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Christmas, the frequency is label production, and he proudly

increased in order to keep up with boasts that several out of town
demand. It’s not unusual for orders customers call him regularly satisfy

to quadruple during the Christmas their craving for more peanuts. He
rush. notes that the largest order that he’s

ever received was for a wedding.
The BUMMs produce six

different flavors of peanuts. They The bride’s parents requested 10
are available from several local cases to give as party favors to guests
merchants, and also at the church, at the reception. Naturally, these

where a table in the fellowship hall came with appropriate labels for the

is dedicated to offering them for sale occasion.
whenever the church office is open.
To date, over 200,000 jars of
Local people who habitually buy the
BUMM peanuts have been sold.
peanuts are encouraged to drop off
This has translated into some
their empty jars for re-use, which is
$300,000.00 being donated to local
not only environmentally friendly,
charities… and that ain’t “peanuts”.
but also cost effective. The group’s

commercial dishwasher recycles well To place your order, call

over 150 returned jars every month. 540-297-5511, for both pickup

The table also features a supply and mail orders.

of order forms for special orders.
Anyone who would like special

labels printed for the jars can use
this form, at no additional charge.

Orders are usually filled within 48
hours.

The popularity of BUMM
peanuts extends well beyond the lake

area: Hundreds of cases have been
delivered through the Post Office,

using Priority Mail, to customers
in over 15 states. BUMM treasurer

Charlie Walker handles sales and

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