Co-op Month - October
October is Co-op Month! The Future is Cooperative Come celebrate with us!
Join us this October for “Co-op Month”, a month full of exciting events and exclusive Member-Owner benefits at your community-owned grocery store in Northern Berkshires!
Please view details below.
This month we honor Cooperative and Fairtrade business models along with organic and local products!
Fairtrade products ensure that farmers and workers get a fair price and work in safe conditions.
Organic foods are grown without harmful chemicals, keeping our planet and our bodies healthy.
Local products come from nearby farms and vendors that support our community.
GoCoop!
Co-ops “are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity.” These values set the co-operative movement apart from other business models in that their purpose is not simply to generate profit, but to enable people to work together to build a better future for everyone. Further, co-ops and their members “believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.” Co-ops and their members set a high standard for themselves and are working constantly to live up to their ideals.
Come Shop the Co-op:
You’ll find cooperative brands like; Blue Diamond Growers, Blue Diamond Nut Thins, Cabot Creamery, Equal Exchange, Florida's Natural, Frontier Co-op, Kerrygold/Ornua Cooperative, La Riojana, Organic Valley, Real Pickles and Tilamook and more to name a few in the store.
Everyone can support local business when they shop the Co-op. We invite you to come for a lunch from our hot bar, eat in the cafe, enjoy the garden patio, save on coop deal flyer specials, enjoy tastings and more.
Anyone can join during Co-op Month to become a New Member-Owner to get these sign-up perks:
Membership Benefits - click here for details
Free Wild Oats shopping bag while supplies last
1st 50 get a Free Meal Planner Pad!
All new Member-Owners will automatically be entered into the NFCA Co-op Month 2024 Giveaway for a chance to win a Two-Day Farm Stay Vacation for two; click here for details
3 First Prizes: Two-night Farm Stay for 2 people at a Cabot Farm & Inn in VT or RI
3 runner up Prizes: Cabot ultimate gift box
Thanks to the sponsor Cabot Creamery Cooperative!
(NOTE: Anyone else is welcome to enter the giveaway click here for details!)
To view PDF, please click here.
Event Highlights:
October 20th from 2-4 pm - ARDEI Committee: Join this board committee for a discussion on expanding the text of the existing seven cooperative principles and the addition of an eighth guiding principle (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), ahead of the annual meeting.
October 22nd, 7 PM at Williams Inn Annual Meeting All active Member-Owners in good standing are invited to join us as we conclude our 42nd year with some reflection, updates, board voting and a look ahead.
October 25th from 11 AM - 3 PM - Meet and Greet with NOFFP Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership. Tasting event for everyone to join us for a delightful Meet and Greet-Tasting Event with the Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership (NOFFP)! Sample the exquisite Swallow Tail Tomme and the luxurious Champlain Valley Triple Cream cheeses, and explore a full line of regional organic brands. This is a fantastic opportunity to taste some of the finest cheeses and engage with our brand ambassador, on hand to answer all your questions about the northeast farms they proudly represent. Don’t miss out on this delicious and informative event!
Save on great Member-Owner Only Deals:
Each week in October the store will offer different specials! Visit store for details.
Wild Monthly Deal:
A film about co-operatives - click here
You’re invite to join our family!
Anyone can join and be part of our 40+ year old community-owned, local, organic, sustainable, specialty and bulk item grocery store. Come shop the co-op to find trusted organic, non-GMO, antibiotic-free, sustainable, allergy friendly products and much more!
Visit Us: 320 Main St, Williamstown, MA.
Open daily - 8 AM to 8 PM
Stay Connected: Follow us on social media for the latest updates and events.
About Wild Oats Market
Wild Oats Market is a socially responsible co-op market that has been serving the Northern Berkshire County community for over four decades. As a collectively Member-Owned store, we have become the go-to destination for local, organic, specialty, bulk, and sustainable food options. Whether you’re passionate about social responsibility, environmental stewardship, fair trade practices, healthy eating, or supporting locally produced food, Wild Oats Market has something for everyone.
Here’s what you need to know about us:
Ownership: More than 1700 community members collectively own this co-op.
Location: Find us at 320 Main St, Williamstown, MA.
Hours of Operation: Store is open daily from 8 am to 8 pm.
Shopping Experience: Everyone is welcome to shop at Wild Oats Market. Whether you’re browsing the aisles, enjoying a meal in the café, enjoying our outside seating area or looking for ways to save, this co-op is your community hub.
Ways to Save: Check out our weekly deals and explore ways to save on fresh, organic, and local option on our Ways-to-Save page (click here).
Community Engagement: We actively support local non-profit organizations through programs like Every Penny Counts (click here) (formerly Round Up for Change) .
Environmental Commitment: We prioritize environmental stewardship by promoting local and fair-trade food production, renewable energy, composting, and recyclable packaging.
So, if you’re in Williamstown, make sure to visit us, where good food and community come together!
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CONTACT WILD OATS MARKET:
Netse Lytle, General Manager, WildOats.coop, 413-458-5317 x13, gm@wildoats.coop