Co-op Care
Astoria Co+op’s Change for Community round up program raised over $5,000 for the Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank, including $1,000 that the co-op donated in matching funds. Through November, shoppers can buy a $15 basket of heavily discounted pantry staples that will be delivered directly to the food bank. The current round-up now benefits Co-op Care — a new program that provides store credits to co-op members in need and gift cards distributed through local food banks and partner organizations, helping community members access healthy food with dignity and choice.
You can purchase a Field Day for the Food Bank basket and help fund the Co-op Care program online at https://astoriacoop.square.site/ and at the register when you shop. Thank you!
Co-op Month
This Co-op Month, we are celebrating Astoria Co+op owners with special deals each weekend! Check out the schedule and plan your shopping lists.
Not an owner yet? Come sign up during our Co-op Month Member Drive! Equity is only $25 per year and you receive a $20 coupon when you join. Plus, owners get an extra 10% off on Co+op Deals and case orders. Five new members who sign up during the month will each be a lucky recipient of a $100 gift card! https://astoria.coop/own-it/how-to-join/
Cooperation is radical. When you choose to shop at your co-op, you’re supporting a business that’s all about local, democratic ownership, community food security and solidarity with workers across the supply chain.
Annual Meeting 2025
All co-op owners are invited to attend this year’s Annual Meeting from noon to 2 p.m. October 12 at the Barbey Maritime Center, 2042 Marine Drive, Astoria. Enjoy a free meal from Chef Andy Catalano’s business, Well Seasoned Astoria, hear updates from our board members and get to know your fellow co-op members! Halli Anderson, local violinist, will play violin to serenade our cooperative festivities.
Wednesdays in the Garden
Thanks to Becky Graham of Harvest Moon Design for leading Wednesdays in the Garden! On Aug. 20 she taught kids about pollinator friendly plants and led them in building a bug hotel and birdbath.
Next Wednesday, Aug. 27 from noon to 1 p.m., she plans to lead a co-op garden tour for all ages highlighting the many beneficial and native plants for pollinators, birds and beneficial insects. Hope to see you there!
Love Local
Shop local at your community-owned co-op this month! Shoppers who spend $50 or more in a shopping trip in August will receive a coupon to save $10 on their next shopping trip of $75 or more. You’ll get one coupon per transaction and it will be valid through 9/15/2025. Thank you for supporting local farmers, local jobs and your local co-op!
We are not a chain. We are an independent grocery store owned by our shoppers and you, if you choose. We’re guided by shared values, not corporate playbooks. When you choose to shop at the co-op, you’re helping create a vibrant local economy that puts people before profits and keeps more of your dollars circulating in the local community. Your support matters, and we’re excited to thank you with the Love Local coupons throughout all of August!
Co-op’s 51st Anniversary Party
Come celebrate with us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the field across the parking lot from the co-op! We’ll have live music by local band the Horsenecks, lots of free food, and free goodies from local producers. We look forward to seeing you there!