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Strawberry Season Begins
Spring is finally here! And, you know what that means? Warmer weather and the start of the growing season! Nothing spells the onset of spring in our house more than picking up a basket of fresh, luscious strawberries. Not only are they tasty, strawberries are high in antioxidants and boast a high Vitamin C content.…
Read MoreAnswers to YOUR burning questions!
There’s nothing we love more than connecting with our owners and our community, as well as sharing about our progress. With that in mind, we thought we’d share the answers to some of our most frequently asked site-related questions. Do we have a site for the store, yet? That’s the million dollar question, it seems! We are asked…
Read MoreReflecting on 2016
We made some exciting progress this past year, and it would not have been possible without the support of our community. A few things of which we are most proud: We gained 51 new co-op owners and exceeded our goal of 500 owners! Our Board Chair and Co-chair explored 4 possible site locations and attended…
Read MoreGetting a Seat at the Table
When the opportunity to get involved as a volunteer with The Community Market surfaced, I was quick to put my hand in the air. The grassroots organization, community building and economy strengthening really appealed to me. For a year, I served as a volunteer. I helped maintain the website and social media accounts. I wrote press…
Read MoreIt's Strawberry Season!
What potent little heart shaped package can lower your blood pressure, increase your good cholesterol (HDL), guard against cancer and heart disease, and minimize constipation? What nutritional powerhouse contains vitamins, folic acid, fiber and antioxidants? What member of the rose family is sodium free, fat free, cholesterol free and low calorie?
Read MoreA Great New Year
How many of us have made promises to ourselves to do something better in 2016? Maybe exercise more, maybe spend less time plugged into technology, maybe make healthier eating choices ….. Most of us want a “do-over” of some sort, and the beginning of a new year is always a good place to start. Joining the Community Market Co-Op would be a great way to do something good for yourself – and for your community!
Read MoreWhat does the Organic label really mean and why is it important?
“The Community Market Co-op is a locally planned food co-op that will be located in the Fuquay Varina area; a full-service, community-owned grocery store which will emphasize products which are locally grown and raised, organic, minimally processed, healthy and fairly traded.” -Excerpt from www.thecommunitymarketcoop.coop Most of us are completely comfortable with the idea of locally…
Read MoreDebuting a Refreshed Identity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2015 – The arrival of the spring season brings with it the excitement and anticipation of new growth and transformation. So to correlate with the first day of Spring, The Community Market Food Co-op announced today that, in preparation for its anticipated growth, it has launched a reinvigorated brand identity.…
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