289,562
individuals served in 2025
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Food Security · Black Mountain, NC · est. 2014
Bounty & Soul
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.
The recordOrg-reported · as of 2026-07-02
2,085,000+ lbs
fresh produce distributed in 2025
99%
report improved health and wellbeing
484
free community markets held in 2025
$1,083,494
invested into the regional economy in 2025
27,500+
individuals served monthly, nearly triple pre-Helene levels
Step upThree ways to act
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 →ProgramsWhat the work looks like
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 (renovations summer 2026, fully operational by winter) expanding storage and distribution capacity
Sources (public information, compiled independently): Bounty & Soul — Home & 2025 Impact · Bounty & Soul — About. Data as of 2026-07-02.