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Trial Membership (12 Weeks)

Trial Membership (12 Weeks)

We are launching our first season with a 12 week trial period from September 29 - December 15, 2025. Details on subscribing for the remainder of the full season (Jan 5th - May 25th) will be communicated in mid November.

Initial Box Type

How It Works

Step 1: Start Simple

Pay your $2,400 Delivery Service Fee and choose your initial starting box type.

Box Option Details:

All produce is sourced from small, organic California farmers.

Step 2: Stay Flexible

Once subscribed, manage your weekly box selections from your account:

  • One box not enough? Add multiple boxes and/or box types for any weekly delivery
  • Change quantities and types each week as your preferences evolve
  • Pause deliveries when traveling or well-stocked

Boxes are billed weekly based on your selections. This is in addition to your Trial Season Service Fee.

Step 3: No Long-Term Commitment

Try our service for 12 weeks with complete flexibility to decide what works for your household. We will communicate subscription details for the remainder of the 2025-2026 season (Jan 5th - May 25th, 2026) in early November.

Ready to Get Started?

Select your initial starting box above, pay your $2,400 Delivery Service Fee, and begin your 12-week journey with fresh, seasonal produce from small organic farms in California.

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FAQ's

Why is there a one time Delivery Service Fee?

As a new venture in our first season, we're taking a thoughtful approach to growth. This allows us to deliver the premium quality and personalized service you deserve while we refine our operations.

Our Delivery Service Fee covers essential infrastructure and operational costs, while our weekly box pricing and items from the Missing Ingredient catalog reflects only the produce costs and a modest margin. This structure ensures we can maintain consistent service quality regardless of weekly order variations.

We're excited to have you as part of our founding community as we prove this concept together. Your participation and feedback this season will directly shape how we evolve our service. Based on what we learn about usage patterns and member preferences, future seasons may feature alternative subscription models with reduced or eliminated seasonal fees.

Thank you for joining us in building something special from the ground up.

What is the cut-off day for making changes or pausing my weekly shipment?

The cutoff is Thursday at 9pm for edits to your next Monday delivery.

If you miss the weekly cancellation deadline, and cannot accept your Smuggler Box, we will donate those perishables to Harvest for Hunger, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Can I add more than one box or box type to my weekly delivery?

Absolutely! Simply log into your account, select the delivery week you'd like to modify, and adjust your box quantity or type as needed.

Important note: When you make changes to a specific week, our system automatically applies those same changes to all subsequent weeks. If you only want to modify one particular week, you'll need to go back and adjust the following weeks individually to your preferred selections.

Beyond this 12 week trial period, how do I renew my subscription for the remainder of the full 2025-2026 season (January 5th - May 25th, 2026)?

We'll send resubscription invitations via email and text in early November, so please keep an eye out for those communications.

Due to security protocols, our system doesn't store payment information between seasons, so continuing members will need to complete a new subscription process with fresh payment details. This ensures your financial information remains secure and gives you the opportunity to update any account preferences for the new season.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back for another great season!

What is the personal shopping service included with my subscription?

This service complements your weekly produce box or boxes. Here's how it works:

  • Every Wednesday afternoon, we will email/text you what's in the next weeks delivery.
  • If you need additional items, browse our Personal Shopping catalog on our website.
  • Each week, order any missing produce à la carte as you would any e-commerce shopping experience. We source primarily from local California farmers markets, though some items may come from our partner Monterey Market in Berkeley when local produce is out of season. Monterey Market also works with trusted organic farmers in Mexico and Canada to ensure year-round availability of quality organic produce.
  • We'll deliver everything together to your door

Example: Your box includes artichokes, corn, tomatoes, peppers, and beans, but you need eggplant, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and herbs. Simply order those extras from our catalog.

Can I order from the personal shopping catalog in advance for future weeks?

No, personal shopping orders can only be placed for the next available delivery. Here's how it works:

  • Order by Friday at 9pm → Delivery the following Monday
  • Order after Friday 9pm → Delivery the Monday after next

For example, if you place an order on after 9pm on Friday, it will be delivered the Monday of the following week rather than the immediate, upcoming Monday.