Ways to Save
at the Co-op
Ways to Save at the Co-op
Shopping at the Co-op on a Budget We know that there is sometimes a perception that products at the Co-op are too expensive. And while we do everything in our power to offer the lowest pricing possible, as a single community owned store competing against corporations with enormous buying power, this can sometimes be a tall task. Our commitment to local, high quality, sustainably sourced, and healthful foods also plays a part in pricing. With all that said, there are many ways to save at the Co-op without sacrificing quality that you may be unaware of… Believe it or not, there are affordable ways to shop at the Co-op. That is why we created this guide. We want to show you all of the tips and tricks for saving money at the Co-op so that you can still fit high quality products from a community owned store into your weekly shopping budget. In our Ends statement we vow to provide “Access to healthful, local and high-quality food” and we understand that access is something that cannot be achieved unless it is also affordable. In addition to cost savings information at our store, we also share some information about local organizations whose resources make food even more accessible in our community.
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Ways to Save at the Co-op How to Save $$ in each department Clearance sections: We have a discount section in some departments, most notably our Meat and Wellness sections. Look for our sections labeled “Clearance” with an orange sign as well as red tags with a discounted price displayed.
Cheese: In the Cheese department, you can find a basket of the “nubs” that are great for sampling new cheeses without having to commit to a big piece. You can also find another basket in our Cheese department that is discounted. Look for the red stickers with the discount percentage.
Bulk: Buy a pinch, or a pound! Save some money and the planet! Hundreds of items are available in our expansive Bulk department. From spices, herbs and teas to rice, pasta, and granola, you’ll easily be able to gather the dry goods and liquids you need for a well stocked pantry. We welcome and encourage you to only purchase exactly how much product you need. By doing so, you can prevent the waste of food you don’t use and funds you don’t need to spend. Plus, by using our minimal, recyclable paper bags or bringing your own containers for your bulk purchases, you save money otherwise spent on packaging costs. See all of the items we currently carry in Bulk here: Special Orders: Order by case or by the pound for your favorite products that you use on a monthly basis and save extra money when doing so*! Special orders can also be for items that we do not carry in the store, but are available through any of our current distributors. Visit the Customer Service Desk to learn more about special ordering. *Anyone can place a special order, but Owners will receive 10% off their order(s).
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Ways to Save at the Co-op Sales & Discounts There are deals to be found every day at the Co-op. Here you will see what the signs look like, what they mean, and who they are available for. For all shoppers
For Owners only
Co+op Basics This program is a selection of staple foods and household goods, including natural and organic products that are priced below the suggested retail price all the time. This helps save you money, without having to sacrifice quality.
Co+op Deals These bi-weekly sales are on selected organic and natural favorites from across our store.We have flyers available online* or in-store that highlight some of the bigger brands that are currently on deals. *Some items listed on the Co+op Deals Flyer may not be available at the Davis Food Co-op
Weekly Specials
February 15 - February
Freshen things up with our Weekly Specials where you will find great deals all throughout the Co-op. These deals change each Wednesday and flyers can be found in-store and online
REGULAR 3.99/EA
REGULAR 2.50/EA
REGULAR 6.99/LB
Organic Green Leaf Lettuce
Organic Romaine Lettuce
Organic Cherry Tomatoes
249 /EA
249 /EA
599 /LB
REGULAR 2.99/EA
REGULAR 2.99/EA
REGULAR 6.99/LB
Isigny
Carr Valley
Organic Red Leaf Lettuce
Mimolette Aged 18 Months
Glacier Wildfire Blue
7 oz.
5 oz.
Chan0ok Bay
DFC
Sliced Cheesecake Assorted Varieties
Grab n' Go Pesto Pasta with Chicken
1199 /LB Deli REGULAR 12.99/LB
Prices effective Feb. 15
REGULAR 9.99/EA
REGULAR 6.99/EA
REGULAR 2.99/EA
Grab n' Go Pesto Pasta
799 / EA
599 /EA
249 /EA DFC
Deli
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299 / EA
2 for $3
599 / LB
21 / 2023
Organic Bunched Celery
Organic Hass Avocado
Organic Asparagus
- Feb. 21/2023. Sorry,
1399 /LB Deli REGULAR 14.99/LB
no rain checks. We reserve
the right to correct any
549 /EA
REGULAR 5.99/EA
printed errors.
Ways to Save at the Co-op February 01 - February GROCERY
Organic Bone Broth.
Bonafide Provisions
Chicken Broth $4.49, Added Salt $4.49
32 Oz.
Chicken Broth No Added
Cafe Altura
Salt $4.49, Vegetable
Instant Coffee $8.99
100% Pure Honey. 16
Oz.
Clover Honey Washington Honey $9.99,
Local Hive
$9.99, Wildflower Honey
$9.99, NorCal Honey
Broth Not
$9.99,
Varieties. 0.56 oz $5.99 oz $5.99, Chicken Broth Bone Broth Sticks. Multiple $5.99, Beef Broth 0.53 Chicken Broth Keto 0.67
Lonolife
oz
Honey 9 oz $7.99 Multiple Varieties. Handcrafted Hot Sauces. 5 oz $5.49, Hot Honey 9 oz $7.99, Spicy Peach
Red Clay
Original 5 oz $5.49, Carolina
Natural Chewing Gum
Simply Gum
Mint 15 ct $2.29, Ginger 30 ct $2.29
DAIRY
Vegan Bacon. 6 Oz.
Yves
Veggie Canadian Bacon
FROZEN
Gum 15
Mints
$4.29
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Chip $7.99, & Mint Chip $7.99, Double $7.99, Sea Salt Cream Lemon & Marionberry Peppermint Stick $7.99, Coffee $7.99, Eureka Strawberries $7.99, Turkish Cookies $7.99
WELLNESS Host Defense
& Mints. Multiple Varieties.ct $2.29, Spearmint 15 ct $2.2, Peppermint
15 ct $2.29, Cleanse
Fine Ice Cream. 1 Pint.
McConnell’s
Mushroom Supplements Mocha $15.99, Matcha
Mix Drinks. 10 Ct.
$15.99, Mocha $15.99,
Awaken & Activate $15.99,
Relax & Savor $15.99
Cedar Products. Multiple Varieties. 2 ct $8.99, Sage Mugwort Sage Smudge Stick Small $21.99, Cascade Desert Gift Set 3 ct Stick 1ct $8.99, White White Sage Smudge Gift Set 3 ct $21.99, Wash 8 oz $9.99, ct $10.99, Cascade Forest Redwood Mist Body Smudge Stick Small 3 Body Wash 8 oz $9.99, Big Sur Sage Aromatherapy oz $9.99, White Sage Body Wash 8 oz $9.99, Forest Body Wash 8 Cedar Camp8 oz $9.99, Desert Cedar Incense 20 ct $7.99, Coastal Pine Body Wash Desert Piñon Campfire Incense 20 ct Gift Pack 3 ct $21.99, Douglas Fir Campfire Incense 20 ct $7.99, Spray 3 ct $21.99, Sachet California Juniper Campfire Sticks 8 oz $9.99 Sierra Cedar Smudge fire Incense 20 ct $7.99, Incense 20 ct $7.99, $7.99, Sweetgrass Campfire
Crafted Home and Body
Juniper Ridge
Promotion effective Feb.
Owner Extras
28, 2023
Broth $4.49, Vegetable
3.53 Oz.
Organic Instant Coffee.
01 - Feb. 28 /2023.
Sorry no rain checks.
We reserve the right
to correct any printed
Each month, we have a selection of products throughout the Co-op that are exclusively on sale for owners only. Discounts can be up to 20% off listed items.
errors.
Manager Specials Managers select a variety of certain items within their department to put on sale exclusively for you!
Co+op Coupons Along with the savings you get on selected Co+op Deals, there are some items that also include a Co+op Deals Coupon, that help save you even more $$. Other coupons include manufacturer coupons that will be attached to the products, or displayed in front of the products. Community Discount Owners of the Co-op who are experiencing financial hardship and/or receive any sort of government assistance (SSI, FAFSA, SNAP, WIC, Disability, etc) could be eligible for the Community Discount Program. The Community Discount is 5% off each purchase* made at the Co-op. Eligible Owners can enroll at the Customer Service Desk or by submitting an online form. Enroll by scanning this QR code, or visiting our Customer Service Desk (Exclusions: Ownership fees, shares, bag fees, postage, gift cards, classes, deposits, donations & CRV).
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Ways to Save at the Co-op Before your Shopping Trip An easy everyday way to save is by having a plan before you arrive at the store. This will allow you to map out exactly what you need and eliminate the possibility of going over budget by making impulse purchases. Take Inventory of your Fridge and Pantry Take inventory of what you have at home: This eliminates the possibility of purchasing something you already have in your home. Make a List, Check it Twice Jot down things you know you need, before you go shopping. Make it one that you can easily access/use while shopping and be sure to specify quantities. That can be through your notes in your phone, or post-it notes. Meal Plan Plan out your week or a few days worth of meals. This narrows down exactly what you’ll need to buy and have you less likely purchasing things you will not be using right away.
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Ways to Save at the Co-op Use Budget Friendly Recipes from the Co-op Need some help figuring out your meal prep for the week? What if we told you that we have a lineup of cheap recipes (around $10) that are easy to make (in around 10 minutes) available with ingredients found at the Co-op? That is exactly what we did with our 10x10 Recipes! Below is an example of 10x10 recipe:
Lemony Kale & White Bean Soup (V, GF)
Ingredients • • • • • • • • • •
1/2 onion, chopped 1 gold potato, chopped small 1/2 bunch kale, destemmed and chopped 1/2 cup parsley chopped juice from 1 lemon 4 cups veggie or chicken broth 1 can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions Heat olive oil in a small pot or deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onion and potato. Sautee for 1 minute and add salt and pepper. Add broth and simmer for 8 minutes. Add lemon juice, beans, and kale and simmer one minute more. Stir in parsley and serve hot! You can see this recipe, and many more, by grabbing a copy of our 10x10 Recipe Guide in store or by visiting our 10x10 Recipe page on our website:
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Ways to Save at the Co-op After your Shopping Trip Once you make it home with your food, you can also take steps to ensure that your food lasts as long as it possibly can to avoid unnecessary food waste. Prep/clean your foods Extend the life of your foods by prepping and storing them correctly. Here is a detailed list of how certain types of produce should be stored:
Know how to read “expiration” dates What we often refer to as expiration dates are often more appropriately sell-by dates. While some foods’ sell-by date is also pretty true to its expiration, most often foods remain well past this date. You can tell if a food is actually spoiled if it has an off odor, flavor, or texture. With that in mind, the next page some has recommended expiration date guidelines for common foods thrown away too early:
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Ways to Save at the Co-op ITEM
HOLD TIME*
Eggs
Eat within 3 to 5 weeks when refrigerated
Yogurt
Eat within 2 weeks when refrigerated; within 2 months when frozen
Milk
Drink within 1 week (opened) when refrigerated; within 3 months when frozen
Butter
Eat within 3 months when refrigerated; within 6 months when frozen
Bacon
Eat within 2 weeks (unopened) or 1 week (opened) when refrigerated; within 1 month when frozen
Cold cuts, packaged
Eat within 2 weeks (unopened) or 5 days (opened) when refrigerated; within 2 months when frozen
Hot dogs
Eat within 2 weeks (unopened) or 1 week (opened) when refrigerated; within 1 to 2 months when frozen
Ketchup
Eat within 6 months (opened) when refrigerated; can store in pantry for 1 year (unopened)
Mayonnaise
Eat within 2 months (opened) when refrigerated; can store in pantry for 3 months (unopened)
Jams and jellies
Eat within 6 months (opened) when refrigerated; can store in pantry for 1 year (unopened)
Rice and dried pasta
Eat within 2 years
Beer, bottles and can
Drink within 1 day (opened) when refrigerated; can store in pantry for 9 months (unopened)
Soda, bottles and cans
Drink within 2 days (opened) when refrigerated; can store in pantry for 6 months (unopened)
* Even with these guidelines be sure to check for discoloration or off odor first. If in doubt, it is best to throw it out
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Ways to Save at the Co-op Other ways to save at the Co-op Waste Reducing Tips As we mentioned already, reducing Food Waste= Saving $$. Check out some useful waste reduction tips we put together with the help of a DFC Owner.
Follow us on Social Media (Instagram & Facebook) We post the majority of our weekly sales on Instagram and Facebook. We also do giveaways on our Instagram, some including gift cards! You can find us on both @davisfoodcoop Subscribe to The Heirloom Newsletter
Customer Survey Co-op customers will often be chosen at random during checkout, to receive a Customer Survey that gets printed on their receipt. If you fill out the quick survey of your shopping experience, you will get a special code that can get you $5 off of a $30 or more transaction. (Code is valid for 30 days from day of transaction)
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We post our weekly sales and big store sales happening in our weekly email newsletter that we call The Heirloom. Sign up for this email list here:
Ways to Save at the Co-op Free Food in Davis/Yolo County The Annual Holiday Meal at the Davis Food Co-op Each year, on Christmas Eve, the Co-op provides a free and festive dinner for the entire community. We provide a dine-in experience or you can opt to take it to go! The Freedge Take what you need, give what you don’t. The Freedge is a small refrigerator located on the west-facing side of the building to the left of our entrance and exit doors. Davis Food Co-op staff fill the Freedge daily with produce, dairy, bakery items, and pantry staples we are otherwise unable to sell. Anyone is welcome to donate food and take items from the Freedge at no cost. There are 4 other Freedges in Davis: UCD Memorial Union, UCD Silo, 1221 Eureka Ave, and 2013 Whittier Dr The Night Market At Central Park each weeknight from 9pm-11pm, the Night Market folks distribute leftover foods from local restaurants and businesses that would otherwise go to waste! This is for anyone in the community. Davis Food Not Bombs Food Not Bombs is an all-volunteer movement that recovers food that would otherwise be discarded, and shares free vegan and vegetarian meals with the hungry in over 1,000 cities in 65 countries in protest to war, poverty, and destruction of the environment. Davis Food Not Bombs serves meals every 2nd and 4th Sundays at Central Park (4th & C) from 1-2pm Aggie Compass (UCD students only) Providing basic needs resources for students. Stop by with a bag for Fruit and Veggie Up where you can receive free produce on Mondays from 10:30am-12:30pm and Wednesday from 12pm-2pm. Aggie Compass is located in the Memorial Union at UC Davis 4th and Hope Offers free meals everyday at 5pm in Woodland at 1901 E. Beamer st
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Ways to Save at the Co-op The Pantry(UCD students only) The ASUCD Pantry is a student-run, student-led organization that provides food and other basic essentials to UC Davis students and staff who would like support in acquiring food and other basic necessities. The Pantry is open to all students, staff, and faculty at UC Davis. This also includes graduate, PhD, and postdoctoral students, serving folks of all levels of income and need. While walk-ins are welcome, they also have an online portal to order non-perishable items in advance, and have a digital list, that is updated hourly, to show what perishable items they currently have. The Pantry is located in the Memorial Union at UC Davis Yolo Food Bank Food distribution for those in the Yolo County area. For the distribution calendars and sites, visit: The Mercy Coalition Free lunches Monday-Friday from 11am-12pm at 500 Jefferson Blvd, West Sacramento Davis Community Meals and Housing Offers free meals on Tuesday/Thursday evenings from 5:45pm-6:30pm and lunch of Saturdays from 11:30am12:15pm at 640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis Falling Fruit An interactive map that shows you the location of edible plants throughout the world. Enter in your location and foraging locations will be pinned with dots. Zoom in and click on one, and up pops a box with a description of what tree or bush you can find there. The description often includes information on the best season to pluck the produce, the quality and yield of the plant, a link to the species profile on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website, and any additional advice on accessing the spot. Pg. 12