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Bountiful Harvest in Gouverneur receives $19,000 grant to expand inventory

Posted 4/28/11

GOUVERNEUR -- Natural food store Bountiful Harvest has received a grant of $19,417 from the St. Lawrence County Local Development Corporation to purchase equipment, to expand inventory and for …

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Bountiful Harvest in Gouverneur receives $19,000 grant to expand inventory

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GOUVERNEUR -- Natural food store Bountiful Harvest has received a grant of $19,417 from the St. Lawrence County Local Development Corporation to purchase equipment, to expand inventory and for working capital.

Norine Dowling and daughter Rushteen Dowling-Hughes have been operating Bountiful Harvest since November 2009.

Norine became interested in natural foods and herbs when she was experiencing her own health issues and was given a recommendation by her doctor to take dietary supplements. In pursuing a healthier lifestyle she discovered many ingredients that offer tasty alternatives to traditional foods. Both Norine and her husband both say they have seen positive results from eating healthy diets and through the use of natural dietary supplements.

Bountiful Harvest sells natural foods, supplements and alternative foods such as gluten-free products and almond butter, along with supplements and herbs.

The store stocks dry grocery goods, bulk items and some refrigerated/frozen items including tofu, kefir, and whole grains. Herbs and fresh produce are available in season. In addition they carry natural, personal, and pet products, eco-friendly baby and cleaning products, vitamins and supplements. They offer a selection of books featuring healthy living choices and the store hosts an herbalist once a month who performs iridology for customers.

“Empty storefronts plague many of our communities in St. Lawrence County,” said SLCLDC CEO Raymond Fountain. “Our Microenterprise Grant Program was designed to support businesses like the Bountiful Harvest that fill commercial spaces and bring life back to our downtowns. Norine and Rushteen’s store offers specialty products to the community of Gouverneur that were not readily available within 30 miles,” he said.

The Bountiful Harvest is at 137 East Main St., and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For further information please call the store at 287-0044.