Round Up Donation Schedule 2024-2025

Congrats to these local non-profits that will be featured over the next year of fundraising at Basics!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassNovember 1, 2024wooden nickel, round up program, donation, concern for community, co-op principles, Round Up Winners, Round Up, Donation, Round Up Winners 2024-2025

Strengthen Native Foodways with Co-ops, Field Day, & NATIFS

By addressing economic disparities, food insecurity, and the loss of Indigenous food knowledge, NĀTIFS aims to restore health, wealth, and cultural identity to Indigenous populations.

Amber Vaughn GlassOctober 31, 2024NATIFS, Strengthen Native Foodways, Thanksgiving, Field Day, donation

Basics Insights

The Co+op Explorers kids club is expanding thanks to a new partnership with Stateline Community Foundation/Literacy for Life and Basics Insights, a FREE resource for caregivers of kids ages 0-5.

Amber Vaughn GlassMay 31, 2024Co+op Explorers, kids club, Basics kids club, Basics Insights, Basics Insights text messaging, Kids, Babies, Toddlers, nutrition, education

Healthy Comfort Foods

Every meal is a fresh chance to upgrade your habits - eat for comfort AND nutrition with these tips and tricks.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJanuary 31, 2024comfort food, health, wellness, macaroni and cheese, pie, spaghetti and meatballs, soup, grilled cheese, pizza, potatoes

Plastic Chemicals in Food

A new Consumer Reports study was released in January, showing concerning levels of phthalates and other plastic chemicals in many popular foods.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJanuary 31, 2024plastic, phthalates, bisphenols, plastic in food

Round Up Donation Winners 2023-2024

Congrats to these local non-profits voted into the top 12! See the co-op’s 2023-2024 Round Up donation schedule.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassNovember 1, 2023wooden nickel, round up program, donation, concern for community, co-op principles, Round Up Winners, Round Up, November 2023, Donation, Round Up Winners 2023-2024

4/30-5/6, Basics Board Election

Meet the candidates! Vote for Board of Directors April 30 - May 6.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassApril 25, 2023board of directors, cooperative governance, vote, Board Election 2021, 2023 Board Election Page

Theodore ‘Ted’ Odell's Legacy

Former Basics Co-op Owner Theodore Odell of Brodhead, WI Helps Preserve Former Family Land as Three Waters Reserve.

Amber Vaughn GlassFebruary 27, 2023Theodore Ted Odell's Legacy, Southern Wisconsin Land Conservancy, Three Waters Reserve

Inclusive Trade Signs

Diversity is strength.

Amber Vaughn GlassDecember 12, 2022diversity, inclusion, veteran owned, LGBTQIA+ owned, women owned, minority owned

Round Up Winners 2022-2023

See the co-op’s 2022-2023 Round Up schedule here. Congrats to these local non-profits voted into the top 12!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassOctober 31, 2022wooden nickel, round up program, donation, concern for community, co-op principles, Round Up Winners, November 2022, Round Up Winners 2022-2023

It's Time to Choose Round Up Non-Profits! Owners, Vote Today

Co-op Owners help us choose by taking the survey from October 1 - 31.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassSeptember 30, 2022round up program, donation, concern for community, co-op principles, Round Up, Round Up 2022

Common Myths About Food Co-ops

Are vegan hippie vibes not your style? That’s fine, we promise! (If that IS your style, welcome to you too!)

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassAugust 1, 2022co-op community, cooperative economy, small business, food cooperative, co-op ownership, common myths about food co-ops

2022 Annual President’s Letter

A summary of our co-op’s community impact in the past year, and a look ahead!

Amber Vaughn GlassJune 29, 2022annual report, impact report, community impact, Message From the Board President, 2022 annual president's letter

Access Discount Program

Low-income community members can apply for extra resources to purchase natural foods and nutritional supplements at the co-op.

Amber Vaughn GlassJune 28, 2022access, access discount, low income, SNAP, QUEST, LINK, WIC, Medicaid, SSI, discount, co-op ownership

Fat Bottom Farms Animal Grazing Facts

Fat Bottom Farms owner Dennis shares the latest research on grazing and nutrient density!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassMay 31, 2022health, whole foods, lifestyle, BBQ, Black Angus, grazing, rotational grazing, omega fats, Fat Bottom Farms Animal Grazing Facts

Tips for Healthy Eating This Spring and Summer

Protect yourself from junk food at BBQs and on vacation, with a little bit of planning.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassMay 27, 2022health, whole foods, lifestyle, habits, Healthy eating in spring and summer, picnic, BBQ, cooking, meal planning

Board Candidates Apply by April 15

Co-op Owners, we need your skills on the Basics Board!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassFebruary 28, 2022Basics Board, Board Election Info 2022, Board Application Info 2022, March 2022, April 2022

The Numbers Are In...

Donations to our community increased by 90% in 2021!

Amber Vaughn GlassJanuary 31, 2022round up program, concern for community, donation, gift basket, raffle, sponsorship, 2021 Donations

4 Healthy Habits That Can Easily Fit into Your Routine

Focusing on developing and maintaining healthy habits leads to better mental health, reduces the risk of diseases, and makes you feel happier and active.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassDecember 31, 2021new year, food resolution, health, whole foods, stress, low sugar diet, low salt diet, lifestyle, habits, 4 easy healthy habits

Round Up Winners 2021-2022

Congrats to this year’s top 12 local non-profits!

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassNovember 6, 2021wooden nickel, round up program, donation, concern for community, co-op principles, Round Up Winners, November 2021

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