Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Love
Dessert Bus + Social Enterprise
Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Love is a mobile dessert bus serving one-of-a-kind, novel ice cream balls—with a mission as sweet as its treats.
Our Mission
We are on a mission to bring joy, teach skills, and serve community. We fulfill this mission by advocating for inclusive communities that see the value in all abilities.
We partner with organizations and schools to provide on-the-job hospitality training and life skills development to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We want our bus to be a vehicle to competitive integrated employment for an underserved and extremely talented group of individuals who have so much to contribute to our workforce!
OUR MENU
What is an ice cream ball?
Goodness Gracious! Yummy….
Just Imagine holding a perfect sphere of happiness— premium ice cream, wrapped in the perfect blend of gooey marshmallow and crunchy cereal.
With each bite, the crunchy, sweet exterior gives way to cold, creamy goodness inside—satisfying childhood cravings and grown-up indulgence in one magical, handcrafted treat. We have crafted the Original Ice Cream Ball Treat™—a one-of-a-kind dessert experience, rolled with love and made to bring joy and delight to all ages.
Our creativity doesn’t stop there. In addition to our signature Ice Cream Ball Treats™, our menu features cereal-infused coffees and gooey cereal cookie bars packed with bold, satisfying flavor. During the hotter months, we’ll also keep you cool with novelty drinks like fresh chilled coconuts. Whether you catch us at a local pop-up or bring us to your next event, we’re ready to serve treats that leave a lasting impression.
A Social Change Agent Disguised as a Food Bus.
Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Love is a food bus on a mission to bring joy, teach skills, and serve community.
So how exactly do we live out our mission?
Bring Joy - The belly of our mission!
Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Love delivers joy through our signature creation: the ice cream ball. Imagine a scoop of creamy ice cream, wrapped in a crunchy, sweet cereal, crafting the ultimate blissful treat. Available daily from our food bus, we invite you to savor our fan-favorite flavors or hire us for your special event and we can design your own custom balls. we guarantee an experience that's not just unforgettable but truly joy-provoking with every bite.
Teach Skills-The heart of our mission!
Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Love empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a comprehensive ten-week employment training program that takes place on and off the bus. The training program equips individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with essential workplace competencies, like Serve Safe Skills. This program is a vehicle to competitive employment and meaningful employment in the hospitality sector upon completion of the program.
Serve Community- The soul of our mission!
Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Love strives to challenge and change societal perceptions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by showcasing their incredible abilities. By actively participating in local events, we help foster a community that values everyone’s unique contributions. Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Love is not just a food bus; it's a movement toward a more inclusive society where all skills are recognized and celebrated.
