New Hours & Other Safety Measures

Due to current circumstances, we need more time to stock and sanitize. Starting March 18, we’ll reduce hours to 9am-7pm.

Today, we began limiting the number of customers in the store to 10 individuals or groups/families. We have a staff person at the entrance helping to queue shoppers and have measured tape spaced 6-feet apart so that anyone waiting in line can practice social distancing. We’re asking this distancing continue in the store and that everyone use hand sanitizer we’ve placed at the entrance before shopping.

We’re asking anyone with cold/flu-like symptoms to stay home, including shoppers and staff. As you know, we are facing a global pandemic. The co-op wants to keep our staff, shoppers, and community healthy while continuing to serve you. You can read more about the many precautions we’re taking by clicking here.

Thanks for being so supportive and understanding through this rough time. We’ll continue to keep you updated. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions and concerns. You can reach us at store@astoria.coop or call (503) 325-0027.

Hot Bar, Salad Bar & Seating Area Closed

In a continued effort to keep our store as clean and safe as possible, we’ve made some changes to our deli. For the time being, there will be no self-serve food in the hot bar and salad bar. We’re still serving food in the taqueria and upping grab n’ go options.

All prepared foods are currently to go only. We’ve closed our deli seating area to eliminate the chance of people congregating and spreading germs. Cardboard to-go boxes and disposable utensils will be available in lieu of washable dishware.

As you know, we are facing a global pandemic. The co-op wants to keep our staff, shoppers, and community healthy while continuing to serve you. There are many precautions we’re taking:

    • Shoppers are asked to use a hand sanitizing station as they enter the store.
    • We’ve placed several other hand sanitizing dispensers around the store.
    • Staff have been instructed to maintain at least a 3-foot separation from each other and shoppers and we ask that you please respect this social distancing.
    • We are sanitizing shopping cart handles with an EPA listed product. Sanitized carts are located inside and used carts should be returned to the cart corrals outside.
    • Gloves are now available for shopping in the bulk department.
    • We are asking all staff with any cold/flu-like symptoms to stay home. We have relaxed sick time policies so that staff don’t have to worry about missing hours.
    • We are asking shoppers who have cold/flu-like symptoms to stay home as well.
    • Our staff is sanitizing touch points throughout the store regularly including, but not limited to restrooms and checkout areas.
    • We have suspended all food and drink sampling demos in the store.

We are closely monitoring the news, information from health agencies and best practices from co-op peers. We’ll keep you updated if anything else in our business changes. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions and concerns. You can reach us at store@astoria.coop or call (503) 325-0027. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Update: A Healthy Co-op

A message from our General Manager Matt Stanley

It is often the case, in difficult times, that grocery stores are a vital resource to the communities they serve. The recent outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is proving that this continues to be true.

You have come to us in recent days to stock your pantry, replenish cleaning supplies, and prepare alongside others in the community. As a grocery store, our co-op is in the unique position of offering essential services for our communities while also doing all we can to minimize risk to our staff, members, and shoppers.

In light of the situation our region finds itself in, I want to share the things our co-op is doing to best serve you, care for our staff, and be a responsible member of our community:

  • While Astoria has had no reported COVID-19 infections, we have asked any staff exhibiting symptoms of respiratory illness or fever to stay home and notify their physician. We have also given our staff who have underlying medical conditions the invitation to discuss their concerns with me and our HR department for possible reassignment of duty.
  • We have sanitizing wipes available at the entrance for you to wipe down your shopping cart. We have also installed several hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the store for your use, including one around the corner at the entrance and one at the hot food and salad bar. Our staff is actively sanitizing touch points throughout the store throughout the day including multiple bathroom cleanings daily.
  • Touchless payment options all work at the co-op, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. If your touchless pay is programmed with a credit card (not debit) you will not need to touch anything at checkout.
  • Our deli management team is ServeSafe (advanced food safety training) trained and excellent food safety standards are maintained in the co-op kitchen.  We are rotating serving spoons and tongs hourly on the hot food and salad bar. The deli seating area tabletops are sanitized hourly. Gloves are worn by all deli staff at all times.
  • We have suspended all demos in the store.
  • We are experiencing increased out of stocks from our distributors. It is likely that this will continue. It is possible that we will have missed deliveries due to the increased demand for staple items during this time. We are working hard to keep the co-op stocked.

We anticipate that guidance from federal, state and local agencies may change rapidly over the coming days and weeks. We will continue to monitor closely and be nimble in adjusting our operations to prioritize the health and safety of you and our staff.

I know you have many choices when it comes to where to purchase groceries. Thank you for choosing our co-op and for being an integral part of our community.

A Healthy Co-op

The news about the coronavirus spreading in our country and cases in Oregon and Washington is concerning. Your co-op is closely monitoring the situation and taking precautions for the health of our shoppers and staff.

We have stepped up frequency of sanitizing door handles and other surfaces and have installed several hand sanitizing stations around the store. We are reminding employees to be vigilant about hand washing and are asking anyone with cold flu symptoms to stay home.

If you are planning on stocking up on food and water, let us know and we can order cases for you. Most items will arrive within a few days. There is a 10% discount on cases. You can special order a case in-person by asking a staff member, calling the store (503) 325-0027, or emailing store@astoria.coop with your request.

Spring Wellness Sale

During our Spring Wellness Department Sale that starts Friday, every vitamin, supplement, bath and body care product is 25% off! It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on everything your body needs to stay healthy during this change in seasons.

Whether you’re looking to support healthy blood sugar balance, memory or heart health, come and discover an extensive selection of the highest quality multivitamins, minerals, botanicals, herbs, CBD oil, probiotics, homeopathic remedies and more.

We also know that what goes on your body is just as important as what goes in it, which is why we offer a wide array of natural hair care, facial care, cosmetics, soaps, salts, deodorants, oral hygiene, and aromatherapy products to help you nourish and pamper yourself.

The wellness sale is Fri–Sun, February 28–March 1. During the event, there will be opportunities to win wellness-related prizes and get free samples. Thanks so much for your support. We look forward to seeing you!

Giant Check

We were so thrilled to present a giant check—more than $3200—to the Astoria Senior Assistance program. This wonderful local non-profit helps local senior citizens avoid homelessness by providing emergency funds (rent, utility bills, etc.). Our generous shoppers rounded up purchases in January and donated pocket change & reusable bag credits.

Big thanks to Buoy Beer Company for contributing $490! The brewery decided to donate $10 from every case of Astoria IPA sold (the beer they brewed for our grand opening) to our Change for Community program.

This is our biggest single donation to date. It brings our total Change for Community donations close to $30,000 in under two years. Thanks for your support!

More about our Change for Community program.

Mmm… Golden Milk

Golden milk is a traditional ayurvedic drink that originated from India and has been savored for centuries.

This golden milk powder consisting of turmeric, dates, and herbs, is a convenient and modern spin on a revered ancient drink. Not only does it taste delicious, it also is packed full of nourishment. Golden milk is most well-known for modulating inflammation throughout the body, but it does much more than just that. It also helps support brain function, cardiovascular health, digestive health, healthy blood sugar balance, a healthy immune system, and a healthy mood. Just mix one teaspoon of golden milk powder with a cup of your favorite hot milk and enjoy.

See how to make it and enjoy samples on Saturday February 16 at 11am–1pm with our wellness manager Katie. It’s all part of the fun for owner appreciation week. Co-op owners save up to 20% on a shopping trip. Everyone welcome!

Owner Appreciation Week

February 10-16, co-op owners save up to 20% on a shopping trip. Here’s how it works:

  • get 10% off a purchase under $100
  • or 15% off a purchase of $100 or more
  • or 20% off a purchase of $150 or more

Equity must be up-to-date to receive discount. Applies to items in stock and does not stack with case discounts.

Meet local vendors and producers and enjoy food and drink samples. It’s all part of the fun for owner appreciation week! Click here to see demo dates and times.

Thank you so much for your support!

Not a co-op owner? No problem, you’re always welcome to shop. Learn more about co-op ownership.

Game Day Sale

There’s a football event coming up Sunday that’s so big some call it “super” and as far as food holidays go, consumer spending for this day ranks second-only to Thanksgiving.  We’d love some of that spending to happen at your local co-op, so whether you like football or you’re just in it for the snacks, we’ve put together a special three-day sales flyer with some fantastic deals on great food (and beer). From 7-layer dip made with all organic produce to Smart Chicken wings roasted to perfection and ready-to-eat in our rotisserie chicken case, our new store is giving us the space to have more offerings than ever before. We hope you enjoy and thank you so much for your support!

Click here or on the flyer image below to see a PDF of our Game Day Sale flyer.