MEET US - Wellness Department

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MARCH 2023 NEWS - MEET US – Wellness Department

Wild Oats Market is a socially responsible co-op serving the Berkshire County community shoppers since 1982! Northern Berkshire County’s 40+ year old cooperatively owned grocery store provides organic, sustainable, specialty items from local vendors and more.  In addition to the 1,000+ locally made products, you can also find supplements, medicine, wellness items, meat, fish, produce, cheese, coffee, bulk products, bread, allergy friendly items, beer & wine, freshly made grab-n-go goodies from our prepared foods department and more!

Health and wellness remain top of mind for our Co-op guests.  What we put into our bodies impacts our health and can affect the immune system. Here at the Co-op, our team works diligently at delivering healthier products for our guests.  We have many organic non-GMO, antibiotic free, natural food and wellness items to choose from.

We invite you to visit us.  Come shop the Co-op, eat in our café, place a catering or bulk pre-order and ask us about the benefits of becoming a Member-Owner. 

MEET THE WELLNESS BUYER, JASMINE

When shopping the co-op you will find Jasmine, our Wellness Buyer, in the Wellness aisle engaging with guests and replenishing products. Jasmine oversees ordering supplements, general merchandise and health and beauty care products. She continuously sources new and exciting products and deepens our positive relationships with existing vendors. She is also a Co-op team player that assists on the Front-End going above and beyond for our guests when needed.

 HOW TO ORDER FROM THE WELLNESS DEPARTMENT 

The Co-op is open every day of the week between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm and is located in Williamstown, MA at 320 Main Street. 

We want to make shopping convenient for you. We’re here to help you get the best wellness items in many ways.  Did you know . . .

·         Everyone can shop Wild Oats Market for wellness products and more.

·         You can take advantage of our Special-Order Service by emailing wellness@wildoats.coop  or calling (413) 458-5317 ext. 19 with inquiries.

o   (NOTE - Member-Owners get a 10% discount on special orders.)

·         If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you can put in a product request with any teammate at the co-op or speak to our Wellness Buyer. Jasmine will review the request and get back to you!

Our team is here to help you find what you need and to answer questions about our wellness items - medicines, vitamins, supplements, protein powders, oils, bath salts, etc. 

TO PLACE PRE-ORDERS, SEARCH FOR SPECIALTY ITEMS, AKS A QUESITON, AND MORE:

·         VISIT THE COOP (Wild Oats Market, 320 Main St, Williamstown, MA  01267) and ask any teammate to connect you with our Wellness Buyer, Jasmine.

·         CALL - (413) 458-8060 (Between 10 am to 2 pm Monday to Friday)

·         EMAIL- wellness@wildoats.coop

WHAT LOCAL WELLNESS VENDORS WILL YOU FIND IN THE CO-OP?

Our team listens to your requests, researches and carefully selects vendors from regional providers.  In the store, you can find items from these wonderful trade partners…

·                     Weathertop Farm: Woman owned small business nearby in NY. Beginning in 2010, Kate Miller started to produce artisanal foods and natural wellness products using sustainable practices. The farm is certified organic, and everything they grow has been raised without chemicals or toxic sprays.  They are adamantly GMO free! 

·                     Mole Hollow Candles: Artisan candle makers since 1969, Mole Hollow uses domestically sourced materials to create high quality candles.

·                     Klo Beauty: In 2016 Klo was launched with the four organic products that they still make and sell today for beauty care. Nicole and Megan own and operate the company in The Berkshires where they live with their families.

·                     Z Botanical: Z Botanicals Apothecary and Herbal Sanctuary is located in Hartland, VT. They cultivate, plant and wildcraft healing botanicals used to produce handmade, small-batch herbal tinctures, teas, salves, natural insect repellent, and high-quality CBD products.

·                     Revival Homestead Supply: A woman owned small business in Northampton Massachusetts, Revival Homestead Supply creates shampoo and conditioner bars, salves, and natural DIY kits to help you become more self-sufficient.

·                     Nantucket Spider: Nancy Jack and Jeffrey Busch are lifelong friends who teamed up to create effective natural essential alternatives to DEET-based bug repellents for their family and friends.

·                     518 Farms: Meet 518 Farms, a family owned, GMO free, no spray-mushroom farm. Based in Hoosick Falls, NY.

·                     Ahlbin’s Homemade: Kara Peter’s spicy, savory and slightly sweet Fire Cider is a perfect balance of bite, tang, and sweetness to satisfy your Fire Cider cravings. Ahlbin’s sources ingredients from farms local to Greenfield, MA.

·                     Upstate Elevator Supply Co.: Earthkeep Farmcommon is a six hundred acre regenerative farm in Charlotte, VT. Along with providing the hemp for the CBD products, the farm also offers an ecosystem approach to land stewardship and soil restoration, working to nurture and support diversified and collaborative business ventures through regenerative agricultural practices.

·                     Woods & Hunter: Made with only the finest organic ingredients, their lip balm is free from harmful chemicals and parabens, making it safe for even the most sensitive skin. Based in Gardener, MA.

·                     O’lo Creek: A family run farm in the Berkshires specializing in goat milk soap, beeswax products, maple syrup, and honey.

·                     The Goat Project: Is a small goat farm in Bennington Vermont. They rotate their herd of Nubian goats known for their rich, creamy milk and long, graceful ears through the rolling hills of clover, native grasses, and goldenrod.

·                     Sunbeam Candles: Is a certified living wage employer in New York State and provide a work environment that maximizes the health and happiness of their employees. The shop is powered by 100% renewable energy and they ship through a carbon neutral program.

·                     Kurt Meyer Fine Woodworking: Kurt Meyer’s specialty is star-themed decorations using a technique called parquetry. Using different types of wood, he perfected techniques to produce lovely, precise, and delicate pieces at affordable prices from his workshop in western Massachusetts.

·                     Elderberry Springs Farm: Elderberry Springs Farm grows Elderflowers and Elderberries for the purpose of commercially processing them into delicious Syrups and Tinctures. Based in Petersburg, NY.

·                     Local artist cards we carry:

- Alison Kolesar

-  Debora Schneer

-  Diane Firtell

-  Sally Apfelbaum

-  Zoe Douchette

HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU BETTER?

We welcome your feedback! It helps us provide the best guest service possible.  Please email feedback, and special requests to us at wellness@wildoats.coop or give us a call at (413) 458-5317 ext. 19.