by East Aurora Co-op | Oct 11, 2019 | Events, Member-owner, People, Weekend Goodness
Thanks to everyone who attended the film showing. Because of your generous donations, we raised $434 for Rural Outreach Center. Now that’s some serious co-op support! You’re awesome. In partnership with the Aurora Theatre, the co-op is thrilled to host a...
by East Aurora Co-op | Jan 4, 2019 | General Updates, People
Welcome Patrick! WNY-raised, Patrick is joining our co-op from Common Crow Market in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He has begun training throughout the store, and will assume his role as manager later this month. When you see him in the aisles, please extend a warm...
by East Aurora Co-op | Dec 8, 2018 | General Updates, People
Native Offerings Farm suffered a devastating barn fire last week. The fire burned two buildings to the ground, wiped out much of their equipment and products being stored for wintertime sales. Deb and Stew Ritchie, the farm’s owners, have been providing WNY with...
by East Aurora Co-op | Oct 5, 2018 | Events, Holidays, Member-owner, People, Weekend Goodness
October is National Co-op Month Co-ops are a powerful business model that empower people to create institutions that meet their needs, build their communities by creating good in our world. They’re all around us, in the form of producers, credit unions, farmer...
by East Aurora Co-op | Sep 5, 2018 | Events, People
#1 Shop together Kids who help shop and pack their lunches are more likely to clear their plate in the cafeteria. Make a list together for healthy meals, and get them in on the game. #2 Stock up on sales! Cascadian Farms cereals (2/$6!) and granola bars (2/$5) are the...
by East Aurora Co-op Market | Aug 25, 2017 | Democracy, General Updates, Local, Member-owner, People
Amazon (Seattle, WA) announced that next week it will finalize its acquisition of Whole Foods Markets (Austin, TX) – the enormous natural foods brand with 450+ stores nationwide. (One debuts in the Northtowns next month.) As Amazon promotes consumer benefits of...