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Local Food News & Community Updates
Stay connected to the Belfast Community Co-op. This is where we share local food news, the latest co-op updates, and stories from our vibrant Midcoast Maine community. Check back often for seasonal promotions, upcoming events, and highlights from our community programs.
Preorders are temporarily paused for June
Preorders are paused Attention Owners! Co-op Preorders are temporarily paused until July 1st, 2025. What happened: One of our major distributors had...
Avocado & Black Bean Salad
Avocado & Black Bean Salad Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4-6 Avocados are the star of this colorful salad. With black beans and queso fresco, the salad is perfect for a side and has enough heft to serve as a light lunch. Ingredients 1 15-ounce can...
Ice Fest 2025 Hot Cocoa Bar
Ice Fest 2025 Hot Cocoa Bar Join us at the Belfast Community Co-op on Saturday, February 22 from 11 - 2 pm for a hot cocoa bar during Ice Fest! Our special Co-op Made Hot Cocoa will be available for sale and the base is dairy-free! Buy a cup and customize with all of...
Updates from the General Manager
February 18, 2025 “Nothing is as tedious as the limping days, When snowdrifts yearly cover all the ways, And ennui, sour fruit of incurious gloom, Assumes control of fate’s immortal loom” ― Charles Baudelaire Winter is drawing to a close in our sleepy coastal town. ...
Celebrating Black Food Activism during Black History Month – Fannie Lou Hamer
Celebrating Black Food Activism during Black History Month - Fannie Lou Hamer Black History Month is to celebrate and remember all of the contributions Black people have made throughout history. At the Belfast Community Co-op, food and people are at the center of our...
What is Inclusive Trade?
What is Inclusive Trade? Inclusive Trade is a program created by National Co+op Grocers (NCG) to support and promote diverse-owned brands by highlighting them to shoppers. The goal of the program is to help increase diversity within the retail industry and encourage...
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 going on around us. This month, during the “season of love,” take a moment to think about all of the things that you love...
Rootstock
Rootstock is the Belfast Community Co-op’s annual report.
Each issue contains store updates, news from the Board of Directors, a report from the General Manager, a look back at recent store and community events, and more! Find the latest issue in-store or download back issues here.
Rootstock Archives
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2016
Want to hear more about our roots or co-op revolution? Explore our History or learn how we’re supporting food access and equity.
