Round Up Donation Schedule 2024-2025

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

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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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

It's Time to Choose Round Up Recipients! Owners, Vote Today.

Co-op Owners vote for the next 12 non-profits.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassSeptember 28, 2021wooden nickel, round up program, donation, concern for community, co-op principles, Round Up Survey 2021

5/2-5/8, Basics Board Election

Meet the candidates! Vote for Board of Directors May 2-8.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassApril 26, 2021board of directors, cooperative governance, vote, Board Election 2021

Candidates Apply for Co-op Board by April 16

Interested in joining the Co-op’s elected, volunteer board? Learn more.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassFebruary 28, 2021Basics Board, cooperative governance, 2021 Board Election

A Message From Our President

A message from Basics Board President Jim Hutchinson, to the Owners of the Co-op.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassFebruary 1, 2021Basics Board, Message From the Board President, February 2021, co-op community, cooperative economy, online ordering, curbside pickup, small business

One Simple Food Resolution

For your health and our planet.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassJanuary 3, 2021new year, food resolution, health, whole foods, minimally processed, carbon footprint, One Simple Food Resolution

New Lower Prices!

Select grocery margins lowered storewide.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassNovember 29, 2020fall 2020 new lower prices, low price, natural foods, organic foods

Introducing....Round Up Donations!

A new donation program at Basics to replace the Wooden Nickel program and generate significantly more funds for local non-profits.

ScoopAmber Vaughn GlassOctober 3, 2020wooden nickel, round up program, round up 2020, donation, concern for community, co-op principles

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