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Weekly News: Dec 3rd, 2025, Ed.
Co-op Scoop: Giving Thanks, Community Support, Savings and more - What’s new?
December brings gatherings, giving, and community festivities. Join the fun during the Holiday Walk this weekend in Williamstown, featuring the lively Penny Social and Holiday Showcase. At the co-op, we’ll celebrate our team on Dec 13th by closing early and throwing a party! New Wild Weekly Deals and fresh flyer deals are underway, and we’re gearing up for Member-Owner Appreciation Days. Read it for more!
Families Feeding Families for the Holiday
Families Feeding Families
This season, the co-op is proud to continue the tradition of helping to feed those in need. From Nov 28 to Dec 19, you can donate half the price of a meal at checkout to help us deliver holiday dinners (turkey or ham, sides and dessert) to local families through our partnership with the Williamstown Food Pantry and Police Department.
Whether you're shopping for your own celebration or giving back to others, your support helps spread warmth and gratitude across our community.
Explore co-op inspired recipes, hosting tips, and ways to celebrate with compassion and sustainability.
Wild Oats Market Holiday Preorders – Holiday Ready Fresh Favorites
Make your holiday celebration effortless and delicious with Wild Oats Market’s holiday preorder options in Williamstown, MA. From locally sourced turkeys, roasts, and fresh seafood to handcrafted cheese platters and homemade pies, our market offers everything you need for a stress‑free holiday meal. Pre‑order your favorites today and enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes made with care from trusted vendors. Conveniently download holiday order forms for meats, cheeses, baked goods, and prepared foods directly from our website or pick them up in‑store. As your community co‑op and trusted source for fresh, local, ready‑to‑serve holiday essentials, Wild Oats Market makes it easy to gather, celebrate, and savor the season.
Weekly News: Nov 26th, 2025, Ed.
The Weekly Co-op Scoop: Giving Thanks, Community Support, Savings and more -What’s new at Wild Oats Market
Thank you for being part of our community! We’ll be closed tomorrow for Thanksgiving and back open on Plaid Friday, celebrating local small businesses (feel free to wear plaid). This week brought Families Feeding Families meal deliveries, BCAC Elf Program support, and a Grandma Moses-style tree for Habitat for Humanity. Field Day organic savings continue through December 3rd and our charitable efforts will remain focused on food insecurity. As December begins, we also honor National Veterans Month. Enjoy the updates in this week’s newsletter.
Habitat for Humanity Holiday Trees
The Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity Holiday Trees Showcase at the First Congregational Church in Williamstown, MA is a festive community event that combines creativity with charitable giving. For just $10, participants can purchase a holiday tree at the Wild Oats Market service desk, decorate it with their own unique style, and return it for display during the showcase on Saturday, December 6. All proceeds benefit Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit dedicated to building affordable homes for local families. Wild Oats Market is proud to contribute a tree designed by Julia Dixon and inspired by Grandma Moses, celebrating local folk art, farms, family, and community traditions. Join us to support affordable housing, enjoy beautiful holiday trees, and celebrate the spirit of giving in the Berkshires.
Williamstown Food Pantry
Celebrating Community Generosity: Round-Up Totals & Pantry Support Across the Berkshires
Celebrate community generosity in Williamstown! See how Every Penny Counts and Families Feeding Families programs support the Williamstown Food Pantry with donations, meal assistance, and volunteer efforts. Learn how you can help feed neighbors in need across MA and VT.
Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC)
Delivered the big check, ensuring warmth and care for our community.
Thanks to YOU, our Wild Oats Market co‑op shoppers, the Every Penny Counts program raised $1,655.75 in October to support Berkshire Community Action Council’s Elf/Children’s Warm Clothing Program.
That means it will help them work towards meeting the over 1,000 local kids needs in North County to be cozy this winter with brand‑new coats, boots, and accessories - all at no cost to families in need.
Families Feeding Families for Thanksgiving
Families Feeding Families for Thanksgiving
216 neighbors. 55 turkey dinners. 1 incredible community.
From stuffing and squash to gravy and good cheer, our Wild Oats crew, alongside the Williamstown Food Pantry and Police Department, made sure holiday meals reached those who needed them most.
Grateful for every hand that pitched in, every smile shared, and every tray delivered. This is what community looks like.
#WildOatsCommunity #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #GratitudeInAction
Weekly News: Nov 19th, 2025, Ed.
The Weekly Co-op Scoop: Community, Care, Savings and more. What’s new at Wild Oats Market
At the co-op, community & care are at the heart of what we do. That spirit came to life this week as we delivered Field Day organic staples (courtesy of our Nourishing Neighbors program) to the Berkshire Food Project. We were honored to attend the Best of the Berkshires celebration and receive the Best Organic Food award, a recognition we share with every shopper, farmer, and neighbor that helps the co-op thrive. Community care continues with Habitat for Humanity trees available at our service desk, and our penny social recipe baskets brimming with organic goodies. Be sure to explore the seasonal recipes, take advantage of the fresh deals and more! Details in link.
Color with Us! Join the Fun!
Calling all kids twelve and under! Visit the co-op service desk to join our exciting coloring contests. Ask our friendly cashiers for details. Create your artwork and drop it off at the co-op by the deadline for a chance to win a bag of Field Day Products Goodies from Wild Oats Market.
Congratulations - Coloring Contest Winner!
Congratulations to Annie, Our October Coloring Contest Winner
Annie’s imaginative ghost design brought spooky charm to the co-op, and earned her a $25 Field Day shopping spree! Joined by her mom, grandma, and sister, Annie filled her basket with jelly sandwich essentials and signed up for the Co+op Explorer program, enjoying a crisp apple and fun perks for kids. Her win follows sister Lucy’s September victory, proving creativity runs in the family. Want to join the fun? click here to learn more
Member-Owner Appreciation Days
Wild Oats Market in Williamstown, MA invites the entire Berkshire County community to celebrate Member-Owner Appreciation Days, December 18–20, 2025. Enjoy exclusive Member-Owner savings, special wine deals, and local vendor tastings while discovering why Wild Oats has been the Berkshires’ trusted source for organic, sustainable, non-GMO, and allergen-friendly groceries for over 41 years. Whether you live in Williamstown, North Adams, Pittsfield, or anywhere in Berkshire County, this is your chance to shop local, connect with neighbors, and join the cooperative movement that supports community impact, environmental stewardship, and local food traditions.
Meet Truffles by Tarah LLC
Celebrate Community and Chocolate: Truffles by Tarah Tasting
Discover the rich, handcrafted flavors of Truffles by Tarah at Wild Oats Market during Member-Owner Appreciation Days. Join us on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, from 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM for a special tasting event featuring artisan chocolate truffles made locally with care. Sample decadent varieties, meet the maker, and celebrate community pride with gourmet treats perfect for the holiday season.
Meet Gatherer’s Gourmet Granola
Meet the Vendor, Taste a Sample. Come try Gatherer’s Gourmet Granola’s Family Recipe at Wild Oats Market Hand-stirred, artisan baked, & made with locally sourced ingredients just the way mom taught them.
Meet High Lawn Farm
Discover the Excellence of High Lawn Farm known for their commitment to quality and sustainability, High Lawn Farm offers an array of delicious dairy products. Learn more about their journey and the exceptional products they provide to our community.
Berkshire Food Project
Berkshire Food Project in November & December 2025 will be our service desk drop-box food pantry recipient. Next time you stop at the co-op, visit the drop box, donate a non-perishable items to help feed our neighbors in need.
Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity
Wild Oats Market Names Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity as an Every Penny Counts Recipient
Williamstown Community Chest
Wild Oats Market is thrilled to partner with the Williamstown Community Chest. This initiative aims to make a big impact by turning small contributions into significant support for local families and organizations in need. Learn more about how you can participate and contribute to a brighter future for Williamstown by visiting our news section below.
Meet Ahlbin’s Fire Cider
Come try locally made Fire Cider from Ahlbin’s (Greenfield, MA business), produces. This is a tried & true fire cider that is made with fresh, local products full of antioxidants! Find out about our local vendor partner, Ahlbin's Fire Cider.