Frequently Asked Questions
How do you determine who is eligible for a donation box?
We work with local churches to determine who is in need of the bundle boxes. We just tell the church how many bundles we have available that month and they determine who they are given out to.
How do the farmers get paid?
We pay the farmers their full price. We buy whole animals from the farmer and pay them based on the hanging weight then bring the processed meat back to our facilities to be packaged into bundles or be sent out to customers who order ¼ ½ or whole animals.
How many bundles do you give out each month?
That depends on a number of factors - depending on how many bundle subscriptions we sell, how many donations we receive each month, and how many ¼ ½ or whole animals we sell. Our profits from the bundles and bulk orders help us build more bundles for those in need.
Are you a non-profit?
No. This whole business started as an accident. We started by giving away a few extra Thanksgiving Turkeys from our farm and some people reached out asking if they could donate monthly so we could give meat away monthly. Thinking this was a good idea I reached out to see how many people would be interested figuring we could help 2-3 families each month and was blown away by how many people responded. We decided to open a separate business from our farm to ensure that all the money stays separate from our farm and is used to help make bundles for those in need. I talked with a tax consultant and he shared that due to new tax codes and the time it would take to set up a non-profit, it would be more beneficial to just open another business so we could get to helping people sooner than later. Our goal is to help as many people as we can, we would love to have you join us in this journey!
Are your animals raised grass fed/organic?
Yes and No. We are currently working on finalizing details with several farmers across the state. Every farm is different and every farm practices different farming methods. What works for one farm, may not work for the next farm down the road. We value transparency and showcasing the strengths of both conventional farming and regenerative/grass fed farming. Every farm is different and every farmer is doing the best thing they can for the health of their animals and farm. Each meat bundle box will come with a small bio of the farm/farmer that raised your meats. As we grow we will have more options to choose for bulk orders (1/4, 1/2, or whole animals) as either 100% grass fed, or conventionally raised.
When is pick up for the bundles?
Bundle boxes are available for pick up the 4th Wednesday of every month. This allows everyone to come together and pick up at the same time to see how much of a difference is being made in our community and how many meals we are able to help supply to those in need. A follow up email will be sent after your order confirming pick-up details.