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The Rootlet—July 3, 2025


Your Berry Best Summer Starts At The Co-op!
Welcome to The Rootlet, your digital newsletter from the Belfast Community Co-op — where news, updates, and community stories take root, keeping you connected to everything growing at your Co-op!
SHOP ONLINE    DEALS    RECIPES
We will be open 7 am – 9 pm on July 4!
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Stop by the Co-op and find everything you need for your holiday celebrations
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It’s our first anniversary in our new store.
Grand Reopening Day — June 21, 2024
Our General Manager, Doug Johnson, takes a look back at the past year.

It was one year ago this week that we opened our doors to you once more—not as the old Co-op and not as the Co-op under construction, but as our reimagined Belfast Community Co-op. Our “Welcome Back!” event was the culmination of years of hard work and sacrifice: in the store and in the board room, in the offices of architects and lenders, meeting with allies in our local community and across the country, all working to bring to life a dream of a better co-op. 

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Hot dog! Our first cookout of the season starts today!

The Belfast Community Co-op is a proud sponsor of Belfast Summer Nights. Every Thursday night this summer, starting today, we’re firing up the grill at the Co-op before the music begins.

Swing by and grab something to eat before the show! We’ll be featuring Co-op Made sausages and more on the grill each week.
Belfast Summer Nights is a free summer concert series by the waterfront.
View Music Schedule
At the Belfast Community Co-op, we want our customers to find the best savings on groceries! With Co-op Deals, Fresh Picks, Co-op Basics, Owner Rewards, and more, there are always savings waiting to be found! Check out these featured deals and click on the links to see more!
Shop these deals online
 
Find more ways to save!
We have an abundance of royal trumpet mushrooms, and we want to share the bounty — and pass on some savings to you! Hurry in now and get this deal before it’s gone! Now through Friday, 7/4.
Owners — Shop For Me Raffle
If you’ve never shopped online for your groceries, now’s a great time to start!
Now through July 16, owners who place an order using their Shop For Me account for $50 or more will be entered into our Shop For Me Raffle. There are five chances to win!

One lucky owner will win the Grand Prize: a $50 gift card & a hand-picked selection of items perfect for summer cookouts and picnics. Valued at $100.
Four additional lucky owners will win a $30 gift card. 
Owners must be signed into their account when placing an order and will automatically be entered to win.
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Finding Our Voices – Breaking the Silence on Domestic Abuse

This month, we are donating to Finding Our Voices’ Into The Light campaign. Finding Our Voices marshals survivor voices, and community creativity and compassion to finally move the needle on domestic violence in Maine, and bring safety, justice, freedom, and comfort to Maine women and children.
For every pound of bananas sold this month, the Co-op will donate 5¢ to Into The Light.
Learn More
Dog owners, this is for you!

Treat-a-balls will be sharing free samples of their dog treats on Wednesday, July 9, 12—2 pm.

Dog treats for energy & recovery loaded with nutritious fruits & veggies to diversify your dog’s diet.
 
2025 Blueberry pre-orders will be opening soon!

More information will be available later this month.

Blueberries will be local and organic from Blue Barrens Farm in Cherryfield, Maine.  
 
The July Common Cents recipient is Wabanaki REACH.

Wabanaki REACH

Our Mission

We support the self-determination of Wabanaki people through education, truth-telling, restorative justice, and restorative practices in Wabanaki and Maine communities.

We design our structures and processes to be responsive to Wabanaki communities and beneficial to Wabanaki people.

Be sure to round up at the register!

Learn More

June Common Cents 

 
Congratulations to Waldo County Bounty on their Common Cents donation of $6,994.39!

Thank you to our community for rounding up at the register to make this donation happen!

Learn more about Waldo County Bounty’s mission
here.

Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak and Zucchini

Flank steak is very lean and can be tough if not cooked properly. Marinating the meat helps tenderize it, and grilling it quickly keeps it juicy. A side of zucchini planks goes on the grill at the same time, so you’re done with two dishes at once.
View the Recipe
July 23 — Monthly Board Meeting at 6 pm
The Board meets monthly, generally on the fourth Wednesday, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.
  • Belfast Free Library
  • Via Zoom
Meetings are open to Co-op owners, with specific time reserved for owner comments. Learn more here.
The Belfast Community Co-op is looking for friendly, dedicated people to join our team! We’re currently hiring for Customer Service and Kitchen positions. If you’re passionate about local food, community, and great service, we’d love to hear from you.
 
Open Positions
Need some groceries but short on time? We’ve got a convenient solution just for you! Shop online for curbside pickup at the Co-op.
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