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What does the Co-op carry?
We carry produce, rice, beans, grains, flour, nuts, dried fruit,
spices, bread, milk, local eggs, cheese, meat, local fish, tofu, frozen
foods, veggie burgers, ice cream, ethnic rareties,
eco-friendly housewares, natural beauty products,
and a huge selection of vitamins and supplements. See our groceries page for
some of the brands we carry.
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Hours
Monday -
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday &
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am
- 6pm
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Staff
Eva Smith-Furgason, Manager
Joan Nieminem, Head Stock Clerk
Leah Albert,
Cashier
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Board
Naomi Kauppi, President
Teresa Wagner,
Vice President
Terry Davis,
Secretary
Dave Graczyk, Treasurer
The board meets
the 1st Monday of every month. All members are welcome.
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Join
The fee to join
the cooperative is $10.00. One
membership is good for a whole household.
Members receive a 2% discount, member specials, and a newsletter.
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Volunteer
Cooperatives
derive their strength from the active participation of their members.
Volunteering as a working member at Northwind Natural Foods Co-op has many
benefits. Co-op volunteers can be proud to know that their effort helps the
co-op to succeed. Volunteering at the co-op is a great way to learn new
skills, make friends, and save money.
Members who
volunteer 6 hours each month receive a 10% discount on their co-op purchases
(excluding beer, wine, milk and bananas). Volunteer more than 6 hours and
the balance rolls over to the next month. More than 1 adult in your
household? Volunteer hours are calculated per membership # and can be split
between adults in the same household.
The co-op can
use volunteers in a variety of capacities including, but not limited to:
stocking, cleaning, and help with snow removal. Have a talent or skill not
listed? We could probably use it! Talk to Eva and she’ll find a way to put
your enthusiasm to work. Friday mornings are our busiest time and when
volunteers are especially welcome, but Eva is happy to create volunteer
opportunities based on individual schedules as well.
Looking for a
bigger challenge? The co-op is still looking for both a Bulk Foods
Coordinator and a Produce Coordinator. The Bulk Foods Coordinator position
requires a 6 hour per week commitment (2 days per week). The duties of the
Bulk Foods Coordinator include: regular maintenance and cleaning of the
bulk bins, filling and rotating stock, bulk food bin labeling, pest
prevention, and refilling bagging supplies. The Produce Coordinator
position also requires a 6 hour per week commitment (3 days per week). The
duties of the Produce Coordinator include: ordering produce, organizing the
produce cooler, making signs and price lists, and seeking and buying from
local producers during the summer months. Eva will provide guidance and
training to volunteers interested in either position. Because both of these
positions involve a bigger time commitment, they receive a bigger discount:
25% on co-op purchases (excluding beer, wine, milk and bananas).
If any of these
volunteer opportunities sound like they might be right for you please
contact co-op manager Eva Smith-Furgason at 932-3547 or via email at evannfc@sbcglobal.net
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Mission Statement
1. To provide a
marketing and purchasing outlet for primarily natural, organic, unprocessed
foods and related items at a minimum price, on a nonprofit basis.
2. To educate
and promote to the community healthy lifestyles, wellness and a whole foods
diet emphasizing natural, organic, and unprocessed foods.
3. To educate
the community to the benefits and potentials of our cooperative and
cooperatives in general and to cooperate with other cooperatives.
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