Taste of Immokalee’s annual holiday sales begin this week with the launch of this year’s theme, Taste the Joy. 100% of profits are returned to Immokalee to alleviate poverty and support youth programs including scholarships for our students. Gift recipients near and far will love the burst of fresh Florida flavors found in the specialty products, as well as the realization that their gift directly benefits the youth that created and packed it.

With a desire to bring holiday cheer to their community that has suffered great loss in 2020, 16-year-old Jeremiah Paul, one of the many young entrepreneurs learning through Taste the Impact and responsible for operating the business, explains the meaning behind the “Joy” theme. “With all the current events happening and uncertainties, we wanted to give our customers and community a new reason to smile.”

The students are pleased to present this year’s gift bundles, with something special for everyone, from the Quarantine Snack to the Holiday Party Deluxe bundle.

Gift bundles are created from Taste of Immokalee products, made with fresh local produce, combining favorites such as salsa and chips, BBQ and hot sauces, and the return of the popular Orange Zest and Chocolate Chip cookies (only available during the Christmas season). Local favorite baker, Mikkelsen’s Pastry Shop, is teaming with Taste of Immokalee this year to bake these cookies, which are shipped to customers within hours of baking.

Gift recipients love the healthy alternative to holiday sweets, as well as the meaning behind their gift. Every bundle tells the story of Taste of Immokalee and the students behind the enterprise. It’s a unique gift that not only gives back but also changes lives.

Taste of Immokalee gift bundles can also be customized for corporate gift-giving, and are a wonderful way for companies to send socially conscious gifts that support our local community.

View all the bundles here and make a differnece in the community, today!