Bees help the environment in numerous ways. But most importantly, they pollinate our food, allowing it to grow and thrive. Without healthy bees, we don't have healthy crops. The more bees increase vegetable and fruit production. Just one colony of bees can double the number of vegetables and fruits produced. More than 1/3 of our food consumption comes from foods that are pollinated by bees. Without bees, our food supply is greatly threatened.