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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Weekly News: Nov 12th, 2025, Ed.
Wild Oats Market News | Weekly Co-op Scoop: Thankful & New Deals
The season of Thanksgiving and holiday baking is here, and we’re so thankful for you! Join us tomorrow at the Best of the Berkshirescelebration at the Stationery Factory as we proudly honor our Best Organic Food title. As the holidays approach, the co-op is here to help you gather, give, and share - whether it’s discovering new ingredients, finding local favorites, or supporting Nourishing Neighbors to lift up our community. Stop in for warmth, inspiration, and everything you need to make this season special.
Discover Wild Oats Market’s Weekly Co-op Scoop: holiday baking tips, giveaways, local favorites, and Best of the Berkshires celebration in this newsletter link!
Weekly News: Nov 5th, 2025, Ed.
The Weekly Co-op Scoop: Thanks and Giving, Healthy Food For All, Giveaway, New Deals, and more. From community to savings - see what’s new at Wild Oats Market
Wild Oats Market is dedicated to supporting families affected by food insecurity through initiatives like Nourishing Neighbors and Healthy Food For All. We invite you to learn more about our community-driven efforts and how you can contribute to making a positive impact. Together, we can strengthen our neighborhoods and ensure that every household has access to nutritious food. Learn about this and all the store updates - new deals, recipes, events, employee appreciation and more in the newsletter link below. There’s always something happening at your community-owned market, come visit us!
Weekly News: Oct 29th, 2025, Ed.
The Weekly Co-op Scoop: Halloween treats, contest winner, Thanksgiving meals, Field Day and more. From community to savings - see what’s new at Wild Oats Market
Thank you for voting Wild Oats Market, "Best Organic Food of the Berkshires!" We’re celebrating with gratitude for the local farms, producers, and shoppers who make Wild Oats thrive. Stop by on Halloween in costume for a treat, learn about the local Pumpkin Smash, and check out our new Kids Punch Card, making co-op visits a bit more fun for the little ones. November kicks off our Field Day Giving Campaign and continues Families Feeding Families to support neighbors in need. It’s also your last chance to grab Co-op Month sign-up perks and enter the Farm Stay Giveaway. There’s always something happening at your community-owned market, come see what’s new!
Best of The Berkshires Winner!
Thank you for choosing us as one of the Best of the Berkshire’s Winners!
The Brien Center, Sept 2025 Every Penny Counts Recipient
Every Penny Counts: Wild Oats Delivers $1,678.73 to The Brien Center
Thanks to your generosity at the register throughout September, Wild Oats Market proudly delivered a donation of $1,678.73 this week to The Brien Center through our Every Penny Counts program. Your small change added up to meaningful support for mental health services in our community.