Astoria Co+op

Check out the culinary theme for each week! February's hot bar includes a Game Day Nacho Bar the weekend of Feb. 10-12.
Deli hours:
Salad bar and soup bar: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Burrito bar: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hot bar: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Learn more at https://astoria.coop/deli-and-bakery/

Let's raise funds for our February Change for Community recipient, Oregon Black Pioneers! As Oregon’s only statewide African American historical society, this local nonprofit illuminates the seldom-told stories of people of African descent in Oregon through exhibitions, publications, historical markers and creative projects.

Round up your purchase total or donate your pocket change. Learn more at www.astoria.coop
Oregon Black Pioneers

Citrus sale begins! Get 20% off on all organic citrus from now until Feb. 14. Join us for citrus sampling from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 5 and Feb. 11.

Also, get a free bag of Chicas'Chips when you buy any co-op made dip! Other new include sales on Buoy Beer Company Double IPA, Ataulfo mangos, broccoli, Olipop prebiotic sodas and more. Learn more at https://astoria.coop/deals/fresh-deals/

February is Stout Month and we're celebrating with stout samples from Fort George Brewery this Thursday! Join us at the co-op from 3 to 6 p.m. Feb. 2 to try the local brewery's newly released stout. Cheers!

FLASH SALE ALERT! Buy one Olipop Sparkling Tonic and get one free today and tomorrow only. Stock up and save on these prebiotic sodas meant to support digestive health while tasting great.

*limit 12 per customer while supplies last
Olipop

The supplements sale begins! All weekend long, you get to save an extra 20% on all vitamins and supplements.

From 11 to 3 p.m. today, Garden of Life will be giving out samples and offering free Dr. Formulated Probiotics to go with your purchase of a Garden of Life protein powder.

Garden of Life will be giving out samples at the co-op from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, and offering free Dr. Formulated Probiotics to go with your purchase of a Garden of Life protein powder.

This will be during the supplements sale, Friday through Sunday, when all shoppers can get 20% off on vitamins and supplements in the Wellness Department!

Our produce department is well stocked with lots of tasty seasonal organic items, including clementines, D'Anjou pears and particularly sweet and easy-to-peel mandarins called kishus! Want to try before you buy? Just ask a staff member for a sample and they'll be happy to help!

Save the date for the supplements sale! This Friday through Sunday, get 20% off on all vitamins and supplements.

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Garden of Life will be giving out samples at the co-op and offering free Dr. Formulated Probiotics to go with your purchase of a Garden of Life protein powder.

No ownership is required, but if you are a co-op owner, this sale will stack with the 10% off discount you already get on Co+op Deals items. This is a great time to stock up and save!

Sweet and savory, this maple rutabaga soup is easy to make and the perfect dish for cold winter days! Photo and content by Produce Manager Christian.

Ingredients
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 large rutabaga (or 3lbs), peeled and chopped into large cubes
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Ground nutmeg to garnish
• Sour Cream to garnish

Directions
1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onions, rutabaga, and maple syrup and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent.
3. Add the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the rutabaga is cooked through and soft.
4. Add the cream, then puree in a blender or food processor.
5. Return the soup to the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve with a garnish of a dollop of sour cream and a dusting of ground nutmeg.

Your co-op has some wonderful Co+op Deals for you, including sales on everything from vitamin D and bath tissue to almond milk, seltzer, and hundreds of other products.

Co-op owners get to save an extra 10% on all of these already discounted items! Come stock up while supplies last.

Little Island Creamery brie, butter and cheese curds are back in stock at your co-op! Located on Puget Island's "Little Island," these local producers raise and milk Jersey cows on their 54-acre farm. They practice biological farming, which means they do their best to mimic nature, so their animal partners are healthy and happy.

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New are in at your co-op! Get great prices on Backporch Coffee Roasters coffee, deli grab-n-go soups, fresh wild rockfish, Roma tomatoes, cauliflower and more.

Also check out the new Co+op Deals at astoria.coop/deals/coop-deals
Co-op owners get to save an additional 10% on all Co+op Deals!

Start planning your Valentine’s Day gifts! From Fairtrade chocolate, wine and bouquets to cards, candles, accessories and more, the co-op has a variety of items to help you show your appreciation for a loved one. 💕

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Astoria Co+op sponsored the showing of the film, "42: The Jackie Robinson Story," at the Astoria International Film Festival yesterday. Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers. The film tells the amazing true story of courage and conviction in the face of considerable racism.

Inclusive Trade Highlight: Alaffia is a Black-owned company based in Olympia, WA, and a clean, plant-based, fair-trade beauty and personal care brand on a mission to help alleviate poverty and advance gender equality in West Africa. Founders Olowo-n’djo Tchala, pictured, and Prairie Rose Hyde started the company in 2003. Their natural, award-winning collections deliver nourishing head-to-toe care for the whole family.

Right now, Alaffia Everyday Shea Body Lotion 32 oz. is on sale at your co-op for only $9.79. Co-op owners save an additional 10% on top of that discounted price. Come give it a try!

Alaffia

FLASH SALE ALERT! Organic large avocados are just $1 each at the co-op today only, Jan. 13. Come take advantage of this awesome deal and stock up!

Whether you are doing a dry January, don't drink or just want to enjoy a tasty beverage, Athletic Brewing Co.'s non-alcoholic beer is on sale at your co-op for just $9.99 per 6 pack! This company's goal is to let you enjoy the taste and experience of refreshing craft beer without sacrificing your performance, passions, health or good taste. Cheers!

Athletic Brewing Company

Co-op owners now save more on hundreds of already discounted products every single day. Everyone's welcome to shop, but owners save more. Ask your cashier how to sign up and start saving today!

Local Producer Spotlight: Ivan Sultan is the owner and operator at the Columbia Bar, LLC. When he is not outside enjoying a hike or paddling session, he is in the kitchen preparing the delicious snacks The Columbia Energy Bar is best known for. He is passionate about local and sustainable sourcing and utilizing the freshest ingredients available. The Columbia Energy Bar snacks are made right here on the coast at Spruce Blossom commissary kitchen in Seaside.

Check out this month's hot bar calendar, featuring two new themes - Hawaiian Plate Lunch and South of the Border.

Hawaiian Plate Lunch will be offered during regular hot bar hours that week. It refers to the classic type of Hawaiian food that usually entails having a scoop of white rice and a scoop of mac salad along with varied proteins and gravy.

The South of the Border menu features chicken mole, Spanish rice, Oaxacan Pork, black beans and more.

Deli hours:
Salad bar and soup bar: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Burrito bar: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hot bar: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Learn more at https://astoria.coop/deli-and-bakery/

The co-op is stocked with Hen of the Woods mushrooms from Wild Foragers of Raymond, Washington!
"This mushroom variety - so named because of its resemblance to a hen perched on a nest - has a meaty texture and a savory, earthy flavor with a peppery finish. They taste best when cooked, and can be easily roasted or sautéed. They also dry well, and can be pickled, too!"

Thanks to our shoppers for rounding up your purchase totals to raise $3,190.69 for The Lighthouse for Kids in December! This local nonprofit provides a comprehensive response to child abuse while attempting to reduce trauma. Funds will go toward toys for the children and new recording equipment for interviews by specially
trained and caring professional staff.

Let's keep donating to our January Change for Community recipient, Peninsula Poverty Response, whose mission is to reduce the consequences related to poverty on the Long Beach Peninsula. Funds raised will be used to purchase sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, camp stoves, winter clothing, rain gear, boots and more for unsheltered people and individuals who are at risk of becoming homeless.

New are in at your co-op! Save $1 on Co-op made green salads, get local Willapa River Goods Evergreen Energy Bars for 2/$6 and get local Brew Dr. Kombucha for 2/$5!

Also get great sales on organic Fuji apples, Bartlett pears, avocados, navel oranges and zucchini. Learn more at https://astoria.coop/deals/fresh-deals/
Willapa River Goods Brew Dr.

Our January Change for Community recipient is Peninsula Poverty Response. This local nonprofit’s mission is to reduce the consequences related to poverty on the Long Beach Peninsula. Funds raised will be used to purchase sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, camp stoves, winter clothing, rain gear, boots and more for unsheltered people and individuals who are at risk of becoming homeless. The funds may also be spent on emergency food and fuel for unsheltered people.

Let’s raise funds for this awesome organization! Round up your purchase total or donate your pocket change. Learn more at www.astoria.coop.

Everyone's welcome at the co-op, however, Owners Save More! Owners now get an additional 10% off hundreds of already discounted sale items. Simply use your ownership to save. Look for the Co+op Deals signs throughout the store.

Interested in ownership? Start saving on your groceries today! Learn more at astoria.coop/own-it/how-to-join or ask a cashier.

Happy New Year's Eve! Your co-op has a large selection of non-alcoholic wine, beer and liquor so everyone can toast to 2023. Look for the non-alcoholic stickers on the specialty wine shelf and the cold beverage case.

We are open normal hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

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The co-op's meat department is stocked with prime rib and standing rib roast for your New Year's celebrations! We have grass-fed beef from Painted Hills in Fossil, Oregon. Enjoy!

We are open normal hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Painted Hills Natural Beef

Get ready for your New Year's Eve celebrations! Your co-op has everything you need for a festive gathering, including champagne, caviar, cheese, seasonal fruit and more. We also have a wide variety of non-alcoholic wine, beer and liquor too. Happy New Year!

We will be open normal hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

E-Coupon alert! With this coupon, you get to save $8 on any in-store purchase of $90 or more! Just mention it to a cashier. Enjoy your savings!

Check out the new in our all-organic produce department! Meyer lemons and red bell peppers are both on sale for $3 off per pound, small avocados are two for $2 and Fuji apples are only $1.49 per pound. Find these deals and more at astoria.coop/deals/fresh-deals

We are open normal hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Come in to stay dry and get some hot food! We also have a generator so we will be able to remain open in case of an area power outage.

We still have a few days to raise funds for our December Change for Community recipient, Lighthouse for Kids. This local nonprofit provides a comprehensive response to child abuse while attempting to reduce trauma. Funds will go toward toys for the children and new recording equipment for interviews by specially trained and caring professional staff.

Let’s raise funds for this awesome organization! Round up your purchase total or donate your pocket change.

Buy one get one free deals continue through Jan. 3! Check out the Co+op Deals flyer to see some of the BOGO items, including pasta and sauce, paper products, baking ingredients, rice and more! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to stock up and save on everyday essentials.

Learn more at https://astoria.coop/deals/coop-deals/

The co-op is closed today, Dec. 25, so our staff can enjoy the holiday. See you tomorrow during regular hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
We will be open regular hours on New Year's Day.

Holiday Hours: The co-op is open today, Dec. 24, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come stock up on everything you'll need for the weekend and holiday!

We will be closed Dec. 25, Christmas Day.

We will be open regular hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Jan. 1, New Year's Day.

Happy holidays!

ANOTHER UPDATE: The co-op is now open! We will be closing at 5 p.m. today to ensure our staff can get home safely.

Tomorrow, Dec. 24, we will be open until 6 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 25, we will be closed so our staff can enjoy the holiday.

Photo credit to Matt Stanley.

Comice pears are on sale at your co-op! Known as "The Christmas Pears," comice pears are often included in gift boxes. They have a sweet, buttery flavor and pair well with soft cheeses like brie or camembert. Enjoy!