Wheeling Farm Stand Market

A fresh approach to fresh produce

Parish / Club/ Not For Profit Fund RaiserProduce Program

Wheeling Farm Stand Market has designed a program where non-profit groups can set up and operate their own produce markets. Here's how it works: Your church or other non-profit group pre-orders Organic or Regular fruits and vegetables by the case. We deliver the order at a pre-arranged time. Your group decides pricing and hours of operation, and arranges for volunteers to man the market.

Since we have fresh fruits and vegetables available year-round, your market can be open at whatever times work best for your particular organization. Most churches arrange delivery so that produce can be sold to parishioners following the weekly service. Youth groups, choirs, or other subgroups within the church share responsibility for set-up, sales, and take-down.

Churches may choose to donate any leftovers to a local food pantry.

The best part is the profit potential. For example, if a group purchases a 25 lb. case of tomatoes from Wheeling Farm Stand Market for $15, they may then sell the tomatoes for $1/lb. and realize a profit of $10 per case. Most items have a profit potential of 40-50% so if 200 parishioners spend $7 each per week at the market, there is a potential to earn about $700 per week for your organization's fundraising needs.

Everyone loves fresh produce, and we've found parishioners love the idea of shopping "on location" after church. The secret is to be consistent. Once your customers realize you offer FRESH produce on a regular basis, your profits will grow.

It's a win-win-win situation for everyone. Healthy foods, fundraising, outreach all in one!
Call Bill Hein For Details 847-650-8985
bhein1402@att.net