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Potsdam Food Co-op raises $571.69 for the Potsdam Neighborhood Center at Annual Open House Weekend

Potsdam Food Co-op raises $571.69 for the Potsdam Neighborhood Center at Annual Open House Weekend

Open House

The Potsdam Food Co-op hosted a successful Open House celebration on October 12-13th, 2024. Through its annual Open House, the Co-op welcomes all community members to the cooperatively owned grocery store for raffle prizes, free food samples, and a relaxed celebration of the fall season. Vendors shared samples of food and drink, while shoppers enjoyed a 10% in-store discount on items ranging from sandwiches and local produce to supplements and healthy frozen foods.

Throughout the Open House, volunteers from the Deep Root Center helped children to decorate a small pumpkin of their own. 60 visitors also guessed the weight of a hefty pumpkin (33.4 lbs. to be exact), with one winner, Vanessa, taking home both the pumpkin and a Co-op gift card. 

Mike Corse provided live acoustic music, and Co-op General Manager Jessie LaRose joined him for a couple of sets. LaRose commented that “This is a great event that brings our community together to eat delicious food, listen to local musicians, and celebrate cooperation!” 

The annual benefit raffle raised $571. Donors purchased raffle tickets to bid on various prizes. The prizes were all donated by Co-op vendors and included coffee for a year from St. Lawrence Valley Roasters, several gift baskets, freshly baked products, and a $100 Co-op gift card. The Co-op thanks all of the donors who purchased raffle tickets and the many vendors who donated raffle prizes. We also appreciate the vendors who hosted a booth at the Open House: St. Lawrence Valley Roasters, Squeak Creek Apiaries, Cedar Hedge Farm, Hex & Hop Brewing, House of Greens, and Nourish Bakery. The Deep Root Center provided children’s activities free of charge, and we’re especially grateful to them for donating their services. 

All 50/50 Raffle proceeds went to the Potsdam Neighborhood Center, which assists community members in need of healthy food, clothing, utilities, shelter, and more. It is one of six centers operated by the St. Lawrence County Community Development Program, a private nonprofit agency.

During the Open House, 18 people became new Member-Owners of the Potsdam Food Co-op. Every new member won a small prize – from a chocolate bar to a Co-op gift card – to celebrate their joining the Co-op. Board members of the Co-op were on site encouraging participation and enlightening community members on what it means to be a Member-Owner of the only Food Co-op in St Lawrence County.

Anyone can shop at the Potsdam Food Co-op for healthy, local, and organic food. The store’s offerings include fresh local produce and dairy; vegan foods and allergy-free foods; healthy frozen foods, grain free & gluten free options, prepared seasonings; supplements and wellness products; deli items and prepared sandwiches; and bulk grains, nuts, oil, herbs, spices, tea, and coffee. Shoppers enrolled in SNAP can sign up for the Double Up Food Bucks NY program for up to a $20 match per day on fresh produce.  

A Customer can become a Co-op Member-Owner simply by purchasing a share, at a cost of $10 per year for ten years. Member-Owners get deep discounts on twice-monthly “Co-op Deals” sales and a 10% discount on Wellness products the second Wednesday of every month. They can also receive special discounts through our online Buying Club. If they choose, a Member-Owner can work a weekly or monthly shift to earn a regular discount on all in-store purchases. 

The store is open to everyone at 24 Elm St. in Potsdam, seven days a week, from 8:30am to 7pm Monday through Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sundays.

To learn more about the Potsdam Food Co-op, please visit www.potsdamcoop.com. Follow us on Instagram at potsdamcoop and at Potsdam Food Co-op on Facebook, for new stock, Co-op Deals, department updates, and more.

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