Run for the Board!

The Co-op Wants Your Leadership!

The Co-op is currently looking interested owners to run for the Board of Directors. If you’ve been looking for a chance to take a leadership role in the Chico Natural Foods Cooperative.

The Board of Directors is the Democratically Elected Leadership of the Co-op.

Board members oversee the work of the General Manager, attend monthly meetings, and correspond with each other to keep updated on the status of the Co-op and to make long-term plans for the organization. A more full description of Director duties can be found here. Members of the Board of Directors receive a 15% discount on all purchases at the Co-op, excluding alcohol.

The Board Election Takes Place in April.

Applications are due by the end of March, and the election itself takes place in the second half of April.

Only Co-op Owners Can Run for the Board

Candidates must be CNFC member-owners for 6 months prior to the election and be in good standing. 
Board members should be able to make a commitment of 10 hours per month for Board service.

Learn more by contacting the Board: bod@chiconaturalfoods.coop

COVID-19 Update

Dear CNFC Community,

The Chico Natural Foods Cooperative is a mission and values-driven community-owned entity. As such, transparency and information sharing are integral parts of organization’s DNA. We are always striving to be as honest and straightforward as possible with our staff, customers, and the community at large.

As of Monday, one Co-op employee reported testing positive for COVID-19.  We are unable to share any specific information regarding key characteristics and identifying departments under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Act. They did not generally work with the public. They are in isolation and doing well. Any Co-op staff who have been determined to have been within “close contact” of the affected employee have been sent home (with pay) to self-isolate until they reach the end of their quarantine period.**. We are following all recommended guidelines from public health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and city, county and state public health departments to ensure everyone’s safety.

At the Co-op we continue to follow strict safety protocols, including screening all CNFC employees for symptoms and exposure before starting their shift, minimizing worker contact, maintaining our 6 feet distances as best possible while working in our small spaces, wearing masks, and sanitizing all areas of the Co-op where workers and customers access. Any appearance of COVID-19 is distressing and worrying, but it also reinforces why we have such rigorous practices in place: stringent mask policies, robust hygiene and hand washing policies, generous and proactive Wellness benefits, and a dedication to in-store sanitization will help keep everyone safe.

We encourage everyone to practice another core cooperative tenet, Principle 7: Concern for Community. COVID-19 is highly contagious and dangerous to many- and we still do not know its long-term effects. To put it bluntly, you should always act as if you are being exposed to the virus. The more diligent we are in stopping the spread, the sooner we can return to our lives filled with hugs, high fives and the daily activities we once took for granted. Supporting our staff is one of our paramount priorities; please help up protect staff by diligently wearing your mask correctly and staying home when ill or when in contact with those who are ill.

As a reminder, per the California state mandate, face coverings are required on Chico Natural Foods Co-op property at all times. We also want to remind you of other critical ways we can keep each other safe right now:

·         Wear a mask at all times in public.

·         Wear your mask across your nose, mouth and chin.

·         Keep at least 6 feet distance between yourself and others when in public.

·         Wash your hands well and often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

·         Keep all gatherings to those within your “bubble”.

·         Monitor yourself for symptoms. If you present symptoms or have concerns about being exposed, you should seek testing. The Butte County Health and Human Services webpage is a good resource.

Curbside Pickup is available for those seeking the convenience and safety of ordering groceries online and delivered to their car in the Chico Natural Foods Co-op parking lot. It is easy to use, convenient and we encourage you to give it a try.

Thanks to our community for continuing to take the pandemic seriously.

COVID-19 diagnoses are widespread across Butte County and now, more than ever, it is important we keep each other safe. For shoppers that would like more information about the Co-op’s COVID protocols, or have any other questions, please email liza@chiconaturalfoods.coop.

* Close Contact is defined by CDC as someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the patient is isolated.

** Butte County Public Health considers the quarantine period to be 14 days after the last date of close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

COVID-19 Update

Dear CNFC Community,

The Chico Natural Foods Cooperative is a mission and values-driven community-owned entity. As such, transparency and information sharing are integral parts of organization’s DNA. We are always striving to be as honest and straightforward as possible with our staff, customers, and the community at large.

As of late Sunday, two Co-op employees have tested positive for COVID-19.  We are unable to share any specific information regarding key characteristics and identifying departments under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Act. They are in isolation and doing well. Any Co-op staff who have been determined to have been within “close contact” of the affected employees have been sent home (with pay) to self-isolate until they reach the end of their quarantine period.**. We have employed an external cleaning service to thoroughly disinfect the workspaces that may have used. We are following all recommended guidelines from public health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and city, county and state public health departments to ensure everyone’s safety.

At the Co-op we continue to follow strict safety protocols, including screening all CNFC employees for symptoms and exposure before starting their shift, minimizing worker contact, maintaining our 6 feet distances as best possible while working in our small spaces, wearing masks, and sanitizing all areas of the Co-op where workers and customers access. Any appearance of COVID-19 is distressing and worrying, but it also reinforces why we have such rigorous practices in place: stringent mask policies, robust hygiene and hand washing policies, generous and proactive Wellness benefits, and a dedication to in-store sanitization will help keep everyone safe.

We encourage everyone to practice another core cooperative tenet, Principle 7: Concern for Community. COVID-19 is highly contagious and dangerous to many- and we still do not know its long-term effects. To put it bluntly, you should always act as if you are being exposed to the virus. The more diligent we are in stopping the spread, the sooner we can return to our lives filled with hugs, high fives and the daily activities we once took for granted. Supporting our staff is one of our paramount priorities; please help up protect staff by diligently wearing your mask correctly and staying home when ill or when in contact with those who are ill.

As a reminder, per the California state mandate, face coverings are required on Chico Natural Foods Co-op property at all times. We also want to remind you of other critical ways we can keep each other safe right now:

·         Wear a mask at all times in public.

·         Wear your mask across your nose, mouth and chin.

·         Keep at least 6 feet distance between yourself and others when in public.

·         Wash your hands well and often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

·         Keep all gatherings to those within your “bubble”.

·         Monitor yourself for symptoms. If you present symptoms or have concerns about being exposed, you should seek testing. The Butte County Health and Human Services webpage is a good resource.

Curbside Pickup is available for those seeking the convenience and safety of ordering groceries online and delivered to their car in the Chico Natural Foods Co-op parking lot. It is easy to use, convenient and we encourage you to give it a try.

Thanks to our community for continuing to take the pandemic seriously.

COVID-19 diagnoses are widespread across Butte County and now, more than ever, it is important we keep each other safe. For shoppers that would like more information about the Co-op’s COVID protocols, or have any other questions, please email liza@chiconaturalfoods.coop.

* Close Contact is defined by CDC as someone who was within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to test specimen collection) until the patient is isolated.

** Butte County Public Health considers the quarantine period to be 14 days after the last date of close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

2020 Annual Meeting

A Message from Board President, Michael Lee.

I’d like to thank everyone for attending our annual owner meeting on October 9, 2020. We appreciate you for taking the time on a Friday evening to be with us (virtually).

Our meeting consisted of reports from me (President), our General Manager, our Human Resources / Finance Director, and our Brand Manager. In addition to these reports were four employee videos, with delightful perspectives of their work at the Co-op.

The reports given included updates about:

·         The effects of COVID-19 and how the Co-op has adapted to keep employees, customers, and our community safe.

·         Equity and equality and the need to focus on supporting staff safety and well-being, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

·         The Co-op renovation, which included insight into our plan to pivot our previous remodel plan to a smaller, more focused store update.

·         The changing business environment and the Co-op’s financial outlook.

·         The Co-op’s work with and involvement in the Chico community.

Again, we thank you for attending our annual owner meeting and we hope that you continue to support our wonderful Co-op, as owners and as customers. And we, as a Board, are here for you and welcome any comments, questions, or suggestions to make the Co-op even better than it already is.

-Board President,
Michael Lee

COVID-19 UPDATE

Dear CNFC Community,

The Chico Natural Foods Cooperative is a mission and values-driven community-owned entity. As such, transparency and information sharing are integral parts of organization’s DNA. We are always striving to be as honest and straightforward as possible with our staff, customers, and the community at large.

As of late yesterday, the Co-op is operating under an abundance of caution and making the presumption that an exposed employee will test positive for COVID-19.  While we are unable to share any specific information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Act, they seldom interact with the public and have very limited contact with employees who do. They are in isolation and doing well. Any Co-op staff who have been determined to have been “exposed”* to the affected employee have been sent home (with pay) to self-isolate until they reach the end of their quarantine period.**. We have employed an external cleaning service to thoroughly disinfect the workspaces that may have used. We are following all recommended guidelines from public health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and city, county and state public health departments to ensure everyone’s safety.

At the Co-op we continue to follow strict safety protocols, including screening all CNFC employees for symptoms and exposure before starting their shift, minimizing worker contact, maintaining our 6 feet distances as best possible while working in our small spaces, wearing masks, and sanitizing all areas of the Co-op where workers and customers access. Any appearance of COVID-19 is distressing and worrying, but it also reinforces why we have such rigorous practices in place: stringent mask policies, robust hygiene handwashing policies, generous and proactive Wellness benefits, and a dedication to in-store sanitization will help keep everyone safe.

We encourage everyone to practice another core cooperative tenet, Principle 7: Concern for Community. COVID-19 is highly contagious and dangerous to many- and we still do not know its long-term effects. To put it bluntly, you should always act as if you are being exposed to the virus. The more diligent we are in stopping the spread, the sooner we can return to our lives filled with hugs, high fives and the daily activities we once took for granted. Supporting our staff is one of our paramount priorities; please help up protect staff by diligently wearing your mask correctly and staying home when ill or when in contact with those who are ill.

As a reminder, per the California state mandate, face coverings are required on Chico Natural Foods Co-op property at all times. We also want to remind you of other critical ways we can keep each other safe right now:

·         Wear a mask at all times in public.

·         Wear your mask across your nose, mouth and chin.

·         Keep at least 6 feet distance between yourself and others when in public.

·         Wash your hands well and often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

·         Keep holiday celebrations and other gatherings to those within your “bubble”.

·         Monitor yourself for symptoms. If you present symptoms or have concerns about being exposed, you should seek testing. The Butte County Health and Human Services webpage is a good resource.

 Curbside Pickup is available for those seeking the convenience and safety of ordering groceries online and delivered to their car in the Chico Natural Foods Co-op parking lot. It is easy to use, convenient and we encourage you to give it a try.

Thanks to our community for continuing to take the pandemic seriously. COVID-19 diagnoses are becoming widespread across Butte County and now, more than ever, it is important we keep each other safe. For shoppers that would like more information about the Co-op’s COVID protocols, or have any other questions, please email liza@chiconaturalfoods.coop.

*According to Butte County Public Health, an “exposed” co-worker is someone who worked within 6 feet of the affected individual for at least 15 minutes straight in an enclosed area.

** Butte County Public Health considers the quarantine period to be 14 days after the last date of close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

Thanksgiving Turkeys at the Co-op

The Co-op is pleased to announce that we will have an abundance of Diestel Family Ranch turkeys available for purchase for the holidays. CNFC selected Diestel as our turkey provider because they share our passion for organic agriculture and high standards of animal welfare. Learn more about these turkeys below, and don’t forget about our great turkey special this year: spend $150 or more in a single transaction between 11/18 - 11/30, and save 50% off your turkey!

We will be carrying three varieties of Diestel turkeys this year:

Non-GMO Whole Turkeys: $3.69/lb

Diestel’s classic, delicious, slow-raised turkey, raised on an entirely Non-GMO diet. It’s Non-GMO certified, so you don’t have to worry! Save an extra 50% on your Non-GMO certified turkey when you spend $150 or more at the Co-op!

ORGANIC HEIDI’S HENS: $4.69/LB

Treat yourself and your family to a humanely raised, organic turkey this year. The Heidi’s Hens line of turkeys from Diestel is USDA certified organic as well as Non-GMO project verified.  They are the popular Broad Breasted White turkeys, which guarantee ample amounts of white meat. Spend $150 at the Co-op, and get your Organic Turkey for half off—the best deal in town!

ORGANIC AMERICAN HEIRLOOM: $4.99/LB

Heirloom turkeys are prized by chefs around the world for their superior flavor. Diestel raises a mix of Auburn, Black, and American Bronze Turkey breeds. These breeds predate the Broad Breasted White which currently dominates the market. They grow slower, allowing them time to pack on the fat that enriches their flavor. Diestel’s Heirloom turkeys are also USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO project verified! This is a previously frozen bird. And don’t forget—you can save half on this turkey if you spend $150 or more at the Co-op!

WE BEGIN TAKING RESERVATIONS ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th! 
CALL (530) 891-1713 or come in the store.

No deposit is necessary at the time of ordering.  Reservation cancellations must be received by Nov. 17th. 

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Roasting intructions from Diestel Family Turkey Ranch: 
http://diestelturkey.com/roasting-instructions/