Wholesale Nuts and Dried Fruit Supports A Girl & A Gun Fall Fest as Extension of Family Security Mission
Utah, Pennsylvania, and Indiana, October 8, 2025 – The intersection of family wellness and personal empowerment has found an unexpected champion in the founder of a company known for transforming how families approach healthy snacking. Matthew Baron, whose Wholesale Nuts and Dried Fruit has carved out a unique position by eliminating retail markups on premium dried fruits and tree nuts, is extending his mission of empowering families through his sponsorship of A Girl & A Gun’s Fall Fest.
The connection between affordable nutrition and women’s empowerment might not seem obvious at first glance, but Baron sees them as complementary aspects of family security and self-reliance. His company has spent nearly a decade making premium healthy snacks accessible to families by cutting out traditional retail intermediaries, and now he’s applying that same philosophy of empowerment to supporting firearms education for women and girls.
A Girl & A Gun’s Fall Fest, scheduled for October 10-12, 2025 at the Lucas Cattle Co. range, represents the culmination of the organization’s year-round mission to create positive environments for women in defensive training and competitive shooting sports. The 2024 event drew nearly 80 women from 18 different states, establishing it as a significant gathering in the women’s shooting community.
Baron’s path to this sponsorship reflects his broader philosophy about family empowerment through education and skill-building. After founding Wholesale Nuts and Dried Fruit in 2016 following his own health transformation, he recognized that true family wellness extends beyond nutrition to encompass confidence, preparedness, and security. His support for firearms education and martial arts training for women and young girls stems from the same foundational belief that knowledge and skills create independence.
The sponsor’s commitment to A Girl & A Gun aligns with the organization’s core mission of building confidence and empowerment among women. A Girl & A Gun creates positive environments that support women shooters and generates opportunities for women and girls in defensive training and competitive shooting sports, focusing on confidence, empowerment, support, friendships, and fun.
This philosophy mirrors Baron’s approach to business, where removing barriers to healthy nutrition creates opportunities for families to make better choices without financial strain. By eliminating retail markups that can make premium dried fruits and tree nuts prohibitively expensive, his company democratizes access to quality nutrition in much the same way that A Girl & A Gun democratizes access to firearms education and competitive shooting opportunities.
The sponsorship comes at a time when interest in women’s shooting sports and personal defense education continues growing nationwide. A Girl & A Gun’s Fall Festival includes the only all-ladies 3-gun match in the nation, making it a unique event in the competitive shooting landscape. The organization’s emphasis on welcoming participants of all experience levels creates an inclusive environment that encourages skill development and confidence building.
Baron’s support extends beyond financial backing to include advocacy for the broader principles that A Girl & A Gun represents. His belief in martial arts training for women and young girls as tools for empowerment, confidence, and protection demonstrates a comprehensive view of personal development that encompasses both physical and mental preparation.
The connection between nutrition and performance also plays into Baron’s perspective on supporting shooting sports. Quality nutrition supports the focus, steadiness, and endurance required for competitive shooting, creating natural synergies between his business expertise and the activities he sponsors. Premium tree nuts and dried fruits provide sustained energy and cognitive support that benefit athletes in precision sports.
This sponsorship represents a growing trend among business leaders who recognize that community support extends beyond traditional charitable giving to include backing organizations that align with their core values. Baron’s dual focus on family nutrition and personal empowerment creates a coherent philosophy that spans multiple aspects of family wellness and security.
The partnership demonstrates how businesses can support women’s empowerment through organizations that provide practical skills and confidence-building opportunities. By backing events like A Girl & A Gun’s Fall Fest, sponsors contribute to creating spaces where women can develop competence in areas traditionally dominated by men while building supportive communities.
About Wholesale Nuts and Dried Fruit
Wholesale Nuts and Dried Fruit specializes in direct-source distribution of premium tree nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, founded in 2016 with a mission to make healthy snacking affordable and accessible for families. By eliminating retail markups through direct relationships with farmers and processors, the company empowers better grocery habits while helping families snack smarter and cleaner. The Utah, Pennsylvania, and Indiana-based company serves customers nationwide through its e-commerce platform at www.wholesalenutsanddriedfruit.com.
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Last modified: October 22, 2025
