Marti Wymer’s mother always knew how to make everyone feel at home. Anyone who stepped into her home immediately felt welcomed and loved.
When Marti’s mother was diagnosed with cancer, Marti wanted to do anything she could to care for her mother the way she had always cared for her. They were thousands of miles apart and couldn’t be next to each other. Marti wished there was a way to comfort her mother and let her know how much she was loved. Sending a warm bowl of soup was the closest thing to a hug Marti could think of. It was the perfect way to show Marti’s care when she couldn’t be there in person.
With love, care, and her mother top of mind, Spoonful of Comfort was created to send handcrafted, heartwarming soup to those in need of a little extra love. It all began at a kitchen table in 2008, where Marti herself put together care packages filled with fully prepared soup, freshly baked rolls, and oatmeal cookies. Packaged in cheerful yellow, with ribbons hand-tied around each item, she personally delivered each box.
This expression of care was felt by early recipients whose positive word-of-mouth reviews sustained a steady stream of orders. But when a mention online caused orders to overwhelm the website (and Marti), the message was clear: Spoonful of Comfort was on to something. Deciding Spoonful of Comfort was worth pursuing full-time, Marti brought on the talents and expertise of her husband, Steven Wymer, and business partner, Scott Gustafson.
Today, Spoonful of Comfort continues to honor the memory of Marti’s mother with thoughtful packages that console, inspire, and uplift those who need it most. It is Marti’s promise to “make and deliver a Spoonful of Comfort with as much care as if I were sending it to my own mother.”
Spoonful of Comfort is the perfect way to send care, even when you can’t be there. From birthdays to just because, our care packages and gifts nourish relationships no matter the distance. Offer congrats to cross-country friends. Help out new neighbors with a housewarming present. Send the comforts of home to a college student. Soothe a sick loved one or make a bad day better. We’re there for all of life’s moments, happy or sad, big or small.
