Stumpf served in the United States Air Force for three years active and two active reserves, she said.
“The Air Force taught me discipline, adaptability, the importance of mission-driven leadership, showing up prepared and taking care of the people around you,” Stumpf said. “Those lessons are foundational to how I operate Bunker Brew every day.”
How we got here
Stumf started Bunker Brew to raise money for her breast cancer treatments while still finding time to homeschool her daughter, she said.
Stumpf has now been cancer free for a year and seeks to bring awareness and encouragement to others who may be struggling with the same thing through her future nonprofit organization, Soar Above.
“Surviving breast cancer twice reinforced those values [learned in the Air Force] in a very personal way,” Stumpf said. “It strengthened my resilience, gave me a deeper sense of purpose, and shifted my focus toward wellness, balance and community impact.”
Stumpf and her daughter attend events in Argyle and surrounding areas with their coffee trailer, charging a travel fee for events 25 miles outside of Argyle. The duo attends catering events, weddings and school events, giving back a portion of the funds made at school events to the parent teacher association. Stumpf updates the Bunker Brew Facebook page with where the trailer will be located.
"Not only did I like [coffee], but the time was convenient for when I needed to still keep my health up,” Stumpf said.
What’s on the menu?
Stumpf seeks out organic and clean products to sell in her coffee trailer.
She orders the coffee from a veteran-owned business in San Antonio and uses Monin branded syrups because they’re the cleanest product for syrups, Stumpf said.
"Coffee is kind of recession proof,” Stumpf adds. “Even if you've lost a job, you're probably going to drink some coffee. If you're really doing well, you're still going to have coffee."
She orders matcha from a place in Japan because it helps with breast cancer, she said.
Bunker Brew also serves organic Chai tea and special drinks based on the season, Stumpf said.
What’s next?
Stumpf is in the process of launching her nonprofit organization, Soar Above, which will raise awareness and establish a community for those struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder or breast cancer, she said.
“I didn't realize how much there was a need and how much my story would impact somebody else's story,” she said. “I try not to look at it as, ‘I had cancer twice.’ I try to say, ‘What did I learn, and who can I help?’ I hope that the coffee shop and Soar Above do that.”
Stumpf plans to move into a building in Argyle to continue serving coffee, and adding organic, clean snacks and pastries. This will become the space where Soar Above will hold events, she said.
A portion of Bunker Brew’s profits will go toward Soar Above, and Bunker Brew can serve its menu at Soar Above events, Stumpf said.
“I hope to have a place that's community-centric, focusing on women in our community, helping to bring awareness [and] having a place that serves organic, clean products,” Stumpf said.
