Hi all,
We have a new hanging fruit basket put up just under the shelf for the bananas. This will make them accessible unless, of course, people want those specific bananas which are the hardest to reach!!
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A new banana basket!
Bread Alone – NEW!
Now we carry Bread Alone Organic Breads! The delivery comes every Tuesday morning. The following bread freshly arrived this morning.
© Bread Alone
Now selling “upcycled” Renewal Mills baking products (bulk)
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/
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
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Closed Labor Day September 5
We’ll be closed Labor Day September 5th. Have a safe, long holiday!
Arborio Rice is back!
Organic Arborio Rice is back in stock at the co-op.
Produce Delivery, Thursday 6/02
Baldor:
Apricots — California
Lemons — California
Four Seasons Produce:
Apples, Pink Lady — Washington State
Artichokes, Purple — California
Asparagus — California
Bananas, Fair Trade — Ecuador/Peru
Blueberries — Peru
Broccoli Rabe — Arizona/California
Mangoes, Ataulfo — Mexico
Peaches, Yellow — California
Pears, Red Bartlett — Argentina
Shallots — Canada
Squash, Kabocha — Mexico
Tomatoes, Beefsteak — Canada
Both orders arrived in the morning. All of our produce is grown to meet or exceed organic standards. Cherries, cilantro, and jalapeño peppers are in limited supply and will be ordered for Monday if available.
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.
Soap bars & all-purpose soaps
| Product | Price |
| 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 carton | 16.67/unit |
| Liquid Castile Soap Bulk (Vermont Soap): Various fragrances | 6.37/lb |
| Pure Soap Flakes Bulk : Only soap flakes, make your own recipe! | 15.56/lb |
Bulk Dish Soap & Dishwasher Tablets
| Product | Price |
| Liquid Dish Soap Bulk (Ecos): pear / fragrance free | 3.50/lb |
| Dishwasher tablets Bulk (by Pure Soap Flakes) | 9.95/lb |
| Dishwashing Bar La Corvette (200g) | 5.25/bar |
Laundry detergent
| Product | Price |
| Liquid Laundry Detergent, bulk (Ecos): unscented / lavander / magnolia-Lily | 2.65/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
| Product | Price |
| 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), unscented | 14.25/lb |
| Conditioner Bar (Friendly Soap) | 8.37/unit |
| Conditioner Bar (Attitude) – 4oz | 13.25/unit |
| Liquid Conditioner base (Mountain Rose), unscented | 15.75/lb |
| Shea butter bulk | 7.65/lb |
| Mineral Sunscreen – Seasonal, inquire first | NA |
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.
| Product | Price |
| 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.
| Product | Price |
| Gladrags reusable cotton pads (assorted sizes) | $7.42-$9.40 |
| Lunette menstrual cups (size 1 & 2) | $23.50 |
Reusable Containers / Utensils
| Product | Price |
| 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
| Product | Price |
| 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
| Product | Price |
| 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!
Closed Memorial Day 5/30
The coop will be closed Memorial Day, Monday May 30. Have a great, safe long weekend!