February 23, 2020

Hello Members! Please join your Co-op Board and Staff at this week's Board Meeting - Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 6:30pm . The Co-op closes at 6pm so staff can attend the meeting. Your voices and opinions matter - this is your Co-op! Every meeting opens with member comments - which is where we love to hear about opinions and comments from YOU. See you there! Kristin

Local Farms - We Love You! (and we miss you)

Dog Island, Guemes: Shiitake mushrooms (always in my fridge) Federico Farms, SJI: Microgreens; jams, jellies, chutneys, and biscotti Sunnyfield Farm, Lopez: Goats milk yogurt; cheese coming soon!

Bulk Offerings

We've been hearing from a lot of customers that they would like to see us increase our bulk offerings. People are really keen on living a zero-waste lifestyle as much as possible and they look to us to help them to achieve that goal. We invite you to be part of this conversation with us; we will try our best to seek out and offer products that fit this need for our waste-conscious community.  Thanks! Michelle

Madrone Cider - Follow Up Several readers had questions about Madrone; it is a partnership between Shaun and Amy Salamida - and they are local San Juan Islanders. Most exciting is the news that they will be opening a downtown Friday Harbor tasting room this spring on First Street! Thank you for your questions, and interest in supporting them. You can follow their journey by clicking here: @madronecellars or visit https://madronecellars.com/

Mutha Butta...our new Coconut Butter

Ingredients: Organic Coconut The original is simple and sweet. Organic coconut and nothing else - that’s right. This product is incredibly versatile. Used in sauces, icings, creams, and as a butter substitute. From lattes to smoothies, to dairy-free baked goodies and beyond - this jar will take your recipes to the next level. New at your Co-op.

Stay Involved Next meeting date:  Wednesday, Feb. 26th Heritage Bank Community Room 6:30pm Co-op will close at 6PM so that staff can attend. Have something to say? We'd love to hear it. This is your Co-op. Be a part of the conversation.

Special Orders Note: Deadlines have changed for special orders. The next Azure deadlin e is Thursday, Feb. 27th. Pickup falls on Friday, March 6th. Azure is ordered bi-weekly. The UNFI deadline is Friday, Feb. 28th. Pickup falls on Tuesday, March 3rd. UNFI is a weekly order. Email us your order at sanjuancoop@gmail.com Thank you - it's a pleasure serving this great community!

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SJI Food Co-op Mission We strive to provide our community with local and regional food and goods that are organic, sustainable and fairly produced with the smallest carbon footprint. The Co-op encourages conscientious consumption and nurtures community connections.