Want to make cooking at home easy without sacrificing quality? Say hello to Winston-Salem Fresh Box. It's a meal kit delivery service that uses products that are almost literally from our backyard.

Owner Rebecca Hefner started the business in June 2023 because she wanted families in Winston-Salem to have easy access to responsibly sourced goods + fresh ingredients.

"It may be hard to bounce around town to visit these farms and businesses, or you may be too busy to pop over to the farmers market each Saturday, so we want the option to bring it directly to your door without any hassle," Hefner told City Editor Cambridge.

These veggies go from Fair Share Farm in Pfafftown to your table. | Photo by Fair Share Farm via Winston-Salem Fresh Box

She partnered with local vendors to offer fresh produce, protein, jams, and baked goods. They include:

Every Sunday, subscribers receive an email with a look at the week's featured box. It includes a variety of ingredients, enough food for at least four meals, and at least one recommended recipe. Prices vary week-to-week based on ingredients, but usually range between $35 and $60. Hefner says you can feel good about what you're buying + eating.

"It's not only important to support our local businesses and farmers to keep their stories alive, but to have the option to buy goods that we know where they came from and know that we're eating the best ingredients to serve our bodies and minds," Hefner said.

We heart responsibly sourced beef. | Photo by Smoke City Meats via Winston-Salem Fresh Box

Customers also have the option to build their own box with ingredients from the online shop. All orders must be placed by Monday at 8 p.m. You'll find your box on your doorstep Thursday between 1 and 5 p.m.

Winston-Salem Fresh Box isn't a subscription service, so you don't have to worry about skipping deliveries or being automatically charged. It's available to households within a 10-15 mile radius of downtown.