Virginia “Flower Lady” raises 200k for hunger relief [Video]

LEESBURG, Va. — Rachel Roberts thought it was a fluke. 12 years ago, she began offering bouquets of flowers outside her Leesburg home in exchange for donations for Loudoun Hunger Relief. She raised 50 dollars from her efforts.  

“That’s a one hit wonder,” Roberts thought.  

Instead, her simple idea went multiplatinum.  

In the years since, Rachel has become affectionately known as Leesburg’s “Flower Lady.” Loudoun Hunger Relief has received nearly 200,000 dollars in donations from her efforts.

“The simplicity of [Rachel’s work] certainly does not reflect the impact of the generosity it’s had,” Jennifer Montgomery, executive director of the non-profit, said.  

Rachel prepares each of her signature bouquets by hand using flowers from her backyard. She spends hours every day clipping and cleaning flowers.  

“Each one I scrutinize over as if it’s going to my best friend,” …