Inclusive Trade Highlight: Ruby Jewel Ice Cream

Trained chef Lisa Herlinger created her artisan ice cream sandwiches in Portland in 2004. She first sold them at the Portland Farmers Market and grew the company over the years, receiving attention on The Food Network. Ruby Jewel uses natural Pacific Northwest ingredients.

Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches are on sale at the co-op for $2.99! Find them in our new Ruby Jewel cooler between the wine and cheese sections.

4th of July Weekend Hot Dog Bar

Our deli is planning to put on a Hot Dog Bar Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4. We will have natural, uncured beef hot dogs, vegan dogs, baked beans, mac and cheese, condiments, potato salad, warm buns, gluten-free buns, steamed broccoli and roasted potatoes. Don’t forget to top off your hot dog with all sorts of veggies from the salad bar. And of course we’ll have plenty of potato chips, beer and local ice cream sandwiches too!

We will be open regular hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., on July 4. Planning to watch the fireworks over the Columbia River? Stop by for some snacks and beverages before setting up your folding chairs at the nearby Riverwalk.

Have a happy and safe holiday!

Bath and Body Care Sale runs Tuesday-Thursday!

Bath and Body Care Sale! Between Tuesday and Thursday, get 20% off on all bath and body care products from our Wellness section!

We offer a wide array of natural hair care, facial care, cosmetics, soaps, bath salts, deodorants, oral care, and aromatherapy products to help you nourish and pamper yourself. Now is a great time to stock up and save!

Local producer Kate from Wild Chick Organics plans to showcase her skincare products at the co-op from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Kim Rose Adams plans to be here with her soaking salts from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursday!

Learn more about our Wellness Department. 

We’re hiring!

Astoria Co+op is looking for positive, team-oriented people to join the co-op kitchen and produce department. These positions offer a unique opportunity to do what you love inside a positive workplace culture.

We value a good work ethic and positive attitude. We offer year round steady employment, excellent benefits, and you contribute to a cooperatively-owned business serving our community with healthy food.

Salary range is $15-$20/hour.

Apply at https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Astoria-Co-Op

Happy Father’s Day Weekend!

Celebrate Father’s Day by sharing a delicious meal together! Take advantage of our incredible Fresh Deals on organic melons and grill-ready veggies like corn on the cob, portabella mushrooms, Vidalia onions and asparagus. We also have great sales on Tomahawk steaks, house-made burger patties, co-op made kimchi, sauerkraut, sliced cheeses and local burger buns. And, don’t forget to visit our deli and bakery for a delightful mix of sides, salads, dips and desserts.

However and with whomever you choose to celebrate, have a fabulous get-together this weekend!

 

Pollinator-friendly gardening

Our greenskeeper, Becky Graham of Harvest Moon Design, has grown a pollinator-friendly garden at the co-op! Our garden encourages beneficial visitors like bees, butterflies, insects and birds. The variety of plants and plant shapes are intentional, as hummingbirds can access some flowers that insects can’t, and vice versa, and some plants have higher amounts of pollen and nectar.

“Everything is grown organically and naturally because healthy soil makes for healthy plants. I’m trying to create a healthy microbial life. There’s so much going on under our feet,” Graham said.

It is also a nourishing garden. The plants’ nectar and pollen nourishes the pollinators, who in turn keep the garden healthy. Our deli cooks with herbs from this garden so it can feed you too!

Photos by Becky Graham.

Owner Appreciation Days start June 4!

Happy Owner Appreciation Days! Between June 4-12, co-op owners can choose a shopping trip to stock up and save up to 20%. Here’s how the discount works:

· Spend under $100, get 10% off
· Spend $100–$149.99, get 15% off
· Spend $150 or more, get 20% off

You must be a co-op owner with equity payments up-to-date to receive discount. Applies to items in stock and does not stack with case discounts.

Not a co-op owner? It’s easy to join and take part in the savings. Click here to learn more about co-op ownership.

Thanks so much for your support!

Co-ops Organic Wine Fest on Saturday!

Join us from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28 for the Co-ops Organic Wine Fest! Agustín from La Riojana, Argentina’s largest wine cooperative, will be giving out samples of organic wine and telling the story of La Riojana Cooperative and Moncaro Wines. Come sip some wine while listening to music from Argentina and Italy! Cheers!

Memorial Day Weekend Sales!

Your co-op has just what you need for Memorial Day weekend! Kick off the summer with Painted Hills top sirloin, Buoy Beer IPA, mini watermelons, peaches and heirloom tomatoes, all on sale through the end of May.

Traveling for the long weekend? Make a quick stop on your way in or out of town to grab locally made, ready-to-go food on sale, including co-op burritos, Beecher’s Cheese cheese curds and Flax4life brownies. Don’t forget the King Harvest hummus, which goes well with chips or carrots! Happy summertime!

Ownership Drive starts May 15

Own a grocery store with us! Everyone is welcome to shop at our co-op, but there are benefits to ownership and during our owner drive, May 15-21, there are extra incentives to join including 20% off a shopping trip, a free tote and a chance to win a prize.

Sign up with a refundable $25 per year, which will more than pay for itself during Owner Appreciation weeks when you get to save up to 20% on a shopping trip four times per year. Owners can also order cases of their favorite products and save 10%.

We are a community-owned grocery store, a consumer-owned cooperative. Our shareholders are regular people just like you who elect a board of directors to oversee the store and staff carry out the day-to-day work.

By becoming an owner of the co-op, you contribute to a vibrant local economy that puts people before profits and keeps more of your dollar circulating within the community. Some examples include expanding the marketplace for locally-grown food and supporting good jobs. Learn more about the benefits of co-op ownership and how it works.

Join thousands of your friends and neighbors in owning Astoria Co+op. Click here for an application.