Thank You!

Today's inagural run of the Foxboro South Coop went really well.

Thank you to all those we got to meet today during pickup - you are fabulous!!

Here is what was in the baskets:

4 red or yellow peppers
2 bunches green onions
1 hand bananas
1 head green leaf lettuce
1 bunch spinach
3 oranges
3 pears
5 apples
1 head broccoli
1 bag carrots
1 container strawberries
1 container blueberries
Plus any bread that was custom ordered or additional produce off the extra table.

We look forward to next time!

Bread Prices

Hello Co-op friends!

The Co-op was a great yesterday like Patti said. Thank you to all that participated! It was really nice to put names and faces together too.

The next co-op will be on March 30th and I will try to have bred samples from Gregory's so you can check out their variety.
Each loaf of bread will be $1.40, which is a great deal for quality bread!

Let us know if you have any feedback, we would love to hear from you!

Luisa Hansen

Bread Orders are in!

Thank you all for your bread orders. This week we are ordering 44 loafs of bread, being the most popular Granny's Delight Sprouted Wheat.

Next week when you come to pick up your produce we'll have a total ready for you, but just to recap, each loaf is $1.60.

Let us know if you have any questions!

Luisa Hansen.

Gregory's Wheat Shop Bread

Hi Co-op,

As some of you know, we will also be offering bread orders on Co-Op Wednesdays. The bread comes from Gregory's Wheat Shop in Bountiful. I will be calling each of you to get your bread order by Friday.

Here is a list of the different kinds of bread that Gregory's Wheat Shop offers, also a short description from Rebecca, who handles the bread orders at the Foxboro North Co-Op:


--JACK SPRATT'S: (Thin, whole wheat, low carbs/fat. Great for dieters, but kind of tastes like diet bread-- In my humble opinion!)

--CLINTON'S 100:(100% whole honey wheat.)

--GRANNY'S 100% WHEAT+FIBER:(100% honey wheat w/ extra fiber. Thicker slice.)

--GRANNY'S BOUNTIFUL HARVEST MULTI-GRAIN:(Textured, good taste, Scrumptious in a toasted turkey sandwich with avocado. A regular order for me!)

--GRANNY'S OLD FASHIONED ENRICHED WHITE:(squishy, yummy. What can I say? It's white bread...almost like dessert all by itself!)

--GRANNY'S DELIGHT SPROUTED WHEAT: ((whitish bread, squishy, yummy, causes less guilt b/c it has sprouted wheat in it! Yummy as toast, grilled cheese, french toast, or sandwich. Our family's #1 favorite!)

--CLINTON'S SOY BREAD: (Thin sliced whitish bread--made with soy flour. Great for toast or grilled cheese--Good very fresh for PB&J sandwiches)

--CLINTON'S 35% WHOLE WHEAT: (Very thin slice. Low carbs/fat. Yummy and squishy bread--great for kids' PBJ. Tastes fresh for several days.)

--CLINTON'S TEXAS TOAST:(Thick white bread. Great for french toast or Parmesan garlic bread)

--CRANBERRY BREAD: (Part whole and white flour with orange flavor and cranberries. (Holy Yumness! Great for a toast finger snack or quick breakfast w/ fruit. A kid--and mom--favorite!)


This bread freezes well if you want to order more than you can eat immediately. Each loaf is about $1.60 (great value for quality bread! plus you are supporting a local business).

Talk to you soon!

Luisa

How long is your opportunity in the coop?

Many of you have asked about the time length of your participation in the coop. Basic coop is 24 people and that is how the order is placed. So to have an order - we need 24 people. We understand there are all kinds of circumstances and wish to be flexible with you, so here are some details to help you see how this might work for you and your family:

1. When you sign up and pay the 33.00 on your first pickup, your trial is for two orders. If after those two orders, you wish to discontinue, we just ask that you let us know as soon as possible so we can fill the spot from the waiting list.

2. If you are sick, or out of town and need to miss a week, please just let us know. We can always fill in with neighbors or people from the waiting list for that week that you will be gone.

3. As seasons change, so does produce. We understand that some will want to participate just until the summer, some will want to continue year round. We are flexible with this, and again just ask that you give us a heads up before you decide to discontinue.

Sample Produce Order

This is a basket that we received at the last pickup. It gives you a good idea of how much produce you might get and what type of items. Items ordered: Gala apples, Fuji apples, Kiwi, Oranges, Grapefruit, Pears, Bananas, Cauliflower, Baby reds, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Green Leaf lettuce, Zucchini, Avocado, Green Onions, Broccoli.

Welcome!

Hello Coop!

We are excited to be able to continue the food coop with you! As Shantell mentioned on the facebook group, I am taking over the coop for those of us in South Foxboro. This is a great opportunity to get produce, the same as they get at the grocery stores, only you aren't paying for overhead, employees or building costs. Also, with the bread, you are supporting a local Bountiful store, Gregory's, and the bread is amazing!!

So here are the details:

1. General Idea:
Every two weeks, the group will get a bulk order of fruits and vegetables. Also available to order is bread from Gregory's.

2. Date of Pickups:
Every other Wednesday we get an order. Next pickup is March 16.

3. Location Pickup:
Patti Cook's house. We will have the orders in the garage for your convenience.

4. Time of pickup:
This varies on when the delivery truck comes, but usually the time has been around 10 or 11am. You are welcome to come pick up your order at my house anytime until 3pm that day. If for some reason you need an alternate pickup time that day, please email/call/text/ me to arrange. Your children are welcome to come with you.

5. Cost:
On March 16, payment of 33.00 is required, plus any bread you order. Then every time after it will be the base 16.50 plus bread orders. Since we pay up front when the produce gets dropped off, this let's all of us be one payment ahead so we can pay for the following week. If for any reason, you decide to stop your orders, any money will be refunded as needed.

6. Payment:
Check only. No cash. One check can be made out to Patti Cook for both the produce and the bread or whatever combination order you have.

7. Keeping in contact:
We have a blog, where you can go and vote on the produce you would like to see in your group order. Whatever gets the most votes is what I will base the orders on. Also on the blog, we will post recipes of some things you can make with the produce we get. And, if you have Facebook, we will also have a South Foxboro Facebook group.

For any questions or concerns about the coop or the produce:
Patti Cook

For any questions or concerns about bread:
Luisa Hansen

We are so glad to have you on board! If you have neighbors or friends that would like to participate as well, please let us know. We are always looking for new people.

Take care!
Patti Cook