“It’s a positive environment to work in, a nice work culture,” he said. “They listen to us. They are responsive to employees.”

On a recent Wednesday morning, boxes were being filled to go out that day. Via an assembly line, employees begin by placing a liner and ice packs into each container. Items are layered by weight so as not to crush anything.

The well-known Oram’s Donuts from Beaver Falls are available once a month. Products are offered from companies including Commonplace Coffee of Indiana, Pa.; La Prima Espresso Co., based in Pittsburgh’s North Side; Barmy Soda Co. in the East End; Wild Rise Bakery in Homewood; Ocho Salsa in Ben Avon; and the Pickled Chef in Latrobe.

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“I have always been interested in farming and the way we use the land for food,” he said. “We have all high-quality products. I believe this is a new concept – no one else is doing a full grocery.

Customers receive an email with a preview of available items so they can order. Their credit card is charged at the end of their shopping window.

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Huntley wanted to be part of the block party so customers can meet vendors from whom they get food, such as Heather Knepper, owner of Ocho Salsa.

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The business has grown through referrals and via social media. Harvie has had booths at farmers’ markets and has a strong following on Facebook, where customers share meal ideas.

“It just brings me joy,” the Swissvale resident said, referring to the containers of fresh food that arrive weekly. “We get the box, and it’s a way for my daughter and I to cook and entertain, ourselves.”

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Huntley, who lives in Point Breeze, grew up on a Greene County farm, where his parents raised sheep and hay. They worked full-time jobs, so they weren’t able to conduct their agriculture business on a large scale.

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“It’s a great opportunity for me to get fresh salsa to customers,” she said. “Have some salsa and chips, and create memories.”

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He said an average of 60 cents on a dollar goes back to the farmer, and in 2021, Harvie put more than 1.8 million grocery dollars directly into the hands of more than 211 local and regional small farms and artisans.

At Penn State, Huntley earned a degree in information sciences technology with a minor in agriculture business. His company began in 2006 as an agriculture technology business tool for farmers. In 2015, he decided to look at ways to grow the market for local food and give people what they want.

Last year, Harvie and supported and tried over 1,392 different products, from beef, poultry and fish to fruits and vegetables to spices, condiments, nuts, pasta and dairy.

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Harvie founder and CEO Simon Huntley said he emphasizes small and local producers and products made with sustainable practices. He collaborates with 100 to 150 producers and has more than 500 products available weekly, and he continually searches additional products.

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“Harvie is all about local food,” Smith said. “And the food is wonderful. It’s pretty easy. You just choose what you want and have it brought to your door.”

Customers select a plan and choose items from a vast selection of products, which will be delivered to their homes each week. Members can skip any week for no additional fee.

Orders are routed by geographic area. Deliveries are Tuesday through Friday and determined by zip codes. Customers receive a text when their box has arrived.

Harvie is partnering with East End Brewing Co. in Larimer for “The Taste of Harvie Block Party” from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday at East End Brewing. Harvie will showcase 20 food vendors in an outdoor market along Julius Street.

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“I wanted to come up with a way to get local food to people,” Huntley said. “You have to eat, so why not have good, healthy food and have it brought to your door. That gets people what they want, and it’s simple and easy.”

She and Nayara Torres-Ware, 3½, often combine the ingredients into a homemade meal, courtesy of the online grocery service Harvie, a nickname for Harvest. The service collaborates with many local farmers and businesses to bring fresh food, and even real flowers, to customers.

“It is important to put good food in your body. You are going to buy food, so why not spend it on local farmers and companies? It’s a mission-oriented business. I see this as my life’s work.”

Harvie has 2,500 members, mostly in Allegheny County. The warehouse is 4,000 square feet, and Huntley is looking to expand the business to a larger space.

The contents of the box are customizable, from fruits and vegetables to bread, milk, fruit, pastas and pantry staples. Members leave previous weeks’ boxes outside to be reused.

Sherry-Torres was searching for new meal delivery choices and discovered Harvie, based in Lawrenceville. It became a comfort during the pandemic and has continued to be a positive experience.