When you order flowers from Aquarossa Farms, you’re doing more than sending a beautiful gift. You’re also helping put food on the table for women in our farming communities in Guatemala. Through our One Order = One Meal initiative, we donate a nutritious meal to a woman-led household for every order placed on our website. And that’s just the beginning.
Why Food Insecurity Hits Women Hardest
In Guatemala, nearly 70% of rural communities experience some form of food insecurity. Indigenous women—many of whom are heads of household—often carry the brunt of this burden. With limited access to land, fair wages, and government support, many families struggle to meet their daily nutritional needs.
At Aquarossa Farms, we’ve seen firsthand how strong, skilled, and resilient these women are. We’ve also seen how food insecurity can create a ripple effect: if a mother doesn’t eat, neither do her children. That’s why we chose to make our community investment personal—and immediate.
The Story Behind Our Flower Farm
Aquarossa Farms was founded in the highlands of Guatemala, where we grow our roses alongside a team of more than 250 Indigenous women. These women are not just workers—they’re caretakers, teachers, breadwinners, and leaders in their communities. Each fresh bouquet we deliver is grown, harvested, and packed by hand, with care and attention that only they can offer.
We are proud to offer farm-to-door delivery that’s not only sustainable but impactful. With every bouquet shipped, we’re building more than a flower business—we’re building a better future for our team and their families.
How the One Order = One Meal Program Works
The model is simple: for every order placed through our website, we donate one nutritious meal to a woman-led household within our farming community. These meals are thoughtfully designed to meet dietary needs and include locally sourced ingredients such as beans, rice, eggs, and vegetables.
We coordinate weekly deliveries to ensure freshness and consistency. Many recipients are workers themselves—others are women in the area who are struggling due to illness, loss of income, or caregiving responsibilities. With every delivery, we’re not only offering nourishment but dignity and support.
Our First 500 Meals (And What We Learned)
In July, we launched the program with an initial donation of 500 meals. The reaction from our team and local community was immediate and overwhelming. One of our packers, María, shared, “For me, it’s not just a meal—it’s knowing that someone sees us, values us, and cares enough to help.”
We also learned how deeply connected our customers feel to the mission. Many have told us that choosing Aquarossa Farms over a generic flower delivery website felt like a small but meaningful way to give back. That tells us we’re on the right path—and we’re just getting started.
The Power of Conscious Gifting
These days, it’s not enough to give a beautiful gift—it’s about giving one with heart. By choosing a bouquet of roses that also feeds a family, you’re sending a message of love, thoughtfulness, and global connection. It’s gifting that goes beyond the moment and into something lasting.
Each Aquarossa order arrives with beautiful packaging, overnight delivery options, and the satisfaction of knowing your flowers are grown and delivered with integrity. This is not a donation you have to think twice about—it's built into every single order, automatically.
What Happens Next
As the program expands, we’re planning to scale our meal donations in three ways:
- Working with local farmers to source even more ingredients sustainably
- Creating special seasonal campaigns to drive donation milestones
- Sharing monthly impact reports so customers can see how their orders are helping
Our dream is to one day offer job training, childcare, and education programs for women in our community—and this is the first step toward that goal.
How You Can Help
It’s simple: just send flowers. Every order placed on our site contributes directly to the One Order = One Meal initiative. Whether you’re sending a bouquet with roses for a birthday, sympathy, or a just-because gesture, you’re also sending nourishment to a woman in need.
The Bottom Line
At Aquarossa Farms, we believe in flowers that do more. With eco-friendly practices, direct from the farm sourcing, and now community support, your gift becomes more than a delivery—it becomes a difference.
Ready to Send a Bouquet That Gives Back?
Place your order today and join a growing movement of conscious gifting. Every fresh flower delivery supports women, feeds families, and builds brighter futures—one bouquet at a time.
Shop now and help us keep the meals (and flowers) coming.