Coop Newsletter
Melissa Bridges
St. J. Food Co-opDecember 11, 2009www.stjfoodcoop.com
Hours: M-W and Saturday 9 am – 6 pm
Th and F 9 am- 7pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm
Sales Goal week of 11/30-12/6 11500. Actual Sales week of 11/30-12/6 11717. Sales Goal week of 12/7-12/13 10500.
Happy Holidays….. Keep it Local!!
FEED YOUR NEIGHBORS!! As always….The St. J. Food Co-op has a St. Johnsbury Food Shelf Donation basket at the front of the store. Please give.
Evergreens by Co-op Member Greg Moore! Handmade and homemade holiday wreaths great for adorning and giving!! Wreath Sales Friday 12/11 ~ 3:30-6
Keep it Local and Shop St. J. The St. J. Co-op has many local gift ideas such as….. STUFF YOUR STOCKINGS WITH THESE!! Sweet things like Vermont Honey, syrup, Eden ice cider, Northbranch ice wine and Old Cavendish Fruitcake…(not your grandma’s fruit cake!)
Body things with Massage Gift Certificates, Old Mill Gift Certificates, Bohemian Body Butter, Elmore Mtn. Goat Soaps and Bubble Bath, handmade Balsam pillows, Evergreen Wreaths and Cedaroma packets.
Sips and Spices in the form of Vermont wines, Apple Cider, Vermont Coffee Company and Vermont Tea Company, Sauces and Spices from Genuine Jamaican and Green Mountain Gourmet For the Kitchen Cookbooks from Rural Vermont and Vermont Wild Edible Authors and to clean up after the cooking- Handmade colorful Scrubbies by Dot
Still not Sure? Give Co-op Caps, Shopping Bags or a Co-op Gift Certificate or Gift Membership!!
Holiday Feasting…Keep the Food Local too! Vermont Turkeys, Tofu and Tempeh… Vermont Fresh Pasta, so many Cheeses and Wine… Brussel Sprouts, Turnips, Carrots, Apples, Cranberries, Squash and Bread! Vermont Apple Pies and Old Cavendish Fruitcakes….
Turkey Details… Misty Knolls, Vermont Order by Thursday December 17, 3pm. Delivered fresh. Delivery Date to be determined. $3.49/lb. Size ranges: 13-14#, 15-18#, 19-24# Turkey breasts are also available.
Shelton Organic Turkeys Delivered Frozen. Order by Wednesday 12/16, 2pm for 12/17 delivery. Order by Wednesday 12/23, 2pm for 12/24 delivery. $5.19/lb. Size ranges: 8-12#, 12-16#
Organic Holiday Ham from Second Chance Farm, Danville, VT Delivered Frozen. Order by Friday 12/18, 12pm for 12/21 delivery. Hams $6.59/lb. Ham Steak $6.29/lb. Size ranges 2-5#
West Meadow, VT Gluten-Free bakery
Delivering fresh baked gluten-free items every Tuesday!! http://westmeadowfarmbakery.com/home.php
Chair Massage with Darcie Shedd Gift Certificates 10% off till December 24th! Wednesday Dec. 16 1130-5:30 Wednesday Dec. 23 11:30-5:30 Wednesday Dec. 30 11:30-5:30
1. Holiday Jewelry Repairs Saturday December 12, 10 am – 12pm Bring in that favorite piece to renew, repair, sparkle and shine in time for holiday gift giving and wearing! Meet member and passionate jeweler Mary Jo Mazzonna
2. Gluten Free and Yummy!! Saturday, December 19, 10-12 What to serve that gluten-free family member for holiday treats??? Come in and sample our large selection of gluten free foods and locally baked gluten free products!
Board Meeting Open to all Members Wednesday January 13, 5:00pm Upstairs at the co-op.
GMO updates!! http://www.nongmoproject.org/consumers/search-participating-products/.
http://www.nongmoproject.org/consumers/search-participating-products/browse-by-product-type/.
1. Cooks Needed! Looking for assistance in preparing Gluten-Free products for our Gluten Free Day on Saturday, Dec. 19. Example items- Gluten Free pasta salad; Namaste Gluten Free baking mix; gluten free pizza; Bob’s Old Mill Gluten Free baking mixes. 2. Arts and Craftor- To update our tabletop board. Involves having pictures printed and mounted onto board. 3. Veggie Flash Cards- Need someone to help complete this scissor, glue and writing project. 4. Community Links Wellness Directory. This working member opportunity involves calling on local businesses to see if they are interested in offering discounts to coop members and listing it in our brochure. If you are looking for a flexible working member job- this is it! And a great way to meet other community members!! 5. Health and Wellness Practitioners to be part of our First Friday Health and Wellness program. Co-op Collaborations
1. Up a Buck! The St. J. Food Co-op is following the lead of other local businesses by providing fundraising opportunities for local non-profits at our cash register. Beginning in 2010 we will be accept applications from non-profits interested in utilizing the co-op as a fundraising outlet. Eligible organizations will be granted one month of fundraising through the co-op. The co-op will customers to ‘round-up’ their purchase to the next dollar. This money will be donated to the fundraising group. Contact Melissa at the co-op if your organization is interested in this fundraising opportunity.
2. Farm-to-School Planning grant awarded to the St. Johnsbury School! The St. Johnsbury Food Co-op submitted a Vermont Department of Agriculture Farm-to-School Planning grant on behalf of the St. Johnsbury Elementary School in the fall of 2009. On Monday, 12/7, we were notified that we will be awarded this grant. The money will be used to form a Farm-to-School subcommittee that will develop a sustainable, collaborative, interdisciplinary program which educates and connects students with fresh, nutritious, local foods. If you are interested in serving on this committee please contact Melissa!
2. Wellness x2!!
Where fitness is fun! Join the St. J. Food Co-op & The Club at Old Mill (www.clubatoldmill.com) as we introduce a new joint membership package.
Join the St. J. Food Co-op and get the initiation fee waived when you join The Club.
Join The Club at Old Mill and receive a 15% discount when you join The Co-op.
Savings are also extended to current Co-op and Club members. Must present membership cards to receive discounts. One time discount only.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Donna Doel
Elizabeth Emerson
Meryl Lebowitz
Joe Flynn
Christina Paula Blake
Ken Norris
Stephen & Reberta Tanner
William Cotte
Alan McGrath Jr.
Chris Mullen
David Buck Beliles
Thank you Working Members!
Bob Roos
Fritz Fay
Carol Adams
Betsy Millman
Roberta Horowitz
Mildred LaBeur
Amanda Weisenfeld
Vicki Moore
The Co-op Board of Directors
Sale, New and Returning Items…. |
Harvest Hill Farm, Walden VT Sweet Carrots
Too Little Farm, Barnet,VT Acorn, Buttercup, and Kuri Winter Squash
Local Tomatoes, Green Kale, Turnips, Brussel Sprouts
GROCERIES
New Chapter Supplements
All New Chapter products are priced at 25% off. These prices will be good through the end of December!! Member discounts apply in addition to the
25% off. New Chapter Organics Limited Offer While Supplies Last at 42% OFF:Life Shield Throat Defense….Cinnamon or Peppermint SRP$34.95 MSP $19.99 Arrowhead Mills Org. Stuffing Mixes: Cornbread, Savory Herb SRP$4.19 MSP$3.49
NEW Green & Black’s Organic 72% Dark Chocolate Baking Bar
NEW Pamelas’s Wheat & Gluten Free Ginger Cookies
Grown Right Organic Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
Farmer’s Market Organic Canned Pumpkin SRP$3.39 MSP$2.89
Dr. Oeteker Organic Apple Cinnamon Muffin Mix SRP$3.89 MSP$2.99
NEW Seeds of Change Organic Tomato Garlic Pasta Sauce. Outstanding item!!
Woodstock Farms Organic 28 oz. Tomatoes: Whole Peeled, Diced, Crushed w/Basil
SRP$2.99 MSP$1.89Woodstock Farms Organic 14.5 oz. Diced Tomatoes: Italian, Basil & Garlic
SRP$1.99 MSP$1.29NEW Fantastic Foods Organic Tabouli Salad Mix SRP$3.39 MSP$2.59
NEW Fantastic Foods Tofu Scrambler Mix SRP$3.39 MSP$2.59
Knudsen Organic Sparkling: Apple Cider, Pear SRP$4.59 MSP$3.19
Knudsen Sparkling Cranberry SRP$4.59 MSP$3.19
Napa Valley Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil SRP$15.69 MSP$11.99
Spectrum Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Green Label SRP$19.19 MSP$14.19
NEW Nature’s Path Organic Gluten Free Crunchy Maple Cereal SRP$5.39 MSP$3.99
Nature’s Path Organic Whole Grain Crispy Brown Rice Cereal SRP$5.29 MSP$3.99
NEW Eden Organic Chili Beans w/Jalepeno, Black, Pinto, &Garbanzo Beans
NEW Imagine Organic Roasted Turkey Gravy SRP$2.79 MSP$2.19
Imagine Organic Creamy Broccoli Soup SRP$5.19 MSP$3.99
Imagine Organic Creamy Portobello Mushroom Soup SRP$5.19 MSP$3.99
Imagine Organic Free Range Chicken Broth SRP$4.59 MSP$3.59
Imagine Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth SRP$4.59 MSP$3.59
Imagine Organic Vegetable Broth: Regular and Low Sodium SRP$4.59 MSP$3.59
NEW Imagine Organic No Chicken Chicken Broth SRP$4.59 MSP$3.59
Westbrae Chocolate Peppermint Stick Soy Beverage SRP$3.19 MSP$2.69
Knudsen Organic Just Concord Grape Juice No Concentrates SRP$7.59 MSP$5.99
Knudsen Just Cranberry Juice SRP$9.79 MSP$7.99
Knudsen Just Black Cherry Juice SRP$5.39 MSP$4.29
Bionature Organic Fruit Nectars Six Varieties all on Sale!!
NEW Bionature Organic Tagliolini Egg Noodles SRP$4.29 MSP$3.59
Bionature Organic Pappardelle Egg Noodles SRP$4.29 MSP$3.59
Bionature Organic Tagliatelle Egg Noodles SRP$4.29 MSP$3.59
NEW Mediterranean Organic Kalamata Olives
Garden of Eatin’ Organic Restaurant Style Blue Corn Chips 22oz. SRP$5.99 MSP$4.59
Terra Spiced Sweet Potato Chips SRP$3.99 MSP$2.99
Namaste Gluten-Free Perfect Flour Blend SRP$10.99 MSP$7.99
Namaste Gluten-Free Spice/Carrot Cake Mix SRP$7.39 MSP$4.99
Namaste Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake Mix SRP$6.99 MSP$4.69
Namaste Gluten-Free Muffin Mix SRP$5.29 MSP$3.59
Second Chance Farms, Danville VT Organic Ham Steaks and Bacon
Henry & Lisa’s Bay Scallops w/Japanese Glaze
World Catch Maryland Style Crab Cakes SRP$10.29 MSP$7.49
World Catch Coconut Shrimp with Thai-Citrus Dipping Sauce
Tofurky Vegetarian Roast SRP$15.29 MSP$9.99
NEW Amy’s Organic Enchilada Verde Whole Meal
NEW Tumaro’s Organic 10” Whole Wheat Tortillas SRP$5.99 MSP$4.99
Woodstock Farms Organic Dark Sweet Cherries
NEW Julie’s Organic Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches made with Julie’s
Vanilla ice cream in between GlutenFreeda’s Organic chocolate cookies. YUM!!NEW Shelton’s Turkey Burgers
NEW Shelton’s Turkey Italian Sausage
Vermont Mystic Pie Co. 2-pack Pie Shells SRP$9.99 MSP$8.69 Simply the Best!!
Wholly Wholesome Organic Traditional 9” Pie Crusts, 2-pack
Bubbie’s Pure Kosher Dills 32oz. SRP$7.19 MSP$5.19
Organic Valley Egg Nog 32oz.
Silk Nog Lactose-Free
Organic Valley Shredded Parmesan
Organic Valley Ricotta Cheese
NEW Rhapsody Organic Tempeh 2LB Made with VT Grown Soybeans
NEW Rhapsody Organic Teriyaki Tempeh Made with VT Grown Soybeans
NEW Rhapsody Organic BBQ Tempeh Made with VT Grown Soybeans
South Coast Farms Hand Crafted Organic Cultured, Salted Butter
NEW Follow Your Heart Vegan Gourmet Sour Cream
Organic Valley Salted Whipped Butter SRP$4.99 MSP$3.99
Organic Valley Cultured Butters, Salt and No Salt SRP$7.49 MSP$5.59
Second Chance Farms Local Organic Eggs SRP$5.29 MSP$4.50 just $.50 over cost!
BULKSunspire Organic Fair Trade Dark Chocolate Chips SRP$9.49MSP$8.09/LB
Organic Sugar SRP$1.49/lb MSP$0.99/lb
Organic Rolled Oats SRP$1.29/lb MSP$0.99/lb
Chunks of Energy Organic Super Greens Chunks
Frontier Organic Fair Trade Teas: Ceylon Orange Pekoe, Earl Grey, Irish Breakfast
Once Again Organic Raw Almond Butter
WineMark West 2008 Pinot Noir SRP$14.99 MSP$9.99
Badger Mtn. Organic Riesling SRP$10.99 MSP$9.99
Girasole Organic 2008 Pinot Noir SRP$14.99 MSP$13.99
Goats do Roam 2008 Red SRP$9.99 MSP$7.99
Cline Ancient Vine 2008 Zinfandel SRP$16.99 MSP$14.99
Ramitello 2004 DiMajo Norante SRP$19.99 MSP$15.99
Peter Lehman 2006 Clancy’s SRP$17.99 MSP$14.99
Parker Station 2008 Pinot Noir SRP$13.99 MSP$11.99
Cooper Mountain 2007 20th Anniversary Reserve Pinot Noir SRP$25.99 MSP$23.49
Geyser Peak 2008 Sauvignon Blanc SRP$14.99 MSP$11.99
Hey Mambo Swanky White SRP$11.99 MSP$10.99
Hey Mambo Bistro Style Sultry Red California WineSRP$11.99MSP$10.99
Farnum Hill (Lebanon, NH) Hard Ciders: Farmhouse, Semi-Dry, Extra Dry Still
VERMONT WINES
Eden Ice Cider Company Vermont Ice Cider West Charleston, VT
Shelburne Vineyards ~ Nu Monto; Lakeside White 2008; Cabernet Franc 2008, Cotes de Champlain, Coach Barn Red 2007, Whimsey Meadow Rose
North Branch Vineyards ~ Seyval Blanc, Marquette 2008, Frontenac 2008, Marechal Foch
Boyden Valley ~ River Bend Red, Big Barn Red SRP$17.99 MSP$16.99 Seyval Blanc SRP$15.99 MSP$14.99, Cowtipper White SRP$15.99 MSP$14.99