Portland Food Co-op

Join us Thursday (TOMORROW!) to try some delicious Maine Made rhubarb wines from Eighteen Twenty! 🥂🍓 In general, rhubarb wine is a just little tart while still having a enough sweetness to make for a perfect summer wine. If you've never had it, now is the time! Stop by the Co-op Thursday between 4 - 6 pm to sample it for yourself.

Happy Pride, Portland! 🏳️‍🌈🍓🥕🍋🥑🫐🍇🏳️‍⚧️ We hope everyone enjoys this weekend's festivities!

In honor of Juneteenth the co-op will be donating 5% of today’s sales to The Third Place.
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The Third Place is both a co-working suite and a cross-sector network that connects Maine’s Black professionals, students, and entrepreneurs to social, professional, and economic opportunities throughout the state. ⁠
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Juneteenth, a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth”, honors and celebrates the day in 1865 when last enslaved people in the United States were freed. Juneteenth is both a day of celebration and a day of refection. We invite you to learn more about the history of this day. Learn more here: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth

It's time to cast your votes for out 2026-2027 Register Round Up recipients! Member-Owners can vote for up to ten (10) non-profits and you will need your Member Number to cast your vote. The ballot is BIG this year (read more about that in the comments) but we hope you take the time to learn about all the organizations! https://www.portlandfood.coop/register-roundup-vote

You must be a Co-op Member-Owner to vote in this election.

During the month of May, we united our efforts to raise an impressive $6,362.58 for ProsperityME! Every penny highlights our incredible cooperative spirit and the meaningful change that we can achieve when we work together.⁠
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A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed this past month!

Last week, a few members of our team were in Tacoma, WA at the Consumer Cooperative Management Association's (CCMA) annual conference. We're so honored to receive this year's Cooperative Excellence (Retailer of the Year) Award! Congrats to our whole team!⁠
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PFC representative's (left to right): Norman (he/him) HR & Engagement Manager, George (he/him) Board President, John (he/him) General Manager, Martha (she/her) Board Vice President, & Hether (she/they) Columinate Consultant to our Board of Directors.

There's just one week left to vote in our 2026 Board of Directors election! 🫐☑️ Voting is open to all Member-Owners in good standing. Go to www.portlandfood.coop/2026-board-elections to read full candidate bios and cast your vote!

Remember, this Sunday is Mother's Day! 💐🥰 Swipe through to explore some of our favorite gift ideas for the wonderful Mom(s) in your life!

During the month of April, we united our efforts to raise an impressive $6,180.55 for the Bomazeen Land Trust! Every penny highlights our incredible cooperative spirit and the meaningful change that we can achieve when we work together.⁠ A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed this past month!