UPDATE ON STORE PROGRESS

Your Fredericksburg Food Co-op is making amazing strides towards opening our community-owned, healthful and sustainably-focused grocery store.  Our progress is only made possible by the tremendous support of Food Co-op founding owners and this wonderful Fredericksburg community.

The physical space is coming together -- you can see it yourself at the next Walkthrough Wednesday on November 18, 4-7 pm -- details are below.  Equipment is being ordered.  General Manager Chris Roland is interviewing candidates for the store management team (check out the job postings on Indeed). 

GM Chris Roland is showing the Deli, where we’ll be able to buy smoothies,
hot and cold prepared foods and lots of delicious treats.

Local farms and creative entrepreneurs are being identified and invited to partner with the Food Co-op.  Look for their photos to be posted in the store.  Chris, our awesome GM, says "It's fun and exciting trying to keep all the balls in the air," as he works tirelessly to open the store.

You can find out much more about what's happening and how you can participate by watching the video of Chris's October 30 online update and following the Food Co-op on Facebook and Instagram.  Check out the events listing below for upcoming opportunities to learn and grow with the Food Co-op.

MORE THAN AN OWNER A DAY!

FOUNDING OWNERS WILL BE RECOGNIZED

WALKTHROUGH WEDNESDAY

November 18, 4-7 pm
320 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Friday, November 6, HEALTHY HOME, HEALTHY YOU, HEALTHY PLANET.  Enjoy the video of this informative event with Food Co-op owner/volunteer and healthy home expert Selma Kossol showing us how to make non-toxic, plastic-free household cleaners, garden pesticides, and luxurious self-care products using essential oils and other natural ingredients.  Click here to watch the video, You can also download a PDF of the slides with very helpful notes compliments of another generous Food Co-op owner/volunteer.

Thursday, November 12, 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm, FOOD CO-OP BOOK GROUP, online event.  In November, the Book Group will read A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.  Please email Linda at fxbgfoodcoop@gmail.com for information about participating.

Thursday, November 12, 6:00-7:00 pm, BAKING HOLIDAY PIES, online event. Talented baker and Food Co-op owner/volunteer, Kathy Pecka Maulden, will show us how to create beautiful holiday pies.  Punkin, salted caramel apple, blackberry, and blueberry cobbler, oh my!  Click here to register.

Saturdays, November 14 & 21, 7:00 am-1:00 pm, FREDERICKSBURG FARMERS MARKET, Hurkamp Park, William & Prince Edward Streets, Fredericksburg VA.  The Fredericksburg Food Co-op is very happy to have a booth at the Farmers Market.  Hope to see you there!

Monday, November 16, 6:30-7:30 pm, WILLPOWER VS WON'T POWER - Healthy Eating, online event.  In our first Motivational Monday program, with Piper Foresman, Family Nurse Practitioner and health coach, we'll talk about developing a healthy mindset and techniques and choices for seasonal eating. Click here to register.

Tuesday, November 17, 7:00-9:00 pm, FOOD CO-OP BOARD MEETING.  You are welcome to attend our board meetings to learn more about the Food Co-op.  Please email us at fxbgfoodcoop@gmail.com if you plan to attend a meeting.

Wednesday, November 18, 4:00-7:00 pm, WALKTHROUGH WEDNESDAY, 320 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg.  Food Co-op GM Chris Roland will lead three tours of the store, at 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 pm.  For social distancing, the number of participants is limited.  Email fxbgfoodcoop@gmail.com to reserve your time. 

Visit the Food Co-op YouTube channel to see more videos of past events!