This review will be very similar to the one I wrote for the Valle Vista location.
This is such a wonderful way to get fresh produce in the middle of the desert. It is a food co-op, so every contributor's dollar put in is distributed and given back to the whole group. The organization does not profit from doing this. It is run strictly by volunteers who enjoy sharing their love of fresh produce.
There are a few pick up locations in Kingman. During the A week, there are two sites; the Kingman Academy of Learning Primary School and the Cedar Hills Elementary School. On the B weeks (meaning, every other week), there is a pick up site at the Valle Vista Golf Course. The directions to KAOL are as follows: It is near Stockton Hill Road / Airway Avenue intersection. From I-40 take Stockton Hill Road North. Make a Right on Airway. Make a Right on Burbank Street. The School is on the Left before Centennial Park. It is in the parking lot area right in front of the primary school.
The one at KAOL is definitely more busy. There are two lines while you wait, split by last names. If you ordered an organic pack, you get to skip the long line and pick up your basket in the very front. The site at Valle Vista is less crowded and picking up is a breeze. Your order confirmation number is required for pick up, so I would definitely not leave this at home or not saved on your phone. Also, don't forget to bring bags or boxes to carry your produce home in.
I have participated in this program 4 times and have loved each and every basket I'e received. In addition to the regular basket of 50% fruit/50% vegetables, you can add on any of the special offerings for that week. In the past, I've added on a box of Ataulfo Mango, a Guacamole pack (includes ingredients to make guac), and a tropical pack (mango, plantain, coconut, vanilla beans).
As I mentioned earlier, this program is run by volunteers. So if you have a free hour on one of your weekends, definitely consider helping out. I thought it was pretty easy. All you do is unload the food truck when it comes, help distribute the fruit/veggies into baskets, and/or help check people in when they come to pick up their basket. The End! Anyone of any age can help and you can to have an extra fruit/veggie at the end as a reward for your volunteerism.
A great resource to get all the details about this program is on their website. Make sure to check it out before you get involved.
Really, I absolutely love this program and am so happy a place like Kingman offers it. I would recommend it to anyone wanting fresh produce at a great price. I'm pretty sure I'm addicted as I like surprises and it is a present each week to see what is offered in the basket.
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