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Thanksgiving is coming again!

Save a bird and try a TOFURKEY recipe with our BULK extra-firm tofu (@ithacasoy). You can find it at the bottom of the fridge for $3.15/lb. Bring your own container(s)!

Credit: www.instagram.com/postgrrrl

An example of recipe that you can make with ingredients you can find at the coop, all organic, vegan, almost package-free, and possibly gluten-free: https://frommybowl.com/homemade-vegan-holiday-roast/

All BULK ingredients: Extra-firm tofu, Tamari, Vegetable oil, chickpea flour, balsamic vinegar, etc.

Stuffing & seasoning: Bouillon cubes or “Better than Bouillon” paste, tomato paste, onions, celery, bread (could be home-made with our gluten free flours), herbs, pecans, etc.

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Have you tried our coffee?

The days are getting darker and the caffeine is becoming more necessary…. Source your daily cup ☕ from the coop– organic, fair trade, whole bean, bulk by the pound, dark, medium, light, decaf…. we even have a grinder! We wish we could post the smell for you, mmmmmm

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Our fridge is full!

Come taste some of our new products (vegan nut-based cheeses, Sunwink drink, seitan, etc.) and our regular ones (delicious Cocojune and Forager coconut and cashew-based vegan yogurts, kefir, vegan butters and veganaise, various kombucha options, sauerkraut and kimchi, natto, tempeh, etc.). Remember we have BULK tofu, black olives, miso, tamari, spirulina, bee pollen… Just look at the bottom of the fridge!

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The co-op in Grub Street: “It tasted like gold”

Musician Kazu Makino referring to the co-op: “Ate a grapefruit. This grapefruit looked like a grandma, so wrinkly, and it tasted like gold. I don’t go to normal stores. I go to this co-op in the East Village […]. They go out of their way to find local produce that is really, really the quality stuff. Things that look ugly but taste so good.”

See full article: https://www.grubstreet.com/2023/10/blonde-redhead-kazu-makino-grub-street-diet.html

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Lots of vegan options in our back fridge!

Try our usual + new vegan options, including:

  • Cocojune (coconut-based) and Forager (cashew-based) vegan yogurts
  • Miyoko’s creamery oat milk butter and cashew-based cheeses (smoked gouda and mozzarella this week)
  • “Nuts for cheese” cashew-based fermented “un-brie-livable”
  • Pumfu, a pumpkin seed alternative to tofu
  • Our classic organic veganaise and tempeh
  • Seitan (The Bridge brand) — Or try to make your own with bulk wheat gluten!
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Shea butter is back in stock!

Shea Butter
Shea Butter Bulk (Photo: Monserrat Soldu)

Organic raw Shea butter was delivered from our supplier Vermont Soap (as of May, 2023), imported from Northern Ghana. It is a great moisturizer and can be used for burns, dry and irritated skin, and wrinkle smoothing.

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Now selling “upcycled” Renewal Mills baking products (bulk)

Renewal Mills upcycles okara (leftover tofu pulp from soy milk/ tofu production) into baking flours and brownie mix (Image: Dorothee Pierrard)

Renewal Mills products are upcycled: They are made with “okara”, the leftover soybean pulp from tofu production that would otherwise have been wasted. It reduces food waste and its environmental impacts, while allowing from delicious recipes, high in protein and fiber:

  • 1-to-1 gluten-free flour: Can substitute wheat flour in any recipe (1 cup= 1 cup).
  • Black Chocolate Brownie Mix: Just add vegetable oil and water to bake a delicious vegan, gluten-free cake.

Recipes and more information: https://www.renewalmill.com/

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Check out some new bulk products!

We have added new products to our bulk selection over the last few months, including:

  • Liquids: Balsamic vinegar, coconut oil (hidden in a bucket!)
  • Refrigerated: Kalamata olives, tofu, miso
  • Grains & Flours: White rice flour, arborio rice, Renewal Mills Upcycled Gluten Free 1-1 Flour Mix, Renewal Mills Upcycled Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix (just add oil and water and bake!)
  • Non-food: Liquid shampoo and body wash, conditioner bars and shampoo bars (Attitude brand) – works great for my long thick hair!

And more to come! Send suggestions to drygoods@4thstreetfoodcoop.org

Organic Bulk Coconut Oil and Bulk Tofu (Image: Dorothee Pierrard)
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Zero-Waste Personal Care and Cleaning Products

We have a large selection of bulk/refillable personal care and cleaning items, along with Zero Waste reusable alternatives. Below is a list of prices from October, 2024, but our inventory may vary so please call ahead to make sure we have what you need before making a long trip to the coop. Prices may change at any time. For suggestions and questions, please write drygoods@4thstreetfoodcoop.org.

Bulk non-food section at the coop (May 2023)

Soap bars & all-purpose soaps

ProductPrice
Soap Bar (Sappo Hill): Almond, Cucumber, Lavender, Oatmeal, etc.2.82/unit
Soap Bar (Vermont)4.20/unit
Liquid Castile Soap Bulk (Dr. Bronner’s) – 32fl oz carton16.67/unit
Liquid Castile Soap Bulk (Vermont Soap): Various fragrances6.37/lb
Pure Soap Flakes Bulk : Only soap flakes, make your own recipe!15.56/lb

Bulk Dish Soap & Dishwasher Tablets

ProductPrice
Liquid Dish Soap Bulk (Ecos): pear / fragrance free3.50/lb
Dishwasher tablets Bulk (by Pure Soap Flakes)9.95/lb
Dishwashing Bar La Corvette (200g)5.25/bar

Laundry detergent

ProductPrice
Liquid Laundry Detergent, bulk (Ecos): unscented / lavander / magnolia-Lily2.65/lb
Laundry Powder bulk (Pure Soap Flakes–1 spoon/load) 8.19/lb
Pure Soap Flakes : Only soap flakes, make your own recipes!15.56/lb

Hair & Skin Care

ProductPrice
Shampoo, Multi-use travel bar, Shaving Bar (Friendly Soap)5.27/unit
Shampoo Bar (Attitude) 13.25/unit (4oz)
Liquid Shampoo & Body Wash, bulk (Attitude)9.49/lb
Liquid Shampoo base, bulk (Mountain Rose), unscented14.25/lb
Conditioner Bar (Friendly Soap)8.37/unit
Conditioner Bar (Attitude) – 4oz13.25/unit
Liquid Conditioner base (Mountain Rose), unscented15.75/lb
Shea butter bulk7.65/lb
Mineral Sunscreen – Seasonal, inquire firstNA

Oral Care

We have a large selection of oral care products (notably from Uncle Harry). Please call the store if you have questions about a product.

ProductPrice
Bamboo Toothbrush (Sea Turtle)2/unit
Tooth Powder bulk (Uncle Harry) 22/lb
Toothpaste packaged (Auromère, Dr. Bronner’s, Uncle Harry powder)Prices vary
Ecozied Floss (vegan and biodegradable) 5/unit
Tongue cleaner (Uncle Harry, Dr Tung’s stainless steel cleaner)6.50/unit

Menstrual Products

Below is our selection of zero-waste, reusable products. We also sell disposable menstrual products from Natracare: Tampons, pads, etc. These products are sold at wholesale cost to make them more accessible to anyone.

ProductPrice
Gladrags reusable cotton pads (assorted sizes) $7.42-$9.40
Lunette menstrual cups (size 1 & 2)$23.50

Reusable Containers / Utensils

ProductPrice
Glass jars (assorted sizes and shapes) $1.15-$6.50
Glass spray bottle 16oz $11.55
Bamboo Utensil set (To Go Ware)$9-$12
Stainless steel tea infuser (various sizes)
Stainless steel straw (Life without Plastic)8.25/unit
Soap dish hardwood$2.40

Reusable cleaning products/tools

ProductPrice
Bamboo dish brush (Full Circle)$5.71
All purpose scrub brush (Full Circle)$7.63
Coconut sponges/scrub pad (Full Circle)$4.15
Walnut scour pads$3.51
Cleaning cloths $4.08-$6.78

Reusable Bags

ProductPrice
Compostable tote bags $1.95
Reusable shopping bags (Chicobags)$8.45-$9.10
Reusable organic cotton produce bags $2.39-$3.17
Full Circle reusable produce bags $1.65-$1.90

Toilet paper & paper products

Most of our paper products are from Who Gives a Crap: All 100% recycled or bamboo-based, with very limited packaging. And the company’s profits are used to make toilets around the world!