CHARLOTTE -- Organic foods are becoming more available as the healthy option grows in popularity. The USDA says organic foods account for more than four percent of all U.S. food sales.

Julia Simon takes pride in every meal she prepares. She started Nourish three years ago because she wanted to bring healthy, organic food to others.

"During the busy working week is probably when it's hardest to hold down your dietary requirements, trying to eat healthy but really busy, said founder and executive chef, Julia Simon. So what we're trying to do is get between you and the microwave burrito."

The organic, vegan delivery service will bring weekly meals directly to your doorstep. Simon says she buys as much local produce as possible, helping other small business owners.

"Not only can we get a little personalization with the produce we use, but we get to know who's growing it, said Simon. We know their standards are as high as ours. If we have trouble, they're right there.

The USDA says the demand for organic food continues to increase and is estimated to reach $35 billion in sales in 2014. Simon is trying to keep up with that demand, expanding her delivery service to across North Carolina.

"It took a few trials, but well worth it, said Nourish Fulfillment manager Erik Berns. And definitely essential. The last thing we want is a customer getting something unsatisfactory."

The company faced challenges with shipping the meals in a way that keeps them fresh and safe to eat. Simon admits eating organic, and having it delivered to your door will cost more, but she says using local companies to help with the process can help keep the cost down.

There are several organic food delivery services in North Carolina. Nourish Delivered will begin accepting statewide orders on Cyber Monday.

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Charlotte Organic Food Delivery Service Expands Across NC