December 26th, 2018

Board Report: How "Food For Paradise" Got Started

By Mira Wonderwheel, Board of Directors

In response to the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise, California, the Ashland Food Co-op Board of Directors saw a need and moved into action in collaboration with General Manager Emile Amarotico and the co-op team. Emile reached out to Liza Tadesco, General Manager at Chico Natural Foods Cooperative, located about 15 miles outside of Paradise, California and learned they had a secure warehouse space and were actively receiving pallet-load donations to distribute at local shelters, pop-up kitchens, and their Co-op store in Chico.

The Board unanimously agreed to authorize Ashland Food Co-op to donate $3,000 to Chico Natural Foods Cooperative and they will distribute food and grocery items to their community in need as a result of the Camp Fire in Paradise, California.

After the resolution, the Ashland Food Co-op Team rose to the occasion and quickly took the necessary actions to make this donation and broader community support possible. We are grateful to be a part of collaborative cooperative power in action and appreciate that we can support the Paradise community by providing some nourishing healthy food.

If you are interested in donating, The Ashland Food Co-op is inviting the community to donate a matching $3,000 to broaden this effort's impact, and will match up to another $3,000. Shoppers can make a donation to benefit Paradise, CA evacuees at the Co-op checkout stands, or online at www.ashlandfood.coop/foodforparadise.

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July 25th, 2023

Empowering Our Community: AFC's Community Grants Now Accepting Applications

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, AFC is thrilled to announce the that we are accepting applications for our Community Grants program. 

Ashland Food Co-op's Community Grants program is designed to foster meaningful change in the Southern Oregon region. Through these grants, we seek to support projects that align with our mission of promoting local and sustainable food systems, addressing food insecurity, and promoting community engagement.

July 6th, 2023

July's Change for Good Partner - Maslow Project

Ashland Food Co-op is thrilled to partner with Maslow Project for our Change for Good program! Maslow Project is an incredible organization that works tirelessly to support homeless youth and families in Southern Oregon. Their mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency, and they do this through a range of services including housing assistance, medical care, and educational support.

May 24th, 2023

Bicycle Benefits

Here at the Co-op we are on a mission to promote healthy lifestyles and sustainable practices within our community.

May 1st, 2023

May 2023 Change for Good Partner: Talent Maker City

Talent Maker City's mission is to build a more connected, prosperous, and resilient community through hands-on creativity and innovative STEAM-based learning. (STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math.) They have a bustling Makerspace facility, brimming with creative energy in downtown Talent offering hands-on STEAM-based workshops and programming for curious minds of all ages!

April 25th, 2023

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

We're always learning and growing here at the Co-op and with the approach of Cinco de Mayo we thought we would share a (very) brief history lesson and some thoughts on celebrating this holiday here in the United States.

February 6th, 2023

February's Change for Good partner: OHRA

 

OHRA logo

OHRA helps low-income people build better lives through access to social service resources. By helping
people move from crisis to stability, OHRA builds more capable individuals, stronger families, and a
better community. We have three core programs:

November 22nd, 2022

December Change for Good Partner: Rogue Action Center

December's Change for Good Partner is

Rogue Action Center

Rogue Action Center

The Rogue Action Center (RAC) builds organizing infrastructure, leaders, and community power for a just, inclusive, and sustainable Southern Oregon for everyone.