The Bounty Bus Rolls into Lacoochee October 15
🌱 My Power Pack: Powered by Produce. Picked by You. 🌱 Access to Fresh is on the move — and so is a brand-new opportunity for kids, families, and neighbors to learn, shop, and grow together. Starting Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Bounty Bus will kick off its new program at the Boys & Girls […]
What is Food Education?
At Access to Fresh, we believe that food education is the seed of understanding, empathy, and lifelong healthy eating habits—especially for children. Through our Food is Health programs, we spark curiosity that grows into connection, community, resilience, and opportunity. 📚🥦✨ Our Co-Founder, Nichole Dube, says: “Providing knowledge and skills about where food comes from, who […]
Access to Fresh Named 2025 Florida Food is Medicine All-Star!
Access to Fresh Named 2025 Florida Food is Medicine All-Star!
🌟 Food and Health Belong Together—We Are Helping to Lead the Way 🌟
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact at the Boys & Girls Club
I had the privilege of joining an incredible local milestone—the 10 Year Anniversary Celebration at the Lewis Abraham Boys & Girls Club of Lacoochee in Dade City. There was such positive energy in the room, filled with local and state representatives, community champions, and my Leadership Pasco classmates. It was a true reminder of what’s […]
Building Community Through Food: A Full Circle Moment
At Access to Fresh, we believe food is more than fuel—it’s a bridge. It connects us to our health, our neighbors, and our shared future. That’s why I’m so excited to share how our latest partnership is bringing this vision to life in Pasco County. This fall, we’re supporting a pilot program that truly embodies […]
Am I falling down a rabbit hole or climbing a mountain?
That’s the thought I had as I thumbed through my newest book—Transforming Florida Yards by Amanda Pike, recommended by Maura Plante. This came after an evening reading of Good Energy and laughing with my daughter about the broken toe I managed to get while doing yoga with her (my “relax and recharge” plan after lunch […]
🌱 Want to Make Your Voice Count This Fall?
The Bounty Bus is on the move—and we want you with us. 🚌💚 At Access to Fresh, we’ve always believed that sharing food is just the beginning. It’s the stories, the knowledge, and the connections around that food that truly change lives. That’s why this fall, as the Bounty Bus rolls out across our community, […]
Marketing That Nourishes: Why Purpose Is Your Brand’s Healthiest Advantage
Let’s be real. If you’re leading brand strategy right now, you’re juggling tighter budgets, rising expectations, and a sea of sameness. You need brand activations that break through the noise—and mean something. Now imagine this: A marketing opportunity that delivers:– Purpose– Community connection– Storytelling that sticks– Brand visibility with heart …all while addressing one of […]
How a Summer Program Sparked a Movement
It started with a simple idea: give kids a fun, hands-on way to try fruits and vegetables—and send them home with fresh produce every week. The Food Is Health summer program, featured by FOX 13 News and ABC Action News, brought together AdventHealth, the University of Florida, and Dube’s Mobile Market to reach hundreds of […]
Empowering Community Food Systems: Nichole Dube on a Scalable Direct Service ModelÂ
What happens when you blend lived experience, operational grit, and a bold vision for food equity? You get Nichole Dube—a farmer, operator, and co-founder of Access to Fresh—on a mission to transform how communities access and experience food. In the latest episode of Food is Health, Nichole joins host Clancy Harrison for an honest conversation […]