Vacationers Breathe an Extra Sigh of Relief this Summer
Since 2019, Margaret Rudd & Associates has partnered with Men and Women United for Youth & Families for the Vacation Vittles project that provides our guests, travelers to the area, and local residents with locally-grown produce, farm fresh eggs, and shrimp during the prime rental season. We are so excited to continue this partnership and convenient resource in 2025!
How It Works
Each Vacation Vittles bag provides a variety of produce, picked at the peak of freshness by area farmers. A large bag will provide a family of 4 or more with about 10 items while the regular bag will provide a family of 2 to 3 with about 7 items of fruits and vegetables. Depending on harvests, bags may include summer and zucchini squash, blueberries, watermelon, a variety of tomatoes, sweet corn, herbs, cucumbers, green beans, okra, peaches, grapes, peppers, and a variety of lettuces and radishes. Guests also have the option of adding a dozen or more eggs, and a pound or more of shrimp to their orders.
2025 Vacation Vittles Dates: May 24, 2025 to August 30, 2025
The process is simple. You will have until 5pm on the Tuesday before the Saturday arrival date to order. Quantities are limited, so the sooner you order the better!
To Order
- Visit the ordering site over on the Men and Women United for Youth & Families page.
- Scroll to the "Our Products" section, and select the "Select options" button under your preferred bag size to begin your order. (Please note that if shrimp are ordered, they must be picked up at Haag & Sons at 7901 E Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC per NC law.)
- Indicate the number of produce bags you'd like to order in the "Quantity" box. You may also add shrimp or a dozen eggs to your order.
- Enter the Saturday of your arrival date, or the Saturday that falls during your stay. (Bags are only delivered to our office on Saturdays.)
- Click the "Buy Now" button to continue to the check out page.
- Complete the billing details fields. For pick-up location, select or indicate "Margaret Rudd and Associates".
- Review your order and proceed to payment option and payment details.
- You should receive a confirmation of your purchase/order through email. It will be sent to the email provided during the ordering process.
- Repeat the process for any additional weeks you plan to stay.
- Wait patiently and pick up at arrival!*
Our office will be notified of your order in advance of your arrival. Deliveries may be picked up at our Oak Island office upon your Saturday check-in.
*Please note that guests scheduled to arrive outside of our normal Saturday check-in timeframe may still pick up their bags; however, we cannot guarantee the same freshness as bags picked up on the Saturday delivery date. Produce bags and eggs will be delivered to our Oak Island office whereas shrimp must be picked up from Haag & Sons at 7901 E Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC per NC law. Any problems with the process, issues with payment, or other items will need to be addressed with Men and Women United directly at vacationvittles@menwomenunited.com as MRA only facilitates the program as a pick-up location.
Looking to Book an Oak Island Vacation
If you love the idea of the Vacation Vittles program but have not yet booked your family's Southport or Oak Island vacation, Margaret Rudd & Associates offers the "best of Brunswick" when it comes to beach vacation rentals and island accommodations. Browse our inventory of convenient condos, 4+ bedroom vacation homes, dog-friendly rentals, and much, much more! If you're looking for a bit more personalized customer service, give us a call at (800) 486-5441 or click on the "Contact Us" button below. Our reservations specialists are available 7 days per week to assist you with your vacation planning needs.
