Heath's Produce Stand at Pit Stop

Pit Stop Parking Lot
4700 Highway 119
Montevallo, AL 35115
Contact Person: Heath

I am sure everyone has driven by the Pit Stop gas station at Moore’s Crossroads on a Friday and wondered about all of the great looking produce under the tan umbrellas and in the big white cargo truck, set up on the corner of Highway 119 and Highway 22. We all have thought about stopping for some fresh fruits or veggies; some of us may have actually stopped and talked with Heath, the gentleman who runs this little produce stand. While having a great conversation you were getting bargains on his goods.

Heath is from Chilton County. He and his family previously farmed and sold their produce, but he decided to change the pattern and began buying and reselling fruits and vegetables on a weekly basis. On Monday he goes to the Alabama Farmer’s Market (alabamafarmersmarket.org) for a load of fruits and vegetables. Then on Wednesday, he goes to the Chilton County Farmer’s Market for more produce. On Friday morning, he will stop by Sugar Hill Farms in Verbena, AL where he tops off his selection with tomatoes, peaches, plums, squash, and beans; from there, Heath travels to the Pit Stop and sets up for the day.

Another unique aspect to Heath’s stand is the variety of Amish goods he has for sale. These items are from an Amish sect in Middlesburg, Ohio. Heath acquires the goods from a dealer in Vincent, AL and sells them at his stand. Among the Amish goods available are: cheese, butter, canned fruits and vegetables, jellies and jams, as well as several types of cider including apple, muscadine, and peach.

Heath’s stand is ideal for those who cannot make it to the Montevallo Farmer’s Market on Monday and who do not have transportation to travel to Birmingham to the Alabama market. His stand offers a large variety at affordable prices. Heath offers all of the above goods, as well as bananas, apples, peppers, onions, peas, and potatoes, plus cantaloupes and watermelons.

The next time you are heading out of town on a Friday, stop by and check out some of the Amish goods and great produce.

Christy