Bounty & Soul
Food Security · Black Mountain, NC · est. 2014
Connect, share, and celebrate nutritious food, education, and community. Bounty & Soul runs weekly free Produce to the People markets paired with cooking demos, wellness classes, and resources — working at the intersection of food, farms, and health so everyone can eat well and thrive.
289,562
individuals served in 2025
2,085,000+ lbs
fresh produce distributed in 2025
99%
report improved health and wellbeing
484
free community markets held in 2025
Donate
Gifts buy fresh produce from regional farms and put it directly into the hands of neighbors at free markets — recently doubled through matching campaigns.
Donate →Volunteer
All-Star Volunteers run the markets, pack produce, and lead classes, contributing more than 150,750 hours to date.
Volunteer →Learn / Share
Markets that pair free produce with nutrition education move millions of pounds of food a year. Learn how Bounty & Soul ties food to health.
Learn / Share →Programs
- Produce to the People — weekly free fresh-produce markets across the Swannanoa Valley
- Farmers Alliance — sourcing from regional farm partners
- Rooted in Health — cooking demos, nutrition education, and free movement classes
- Home delivery for neighbors facing transportation and health barriers
- New 6,000-square-foot food hub (2026) expanding storage and distribution capacity
Sources (public information, compiled independently): Bounty & Soul — Home & 2025 Impact · Bounty & Soul — About. Data as of 2026-06-07.