Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op

Join us upstairs in our Community Learning Center on Wednesday, January 24, to experience a variety of ways to support your wellness.

Try samples from vendors like Witchgang Apothecary, Element Apothec and Kate's Magik; get tips from an evanhealy esthetician about how to improve your skin health, make a simple sugar scrub and pick up a free bottle of lavender essential oil.

The first 25 attendees will get a free goodie bag with samples to try at home. See you there!

✨ It’s time for a giveaway! We’ve teamed up with our friends at Truvani to give one lucky winner a prize pack full of wellness goodies to help you in the New Year.

One lucky winner will get the following:
- Truvani Collagen Peptides
- Truvani Plant-Based Chocolate Protein Power
- Truvani Foam Frother
- Truvani Shaker Cup + Stainless Steel Clip
- Eat Seasonally Cookbook

To enter:
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3. Tag a friend in the comments below.

Giveaway ends on Tuesday, January 16 at 11:59pm. Winner must be able to pick up in person at the Co-op. This giveaway is not sponsored by or affiliated with Instagram or Meta.

🍔 Our Burger of the Month for January is the Truffle Burger! It’s stacked with two 3 oz. beef patties, Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, lettuce and truffle mayo on an Old Soul bun.

🌱 Embracing is a simple and inviting way to incorporate plant-based eating in to your weekly routine.

By choosing to go meatless just one day a week, you’re not only exploring a world of flavorful plant-based dishes but also contributing to your overall health and the planet’s well-being.

Our store offers a delightful array of ingredients to make your Meatless Monday a tasty and enjoyable experience including plant-based cheeses, proteins, sweet treats, snacks and more.

2024 Goals: Incorporate More Seafood into Your Diet

Adding seafood to your meals introduces essential omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health and potentially reducing the risk of cognitive decline.

We purchase our seafood from fisheries that are working in an environmentally responsible manner to maintain healthy species populations and habitats. All of the seafood we sell meets the standards for sustainability set by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.

As you kickstart your New Year's resolutions, know that we're here by your side! If you're looking to improve your health in the New Year, consider exploring new herbs and spices in your home cooking.

Many herbs and spices are packed with antioxidants and essential nutrients that offer numerous health benefits. For instance, ingredients like turmeric contain anti-inflammatory properties, common cooking herbs like thyme, rosemary and sage have powerful antiviral properties and garlic and ginger can help support immune function.

We have over 200 herbs and spices for all your culinary, baking and wellness needs- alphabetized from Agar Agar to Xanthan Gum. You’ll find jars of ashwagandha, curry powder, peppercorns, hops flowers, lavender and much more.

Co-op members are encouraged to join us for our monthly board meetings! Members may join us in person or virtually via Zoom.

👤 Attend a Meeting in Person — Co-op Members and household shoppers can attend Board meetings in person at the Co-op. No advance registration is required however you will be required to sign in and provide proof of membership upon arrival.

🖥️ Attend a Meeting Virtually — Members can also choose to register to attend meetings via Zoom and submit comments for meetings on the Board of Directors page on our website.

🗣️ Submit Comments to the Board — Co-op Members may submit comments to the board by 2pm the day before the meeting.

🗓️ Register to attend virtually or submit comments at www.sac.coop/meetings or visit the Board of Directors Meeting link in our bio.

Our freshly made Ginger Orange Pineapple wellness shots are here to kickstart your day! Each shot is packed with fresh pineapple juice, orange juice and ginger for a powerhouse of wellness in a tiny bottle.

Benefits of Ginger Orange Pineapple:

🧡 Boosted Immunity: Infused with Vitamin C-rich oranges and the power of ginger, these shots fortify your body’s defenses.

🍍 Digestive Support: Pineapple’s enzymes aid digestion, while ginger soothes and supports your gut health.

🌿 Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Ginger’s natural anti-inflammatory properties combined with the goodness of oranges and pineapples help combat inflammation.

✨ Energizing Goodness: Need a natural energy kick? These shots provide a revitalizing boost to help you power through your day!

🐾 Our Round Up at the Register recipient for January is the Sacramento chapter of the Street Dog Coalition!

The Street Dog Coalition provides free (primarily preventative) veterinary care and related services to pets of people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. Using a One Health approach to street medicine and pop-up street clinics, they care for lives on both ends of the leash.

The Co-op’s Round Up at the Register program is an easy way for Co-op shoppers to donate to local organizations that are making our community a better place. These small donations add up to big impacts for our community!

✨ We will be closing early today, New Year’s Eve, at 9pm and will be open on New Year’s Day from 9am to 10pm.

🍾 Get ready to ring in the New Year with a little something special from our Specialty department! We have a diverse selection of bubbles, natural wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic options including CBD-infused seltzers, non-alcoholic beer, non-alcoholic cocktails and more.

🦀 From the pristine water of the Pacific Northwest, our Wild Dungeness Crab is a true delight for seafood enthusiasts and foodies alike. Dungeness Crab is known for its sweet, tender meat and delicate flavor. Indulge in their succulent, rich taste whether steamed, boiled, grilled, or as the star ingredient in your favorite seafood recipes!

🧑‍🍳 NEW CLASSES — Learn the art of making sourdough bread, cook an authentic paella, make your own pasta and discover new solutions for digestive happiness in one of our new classes.

No Such Thing as “Just a Bad Stomach”
with Julia Craven of Enzymedica
January 17 (6pm to 7:30pm)
$10 General Admission / $5 Co-op Members

Hands-On Cooking Class: Vegan Paella
February 15 (6pm to 8pm)
$65 General Admission / $55 Co-op Members

Hands-On Cooking Class: Sourdough Bread Making
February 22 (5:30pm to 8:30pm)
$85 General Admission / $75 Co-op Members

Check out the full schedule and sign up at the link in our bio or visit www.sac.coop/classes.

As the holiday spirit fills the air, we wanted to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. At the Co-op, we're grateful for your continued support in our journey toward a healthier, sustainable community. As we reflect on this past year, we're inspired by your dedication to embracing natural, local, wholesome foods and making conscious choices for a better world.

From all of us at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op, we wish you a magical holiday season. Thank you for being part of our Co-op family!

Friendly reminder that we will be open today, Christmas Eve, from 7am to 7pm. We will be closed all day on Christmas Day.

New Co-op Housemade Vegan Cheez Ball — Whether you're a dedicated vegan or simply looking to add some plant-based goodness to your holiday plate, this Vegan Cheez Ball will satisfy your cravings and keep you coming back for more.

It's made in-house in our kitchen with cashews and rolled in crushed pecans and rosemary. Pick one up from the Specialty department on your next shopping trip.

🍷🧀 🫒 Today is the last day to shop and save on wine during our Holiday Wine Sale!

Whether you’re shopping for something to bring to your holiday celebrations or need to stock up on bubbles for the New Year, there’s no better time than now.

Save 20% when you spend $100 or more on wine including bottles, cans and non-alcoholic wines.

While you’re at it, be sure to check out everything our Specialty department has to offer including an incredible selection of cheeses, charcuterie, olives, antipasto, beer and more.

Our Olive Bar is also on sale right now for $9.99lb (Reg. $12.99) through 12/26.

🎄 Co-op Holiday Hours ✨

Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve: 7am to 7pm
Dec. 25 — Christmas Day: Closed
Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve: 7am to 9pm
Jan. 1 — New Year’s Day: 9am to 10pm

🍷 Our Holiday Wine Sale kicks off in just a few days! This is a great opportunity for everyone to save on wine for holiday celebrations. Save 20% when you spend $100 or more on any wine — Wednesday, December 20 to Friday, December 23.

🌲✨Indulge in the holiday spirit with some new festive treats from the Co-op Bakery. Our bakery team has been hard at work crafting two delicious holiday specials just for you: Vegan Cardamom Spice Cake and Eggnog Cheesecake. Both of these items can be found in the refrigerators near the Juice Bar.

🥝🍋 Ruthanne Jahoda created Shared Abundance Organic Farm (.abundance) in 1997 in Auburn as a place of healing. She discovered an inseparable relationship between the vitality of the soil, the energy of the plants and the taste and fragrance of the fresh ripe food. We just got our first delivery of the season of Ruthanne’s delicious kiwis and Meyer lemons and they’re on sale through December 19.

One of the 7 Cooperative Principles that all co-ops adhere to is “Concern for Community”. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of people experiencing food insecurity has gone up exponentially.

Over the past year, our Outreach Coordinator, Lori Friedli has been focusing on collecting our edible food waste and donating it to organizations that serve people in need. Since she’s taken on this responsibility, she has been able to spot opportunities for donation that would have otherwise been thrown away.

In fiscal 2022, we donated over $59,000 worth of food to organizations like Waking The Village which serves unhoused LGBTQ+ youth, our neighbors at River City Food Bank and local free fridges.

Read more about our food donation efforts in our latest blog post at the link in our bio or www.sac.coop/blog.

🍜 I’m shifting into soup mode.

Stop by the Deli hot bar and get yourself a cup of soup that’s ready to eat or get one from our Grab and Go to reheat at home.

We have a rotating selection of soups daily including vegan options. This week’s soup lineup* includes:
• White Bean Toscana
• Split Pea and Ham
• Cream of Mushroom
• Minestrone

*All soups are subject to availability and rotate throughout the day.

✨ Whats your favorite Co-op housemade soup?

Today is the last day of our Bulk Herb Sale! Come in and save 15% off our huge selection of culinary and medicinal herbs.

Whether you’re looking to restock your kitchen essentials (like bay leaves, turmeric and cinnamon) or you’re stocking up on medicinal herbs (like butterfly pea flower, elderberries or echinacea), there’s no better time than now.

🌿 Homemade gifts are gifts from the heart—especially when they promote good health and a sense of calm.

This season, try making your own gifts using herbs and spices from the Bulk Herbs Department.

Here are a few simple ideas to get your started:

• Ginger Cinnamon Honey
• Elderberry Syrup
• Relaxing Ginger Bath Tea
• Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

You can find the recipes for these homemade herbal gifts at the blog link in our bio or on our website at www.sac.coop/blog.

Hanukkah starts tomorrow and if you still have some shopping to do then we’ve got you covered. Check out the endcap display on Aisle 2 for candles, chocolate gelt and more for your celebration.

✨ Your Sacramento Co-op Wrapped is here.

Our Bulk Herb Sale is less than one week away!

Whether you’re looking to restock your kitchen essentials (like bay leaves, turmeric and cinnamon) or you’re stocking up on medicinal herbs (like butterfly pea flower, elderberries or echinacea), there’s no better time than during our Holiday Bulk Herb Sale.

Everyone saves 15% off all medicinal and culinary herbs from December 8 to December 10. Check out the wall of bulk herbs on your next visit so you can start making your shopping list!

Heads up Co-op members, today is the LAST day of Member Month! Be sure to use your member month discount before it expires and save 10% off all purchases, all day.

The Member Month discount is also available to redeem through our Curbside pick-up service by logging in to your account when you place your order.

Thinking about joining the Co-op? Stop by the Customer Service Desk or visit or website to learn more.