 farm partners and distributed over 107,000 pounds of locally grown and sourced food through our community markets and home deliver program. We also shared 21,588 plant starts with our participants and farm partners as well as providing gardening education and resources. Rooted in Health: A whole person health education program including weekly classes, cooking demos, recipes, nutrition information, resources, and individualized nutrition counseling. In 2023 we provided: 302 yoga, exercise and health classes 115 live cooking demonstrations 27,000 samples provided at community markets 99 % reported that Bounty & Soul had positively impacted their health & wellbeing and 99% reported always feeling valued.