Meet the Board | barb

 Hello!    

Hello, I’m barb!

I'm the owner of Good Stuff Grocery alongside my partner, Andreas who makes the best sourdough! 

Good Stuff Grocery grew out of our long-standing love for good food, healthy living, and community. Before opening the shop, I helped open several local businesses in the area, spent years bartending and teaching yoga, and found joy in creating spaces where people could connect, feel welcome, and be well :)

When I was growing up, adventure and service shaped who I am today. I worked as a hiking guide in Utah and served as a Health and Community Development Peace Corps volunteer in Albania, experiences that deeply rooted my belief in the power of community and sustainability. While my degree is in Exercise Physiology, my passion has always been people.

Opening Good Stuff Grocery grew out of all of my past experiences and was a way to bring together fresh, locally sourced food, eco-friendly goods, and a neighborhood-focused space that supports both personal health and the local economy. I’m incredibly excited to serve on the Port Orchard Waterfront Alliance board and to continue investing my time, energy, and heart into this community.

I hope Good Stuff Grocery feels like a space where you can grab a nourishing meal, support local farmers and makers, and feel connected. I plan to be in Port Orchard for a long time, and I’m so grateful to be part of what makes this town special.