It’s Supermarket Employee Day! The day of recognition was created by the Food Industry Association as a time to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives.

Grocery store workers have always been there during times of crisis to ensure the maintenance of the critical pipeline of food and consumer goods that sustain our communities. The last two years have been no exception.

As our General Manager Matt Stanley told co-op staff members: “When I reflect back on the last two years I am amazed at the resilience you all have demonstrated. The co-op has been steadfast in creating a friendly, welcoming, and safe place to work and shop. Thank you for your contribution to the friendly and resilient co-op.”

Meat sale alert! All items in the meat department will be 10% off between February 22 and 24. The co-op has great selections of meat that’s prepared in-house, including dry-aged ribeye steaks, house-made sausages, and chicken marinated in a variety of different flavors. You can also find fresh, locally-caught fish, as well as venison, elk, bison and more! At the co-op, you know you’re getting high quality, sustainably-sourced meat and fish. Enjoy the savings!

Look for huge savings on all your Game Day entrees, snacks and fixings during our sale from Friday through Sunday. We will have great deals on Que Pasa chips, select local brews, salsas, guacamole, dips (including the seven-layer dip, pictured), and avocados, jalapeños, tomatoes and more! All three days, the deli is offering hot chicken wings and vegan, gluten-free cauliflower wings in the hot bar along with carrots and celery in the salad bar.

Our meat department has prepared some special offerings too: take-and-bake jalapeño poppers and organic seasoned party wings so you can get them today and cook them fresh at home.

The co-op will keep you fed while you’re rooting for your favorite team!

Check out some of the deals on this Game Day flyer:

The co-op has a variety of beautiful, delicious and luxurious gift items for Valentine’s Day – whether you’re shopping for a loved one, a friend or yourself! Along with Seely heart-shaped chocolate mint patties, relaxing bath bombs and bath salts, candles and essential oil diffusers, we also have Valentine’s cards and gift bags.

The floral department is stocked with a plethora of colorful bouquets, planters and air plants in heart-shaped magnets. Pick up a jasmine hoop, a planter of white and red roses, pink and red potted calandiva succulents and more!

Our prepared foods department is offering organic chocolate-dipped strawberries and a flourless espresso torte with raspberry mousse and mirror glaze. Chocolate and carrot cake slices are also on sale now for two for $5.

For a romantic dinner, pick up a bottle of Christopher Michael pinot noir and a Painted Hills natural ribeye steak, both of which are also on sale.

Happy Valentine’s Day from your co-op!

Flash sale alert! Full-sized chocolate bars are on sale for 50% off from today through Thursday. Stock up on some of your favorite brands and try some new ones too. We have a variety of organic and ethically-sourced chocolate bars for you to choose from. This high-quality chocolate makes for a great Valentine’s Day present, or a perfect way to treat yourself! The sale is limited to 12 bars per customer, while supplies last, with no substitutions or special orders. Enjoy!

Alaffia is a local, Black-owned business offering a variety of body care products that can be found at the co-op, including body wash, hair products, lotion, deodorant and more. Olowo-n’djo Tchala, from Togo, and Prairie Rose Hyde, from Washington state, founded Alaffia in 2003. Their goal is to redefine the natural products industry through the values of beauty, equality and empowerment, fair trade, and safe, efficacious body care. Sales help fund empowerment projects to support fair trade producer communities in Togo. Alaffia’s Everyday Shea body lotion is on sale at the co-op right now!

Inclusive Trade is a new program developed by National Co-op Grocers, which believes supply chains should include a seat at the table for systemically underrepresented populations. According to NCG, “Supplier diversity promotes greater innovation, a healthier competitive environment and more equitably distributed benefits among all community members.”

Astoria Co+op is committed to doing our part to create a more just society by cultivating partnerships with businesses owned by people who identify as women, Black, indigenous, people of color (POC), LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. Look for the yellow Inclusive Trade signs throughout the store to find products made by some of these businesses so you can support them too.

All Wild Chick Organics skincare products are on sale for 20% off through the month of February. This small, Oregon-based, woman-owned business is committed to using certified organic plants and sustainable business practices, including donating 10% net profits to nature preservation.

Kate Egge, owner of Wild Chick Organics, grew up in Oregon going on nature walks with her mother to gather herbs for teas. This love of nature and her desire to alleviate her own skin issues inspired her to create plant-based skincare products using high quality ingredients that are certified organic, non-GMO and grown without pesticides. Her friends and family members were big fans of these products and encouraged her to start Wild Chick Organics as a business.At the co-op, you can find a variety of these products, including face oil serums, face cream, hemp salve and more to help your skin become healthy, moisturized and nourished with vitamins and minerals from locally-sourced organic plants. For more information, visit wildchickorganics.com. Take advantage of this great deal of 20% off this month!

Supplements will be 20% off from Friday through Sunday, Jan. 28-30. Now is a great time to stock up on vitamins and supplements to keep you healthy and well nourished. Boost your immunity, meet your daily vitamin needs and take care of your body and mind.

The co-op’s extensive wellness department includes a variety of supplement categories. The department’s knowledgeable staff is ready to answer your questions and help you find the right products for your health goals.

Our prepared foods department is offering a special gift item for Valentine’s Day this year: a chocolate strawberry bouquet! This bouquet includes a dozen organic strawberries dipped in semisweet chocolate and drizzled with white chocolate, served in a festive glass vase for your loved one to reuse for years to come. It not only looks fun, it also tastes delicious! Order it now on astoriacoop.square.site to pick up on Feb. 12 so you can enjoy it during the weekend of Valentine’s Day.