Announcements:
Open House this Saturday –
If you haven’t already done so, set your Calendars and tell your friends about the Open House this Saturday, June 1. This event will be from Noon-3pm This is FREE event for all, come out and bring your friends.
Please spread the word that we will have Free Samples and Prizes as well as the opportunity to shop without being a member. We will be able to answer any questions about our co-op or becoming a member.
Farmacy in Easley — Composting with the community
Farmacy in Easley is teaming up with Atlas Organics to become a compost house in the community. For $14/month, you will receive a 5 gallon bucket for al your food waste and compostable materials to fill and drop of at Farmacy. In return, you will receive 10 gallons of locally sourced organic compost for all your growing needs. Please Contact Jesse at Farmacy for more information.
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Produce Crew Assistants Needed
Assistance is needed with the produce crew, 2-3 times per month for 1-1/2-2 hrs, on Thursday afternoons, schedule to be determined by those who can assist. Please contact
Theresa to volunteer or for more information.
2019 Membership Renewals
Memberships are due the first time you shop at the Co-op in 2019. The cost is still $24 for the entire year. Thank you for your continued support!
Monthly Senior Discount Day
The Co-Op offers a 5% discount to senior 65+ on the 3rd Saturday of each month. The next senior discount day will be held on Saturday May, 18th.
Assistant Manager Needed
Officer position – 0% markup
The Assistant Manager assists the General Manager and Associate Manager in management activities and decision-making, serves in the absence of the Assoc. Manager or General Manager as needed, attends Manager, General Membership and agenda-planning meetings and works to gain knowledge of all jobs, policies and procedures associated with the operation of the Co-op. Good organizational, communication and computer skills are required, including basic knowledge of Word and Excel; familiarity with Google Docs, MailChimp and email lists is a plus. You will work closely with the the Associate & General Manager and we will provide training as needed. If you are interested or want to learn more please contact
Theresa Pizzuto
Order Deadlines and Delivery Dates
UNFI — We will receive our current United delivery on Wednesday, May 29. The order deadline for the next delivery was Monday, June 3. The next delivery date is Thursday, June 12.
Happy Cow — The next order deadline is Saturday, June 8, for a delivery onMonday, June 10.
Sami’s Bread — The last Sami’s order arrived Thursday, February 28th. Please check the freezer for Bagels and Bread.
Frontier Herbs — Orders due monthly on the 4th Wednesday of the month
Albert’s Produce— The next delivery will be within the next month. More info to come. |
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New and Restocked Products
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| Ginger from Fall 2018. Ready to eat, plant, or freeze. |
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| Amy’s Indian Curry Korma wraps |
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Chocolove Extreme Dark chocolate
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Produce Updates
Albert’s Organics Produce Distributor: Our first order arrived on May 15.
- We have the following organic produce: avocados, broccoli, carrots, garlic, Ataulfo mangos, lemons, Vidalia onions, yellow onions, Russet potatoes, acorn squash, Covington yams..
- If you are interested in ordering a specific type of produce please contact Theresa to discuss availability.
Short-term Local Seasonal Produce (To special order please contact Theresa
- Spray-free Strawberries (Mile Creek Farm): we we will continue receiving strawberries weekly as needed based on special orders (to reserve, please call co-op and leave a message with your name and quantity you would like or write order on sheet on counter by register)
- Growing Greens Family Farms: we plan to order greens and other seasonal produce from them every 1-2 weeks. For more information, visit Growing Green Family Farm. They are a local farm in Anderson, SC.
- Cedar Knoll Farm: we will order seasonal produce (currently radishes and lettuce) as our shelf stock is depleted (weekly or every other week).
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No New Consignments this Month.
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bioAllers homeopathic pollen hayfever & tree pollen products
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Discontinued by UNFI
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St. Dalfour Gourmet to Go 3 Bean Salad
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Traina Natural California Bing Cherries
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SunSpire Coconut Dark Chocolate Bar
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Rapunzel Brand
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Coco Powder
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Veg Bouillon (no salt, w/ herbs, w/ sea salt)
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Coconut Secret Organic Almond Coconut Bar
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Nutiva brand Organic Red Palm Oil 15oz is discontinued from the Co-op shelf.
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Full cases of six jars are still available by special order only.
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Reed’s Cherry Brew beverage
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Canned Santa Barbara brand large black olives
Still Available by Special Order
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Eden Organic Red Kidney Beans, 15oz cans
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Eden Organic Cannellini White Kidney Beans, 15oz cans
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Discounted Items
There are a variety of discounted items located on our Clearance shelf.
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Recipes and Health Articles
Self Care is important, check out this article from NOW foods that discusses meditation as a self care practice.
How To Make Meditation Your Daily Ritual
Meditation can be an intimidating practice for many of us – especially when we’re just starting out. Even if you have the best intentions, it can be tough to stick to a daily ritual.
Here’s a quick guide to remind you why it’s a worthy effort to meditate every day, plus some simple techniques (easy as just adding essential oils to your practice!) to get started on a path to daily mediation.
Infographic created in partnership with Yoga Journal Magazine.
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