April 8, 2026 | Bulk Priced Foods, Volunteer Fox Cities
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Focus Fox Valley kicks off with a vibrant segment on the Bulk Priced Food Shop in Greenville, highlighting their seasonal spring offerings, including dye-free candies, custom snack mixes, dip kits, and pre-made treats like cookie cakes and brownies perfect for graduations and celebrations. Host Haley interviews Brenda Hungerford, who emphasizes the store’s commitment to customer-driven innovation, expanding from 240 to over 6,000 items based on community demand, and their growing selection of chemical-free, dye-free products ahead of upcoming FDA regulations. The episode then shifts to community engagement with Volunteer Fox Cities, where CEOs Carolyn DeRosier and Melissa Jagadinsky discuss Global Volunteer Month, National Volunteer Week, and the upcoming Spring Volunteer Fest on April 14th at the Kimberly Clark Nina Conference Center. They promote the event as a chance to connect with 40 nonprofits, explore new causes, and inspire families and students to get involved. The hosts also spotlight the Day of Caring on May 20th, encouraging individuals and workplace teams to volunteer through United Way Fox Cities and utilize volunteer time off. The episode closes with a preview of tomorrow’s special show featuring author Pau Lohr, discussing his memoir 'Bamboo Sun,' and upcoming community events including library programming and the Walk to Remember for suicide prevention.
Bulk Priced Food Shop in Greenville offers unique, customizable treats for celebrations like graduations and weddings, including pre-made cookie cakes, brownies, and dye-free candies.
The store grows based on customer demand, now carrying over 6,000 items, and is expanding its dye-free product line ahead of 2027 FDA regulations.
Volunteer Fox Cities is hosting Spring Volunteer Fest on April 14th, offering a chance to connect with 40 nonprofits and explore new volunteer opportunities.
The Day of Caring on May 20th invites individuals and teams to participate in 17 community projects across the Fox Cities, with support from United Way Fox Cities.
Volunteers can track their hours for the America 250 campaign, which can unlock donation opportunities for nonprofits.
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Welcome & Sponsor: Mosquito Squad
Introductory ad for Mosquito Squad, offering a $50 discount and free upgrade for first-time customers, promoting their barrier treatment to reclaim outdoor spaces.
Spring Celebrations & Bulk Priced Food Shop
Haley introduces the Bulk Priced Food Shop in Greenville, focusing on spring-themed celebrations like graduations and weddings, and their seasonal candy and treat offerings.
Creative Party Treats & Custom Snacks
Brenda shares creative DIY ideas for graduation parties, including colored candy bars, decorated cookie cakes, and unique snack mixes not found in regular grocery stores.
Pre-Made Desserts & Freezer Favorites
The focus shifts to ready-to-serve desserts like half-sheet brownies, pre-cut Rice Krispie squares, and cake squares, all designed to save time for busy families.
Dye-Free Expansion & Customer-Driven Growth
“Once we get two people looking, we start reaching out to our suppliers and that's how we stock this store when we opened with 240 items to now over 6,000.”
“You volunteer and then you bring a friend with. And you've immediately doubled your volunteering.”
“Once we get two people looking, we start reaching out to our suppliers and that's how we stock this store when we opened with 240 items to now over 6,000.”
“You're going to leave there and feel really inspired and reminded that people care, people are doing important work for the community, and you can be a part of that.”
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Volunteer Fox Cities
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Bulk Priced Food Shop
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Brenda Hungerford
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Melissa Jagadinsky
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Carolyn DeRosier
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Kimberly Clark
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Spring Volunteer Fest
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WHBY
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Mosquito Squad
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Global Volunteer Month
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