Discover What’s New at the Co-op!
Welcome to your hub for all things happening at the co-op, from tasty tastings and local vendor pop-ups to kid-friendly coloring contests and seasonal celebrations. This is where community comes alive! Bookmark this page and be the first to know about fresh events, flavorful experiences, and moments that make the co-op more than a market! It’s your gathering place.
Benny - Coloring Contest Winner!
Congratulations, Benny, our March Compost Critters Coloring Contest winner, stopped by the co-op for his Field Day Organic shopping spree - and his visit was full of creativity, great picks, and big smiles. We captured the whole journey, from his Co+op Explorer banana to his personalized bag of goodies. Read the full story and see all the photos on our news page.
Meet Argyle Cheese Farmer
Meet Argyle Cheese Farmer and celebrate Dairy Month with a local A2 cheese tasting at Wild Oats Market on June 19 from 9 AM–1 PM. Sample handcrafted A2 cheeses - including Mercy, General Burgoyne, Grace, and Buffalo Wing Cheese Curds - while learning about perfect pairings like berries, honey, chocolate, and sparkling drinks. A representative from Argyle Cheese Farmer will be on site to share insights into their farm‑to‑table process, A2 milk benefits, and their long‑standing commitment to local dairy. Enjoy a delicious, community‑rooted experience and discover new favorites to bring home.
Coloring Contests | Kids Activities
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.
Fogbuster Coffee Works
Fogbuster Coffee Works Tasting - April 24, 11 AM–1 PM
Join us at Wild Oats Market on April 24 for a special in‑store tasting with Fogbuster Coffee Works, the Berkshire‑based roaster known for its air‑roasted, organic, Fairtrade, and kosher‑certified coffees. Stop by between 11 AM and 1 PM to sample their bold, clean‑finish blends featured daily in our café and learn more about their sustainable roasting process. It’s a great chance to meet the team behind this local favorite, discover your new go‑to brew, and enjoy a fresh cup crafted right here in the Berkshires.
Hoosac Harvest
February 2026 Every Penny Counts Recipient
The co-op is excited to support Hoosac Harvest, an all‑volunteer program that helps Northern Berkshire residents access fresh, locally grown food through subsidized CSA shares. Your contribution ensures partner farms are paid in full and makes healthy, sustainable food affordable for families in our community.
Celebrate Women’s History Month
Women‑Owned Brands in Williamstown, MA | Wild Oats Market Women’s History Month - Discover the women‑owned and women‑led businesses to celebrate Women’s History Month. Our curated selection highlights local makers, sustainable farms, artisanal food producers, and innovative wellness brands founded by women who are shaping the future of natural and organic products. Learn more about these inspiring entrepreneurs and support women‑owned businesses in the Berkshires.
Easter Week Eggstravaganza: Color, Create, and Hunt for Savings
Easter Eggstravaganza at the Co-op – Natural Egg Dye Tips, Kids’ Activities & Coupon Egg Hunt Celebrate Easter Week with natural egg‑dyeing ideas, recipe cards, kids activities, and our Easter morning coupon egg hunt. Fresh eggs, festive displays, and holiday fun at Wild Oats Market.
Goodwill Bringing Food To Our Communities
Goodwill Bringing Food To Our Communities - Wild Oats Market Strengthens Local Farms with Goodwill’s Food Delivery Truck
Your spare change can make a big difference at checkout. When you round up for the Fighting Hunger in the Berkshires Initiative, your donation supports Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont, Inc. in their effort to pay for a delivery truck that will bring food directly to local pantries. This truck will help distribute up to 9,000 pounds of food in every run, ensuring that our neighbors across Northern Berkshire County don’t go to bed hungry. These donations will go towards deliveries in Northern Berkshires.
Food Drive
Join Wild Oats Market on Friday, Mar 27, 2026, for the Western Mass Labor Action Food Drive in Williamstown, MA. Donate non-perishable items from 2–6 PM and support local low-income working families. Every contribution makes a difference.
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures
Strengthens Local Farms
The Co-op is proud to partner with Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) - a nonprofit dedicated to empowering local farmers, expanding food access, and building a resilient regional food system. Your donations through our Every Penny Counts program will support BAV’s mission to grow a thriving, sustainable agricultural economy in the Berkshires.
Luca - Coloring Contest Winner!
Luca, our February Love Your Local Farmers Coloring Contest winner, is a proud Co+op Explorer who loves to color and shop at the co‑op. He picked up his favorite apples and pretzels along with a bag of organic Field Day goodies as part of his prize. We’re excited to celebrate his creativity and his family’s connection to local farming. Learn more.
Margot - Coloring Contest Winner!
Meet Margot, Wild Oats Market’s January Co+op Kids Coloring Contest winner. Discover her creative 3D artwork and her thoughtful selection of vegan‑friendly Field Day favorites.
Berkshire Food Project
Wild Oats Market is proud to support the Berkshire Food Project through our shopper donations, helping provide no‑cost, homemade meals and essential community resources to neighbors facing hunger and food insecurity. This partnership strengthens local access to nutritious food, promotes dignity and connection, and ensures everyone has a welcoming place to gather. Learn more about how your generosity nourishes the Berkshires.
Williamstown Food Pantry
Williamstown Food Pantry - December 2025 Donation Delivered. Last week, the co-op met with longtime Williamstown Food Pantry volunteers to deliver a check for $1,822.52, the full amount raised through our December Every Penny Counts Program. We’re grateful to our shoppers for rounding up and to the pantry’s dedicated volunteers for their ongoing service to local families. With potential SNAP changes ahead, community support remains essential. View link below to learn more.
Charlotte - Coloring Contest Winner!
Congratulations to Charlotte, our December Co+op Explorer Coloring Contest winner! A budding artist who even creates her own comics, Charlotte was excited to find the coloring sheets at checkout and took home the new Wishes design to keep creating.
Best of The Berkshires Winner!
Wild Oats Market is honored to be recognized in the Best of the Berkshires Awards, a celebration of the region’s most trusted and community‑minded businesses. As a cooperative grocery store rooted in Williamstown for more than four decades, we’re proud to be acknowledged for our commitment to local farms, sustainable food systems, and exceptional customer care. This recognition for produce and organic foods reflects the dedication of our member‑owners, staff, and shoppers who make Wild Oats a welcoming hub for fresh, organic, and locally sourced foods in the Northern Berkshires. Discover why our co‑op continues to be a top choice for residents and visitors seeking quality, community‑driven grocery shopping.
Moseah - Coloring Contest Winner!
Congratulations to our November Thanksgiving Coloring Contest winner. The winner visited the co‑op wearing a fun mask inspired by his dog, Loki, and shopped with his family to pick out his Field Day Organic prize package. His winning page was full of bright colors and seasonal Thanksgiving vibes. Thank you to all the young artists who entered and helped make this contest special.
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.
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.