RALEIGH, N.C. — For the last 20 years, The Flower Shuttle in Raleigh has provided joy to unsuspecting recipients.
Every Tuesday, volunteers meet at Ridge Road Baptist Church to make bouquets.
The flowers are donated from florists or stores like Costco and Trader Joe’s that otherwise would have been tossed out.
The bouquets are then delivered to people who are experiencing terminal illness, disability or poverty.
In the last two decades, the shuttle has delivered more than 380,000 flower arrangements.
“Anything we can do to help bring nature in,” said Eileen Taylor, president of The Flower Shuttle. “And then again, research shows being around fresh flowers, fresh plants is very uplifting for people, so it should brighten their day.”
The shuttle delivers to more than 70 charities, rehabs and nonprofits in Durham, Raleigh and surrounding areas.
Spectrum News Staff
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