April 8, 2026 | Bulk Priced Foods, Volunteer Fox Cities

Focus Fox Valley28mApril 8, 2026

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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.

Key Takeaways
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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.

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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.

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Volunteer Fox Cities is hosting Spring Volunteer Fest on April 14th, offering a chance to connect with 40 nonprofits and explore new volunteer opportunities.

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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.

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Volunteers can track their hours for the America 250 campaign, which can unlock donation opportunities for nonprofits.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

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.

2:20
3 min

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.

5:00
5 min

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.

10:00
5 min

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.

15:00
5 min

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.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
You volunteer and then you bring a friend with. And you've immediately doubled your volunteering.
Melissa Jagadinsky18:31
Viral: 88.0
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.
Brenda Hungerford13:04
Viral: 85.0
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.
Carolyn DeRosier24:24
Viral: 82.0
Speakers

Host

Haley

Guests

Brenda HungerfordCarolyn DeRosierMelissa Jagadinsky
Topics Discussed
Volunteer Engagement & Community Service92%Seasonal Celebrations90%Bulk Food Shopping & DIY Treats88%Nonprofit Networking Events87%Dye-Free Products & Food Safety85%Workplace Volunteering & VTO80%Youth & Family Volunteerism78%Community Awareness & Mental Health75%
People & Brands

Volunteer Fox Cities

organization

18xPositive

Bulk Priced Food Shop

other

15xPositive

Brenda Hungerford

person

12xPositive

Melissa Jagadinsky

person

10xPositive

Carolyn DeRosier

person

8xPositive

Kimberly Clark

organization

6xPositive

Spring Volunteer Fest

other

5xPositive

WHBY

media

5xNeutral

Mosquito Squad

organization

4xPositive

Global Volunteer Month

other

3xPositive

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