Wednesday, April 8, 2020

UPDATE on Spring 2020 Walton Feed Group Order


‼️WALTON FEED GROUP ORDER UPDATE‼️
 (These are the 2 emails I have sent to everyone on my email list. Email me if you want to be on my email list and if you want the ordering forms. macooombs5@comporium.net)

Many are asking if we are still going through with the current Spring 2020 order and if there are any issues with Walton Feed being able to supply the food. So here's some info:

1. I spoke with them about this and right now the only issue they see is needing to have a little more lead time to get in some supplies and get our orders shipped.

2. I am moving forward with this Spring order just like I have done for the past 20 years. I will not, can not, function from a place of panic or stress. 😁❤

3. 📅TIMELINE: Orders are due to me by April 22nd. Group leaders can have a few more days and need to have orders to me by April 25th. I will not accept late orders this time. I want to have this order organized and turned in to Walton Feed the first week of May. Please help make my job easier by following directions and putting your name and contact info on the top left of the spreadsheet. Delivery of orders will start in June and continue until everything has been delivered.

4. 💲PAYMENT DEADLINE: The current deadline for payment is set to May 2nd. Because we know there will be a little more time for deliveries, I can push the payment deadline to May 23rd. That is the LATEST I can receive payment. I have to send all money for the entire group order to Walton Feed before they can schedule shipping, so please have all money to me no later than May 23rd. You can pay by Venmo, Paypal, or Check. See the green Ordering Info tab on the spreadsheet for payment info.

5. 🚛DELIVERY LOCATIONS: We will have deliveries wherever we have orders. If we fill a truck, we will have "trucking orders" that get delivered to different locations. If we don't fill a truck, we will have UPS Freight/LTL orders. Same protocol as usual. If we need to put some kind of system in place for delivery day where we are not near each other, I can do that. That will only be an issue for really large group orders, which that is rare. Most orders are smaller. We will figure that out for each delivery with the delivery leader, and it will work out. Please share order with people in your area so we can have a group order in your area.

6. REFUNDS: If Walton Feed cannot get us a product that has been ordered, I will issue a refund to the individual who purchased it by Venmo, Paypal, or check. The only thing they know they cannot get right now that is on my spreadsheet is the bulk box of raisins.

7. QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about this order after reading this and the green Ordering Info tab at the bottom of the spreadsheet, please email or message me. I am always happy to help however I can.

8. 🙏PRAYER: I am a firm believer in prayer and have felt Heavenly Father's help and direction with these orders over the past 20 years and I know He will help us again. Prayers for this order and everyone involved in ordering is appreciated. Hugs to all of you as we go through this time together! 🤗❤

9. I have attached the forms for you. But don't forget that you can also download the Excel order form, the printable PDF price list, and the What Should I Store handout by clicking FILES on this Facebook group page: Walton Feed Group Order

10. Thrive Life is a great option if you are wanting freeze dried food and other items faster than the Walton Feed order. And it is shipped to your door with free shipping options. They are getting things back in stock all the time. You can easily check out what they have in stock by clicking this link:
👉 mythrivefavorites.thrivelife.com/picker
Make sure you check out through the Delivery Service so you get discounted prices and free shipping on any order $99 or more. You do not have not have to order every month and can easily manage your delivery settings.

See below with original Walton Feed ordering info. Melissa : )


From: Melissa Coombs
Sent:

Here is the new price list for the 
SPRING 2020 Walton Feed Group Order!
Hello everyone!
I’m so excited about this new order! Here’s the information!

The Short of it:
  • Group Food Storage Order – discounted prices and shipping rate
  • Order as much or as little as you want – bulk bags, 5 gallon buckets, #10 cans, small cans. They have a wide variety of grains, beans, dehydrated products
  • Deadline to me is April 22nd – use attached spreadsheet
  • Money is due May 2nd, but I can be flexible on receiving payment (*Now extended to May 23rd)
  • Delivery will most likely be in June and July - but it will just depend on how crazy things get, how many trucks we fill, etc.
  • PLEASE spread the word and share this email with others

The Long of it:
Yay! It’s time for another order! I’m always excited to help people with these food orders! It is important to do what we can to be prepared for whatever may come. Just doing a little something can make all the difference! Please help spread the word about this order, and let me know if you would like to head up a group delivery. We can have delivery locations ANYWHERE! (Read below.) All are welcome to join our order! Please forward this to anyone you think might be interested. The deadline is coming right up and it’s only

PRICES ARE DISCOUNTED FROM WALTON FEED'S WEB PRICES, AND THEN DISCOUNTED SHIPPING IS ADDED IN TO GET THE FINAL SHIPPED PRICE. Many of the prices on our price list (that include shipping) are less than Walton Feed's web prices (which don't already include shipping.) The heavier items cost more to ship of course, so those might be above the web prices, but rest assured that ALL of the prices are discounted and then shipping is added in. 
Important change: Walton Feed only offers 5 gallon Super Pail buckets now instead of 6 gallon buckets. “Super Pail” means the food is a sealed in a mylar bag inside the bucket.

PLEASE READ
You can order as little or as much as you would like! Walton Feed offers a huge variety of food in #10 cans (about the size of a gallon), #2.5 cans (about the size of a quart), 6 gallon buckets (Super Pails with Mylar liners), and bulk bags and boxes. We get a discount from Walton Feed's retail prices and good truck shipping rates. We will have delivery locations all over the east coast from Florida to New York, and several other areas in the central US and west coast. Anyone can start a group in their area! We do this order twice a year – once in the spring and once in the fall.

ATTACHED (this is a blog post...you will have to email me for the forms or check the Facebook group)
We have a Facebook page for this order if you want to join it: Walton Feed Group Order You can download the forms from that group page under FILES. 

1 - The Excel Price List is the official price list and what you should use to turn in your order. All you have to do is fill out the contact information in the top left corner, then type in your quantities under Person 1 column. Your order total and weight will automatically be added up at the bottom of the page. Save this to your computer, then you can attach it to an email and send it to your group leader!

2 – Printable PDF Price List – This list is just for convenience in case you want to be able to print the list. But please use the Excel spreadsheet to turn in your order.

3 - What Should I Store PDF - I have attached a form that states recommended foods and amounts. The first page shows a year supply of basics for one person. On the second page I broke it down to a one month supply for one person to help it seem more do-able. This is a great page to copy and use as a handout! The third page is more info and comments if you care to read them. : ) 

DEADLINE AND DELIVERY
The deadline is April 22, 2020. Group Leaders need to have all orders to me by April 25th. Delivery will most likely be in May and June, and possibly July, but it will just depend on everything. I will email you information about your delivery as soon as I have it. I will not leave you in the dark. You will get delivery information as soon as I have it! :) 

PAYMENT
There are 4 options for payment: (Payment due by May 23rd)
  • Checks or cashiers checks can be made to Melissa Coombs or your Group Leader. Follow your Group Leader's instructions! Checks cannot be made to Walton Feed. They do not accept personal checks for our large group order. My address is at the bottom of the email.
  • PayPal payments can be sent to macoombs5@comporium.net. Make sure to click "Paying a Friend" so I am not charged a fee. PLEASE include your name, email address, and city and state in the comments so I know where to credit the payment.
  • You can pay me through Venmo. You can search @Melissa-Coombs-1. 
  • Credit card payments can be done through Paypal. You do not need a Paypal account to pay with a credit card. 

SPREAD THE WORD
There are many people talking about food storage again and really wanting to do an order. Would you please try to email it out to anyone who might be interested, and let people know about it. Feel free to share it with neighbors, friends, family, church groups, homeschool groups, etc. With all that is happening in the world, we need to make sure we have our food storage and supplies in order. Thanks for all you do to help others be prepared. I know that we are blessed as we serve each other!

GROUP/STAKE LEADERS
We currently have orders in SC, NC, GA, VA, TN, FL, MD, TX, NY, AZ and UT. But we can start an order anywhere! Let me know if you would like to head up a delivery in your area.
Note: The spreadsheet is locked to preserve the formulas and you can email me for the password if you are a group leader. That will allow you to copy and paste orders to create a master group spreadsheet. 

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about this order, please email or text me and I will be happy to help! Have a wonderful week! Melissa : )

Melissa Coombs
803-818-1569
2009 Whiskery Ct
York, SC 29745