On Saturday, April 5th 2025, Wish Farms hosted the first ever Berry Bolt 5k Run For Sweetness. 150 runners partook in the cross-country style race at the scenic grounds of our Plant City headquarters. A day of family fun including face painters, bounce houses, and a blueberry u-pick followed the race.
The event kicked off the local blueberry season in central Florida and raised over $169,000 for the Wish Farms Family Foundation and the United Food Bank of Plant City.
“This was a great way for us to give back, while featuring our local Florida blueberry crop”, said Public Relations Director Nick Wishnatzki, “It was the ultimate feel-good, full-circle event. It achieved our give back objectives while highlighting the health benefits of blueberries and a fun, athletic activity.”
Forty-six companies and individuals contributed to the event, with top sponsors including Jerue, Farm Credit, Sweet Life Farms, and Patterson Companies. An army of volunteers from the Food Bank and the Kiwanis Club of Plant City were on hand to support and make the event a success.
One-third of the money raised will be granted to the United Food Bank and Services in Plant City. “We plan to use the generous funds raised to directly support the Kids’ Food Break Bags program this summer,” said Mary Heysek, President and CEO of the Food Bank, “It will help provide nutritious, easy-to-prepare meals for children during the summer break, ensuring they have access to healthy food. We are very grateful for Wish Farms’ support and commitment to helping children thrive.”
Thank you to everyone who supported this event, we look forward to the next Berry Bolt 5K!
