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Love Local!
Love Local! By Nimh Willow A strong community is founded by love- love for one another, love for our home, love for all of the wonderful things...
Maine Family Planning | Common Cents March 2022
The Belfast Co-op’s Common Cents group for March is Maine Family Planning! Every shopper may ’round-up’ their purchases at the Co-op to donate to our monthly recipient. 100% of all donations received through Common Cents go on to each month’s group. Since its founding...
2021 Owner Satisfaction Survey Results
You are amazing! Belfast Co-op Owners, You spoke up and you’ve been heard! This past fall, 797 owners completed the University of Wisconsin triennial national survey of grocery co-ops. We received more feedback than any other survey and our response was better than...
PFAS In Maine
As a number of local farms have begun the process of testing their soil and water for the presence of PFAS, some have tested positive. PFAS, or per - and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are known as “Forever Chemicals” because they do not degrade in the environment. Our...
Waldo County Pet Food Pantry | Common Cents February 2022
The Belfast Co-op’s Common Cents group for February is Waldo County Pet Food Pantry! Every shopper may ’round-up’ their purchases at the Co-op to donate to our monthly recipient. 100% of all donations received through Common Cents go on to each month’s group. What is...
A New Year Update from the GM
Happy New Year Belfast Co-op owners and community! 2021 was difficult on so many levels, so much heartbreak and tragedy, but we did it! We made it through and emerged stronger than ever. 2022 is going to be an exciting year for the Belfast Co-op and our community! We...
Board of Directors Nominations 2022
Call for candidates! *Update: As of February 18th, 2022, Board Applications have closed* UPDATE 3/26/22: The election has concluded and the results have been ratified, see this page for the details: belfast.coop/board-election-2022 Run for our Co-op’s Board of...
Rootstock
Rootstock is the Belfast Community Co-op’s newsletter.
Each issue contains store updates, recent news from the Board of Directors, report from the General Manager, upcoming events and activities, stories, and more! Find a copy in store or download current and back issues here.