Dear Owners, As we slowly come out of a difficult year in which we were required to distance ourselves in order to stay safe, we are looking ahead to our next annual meeting. We plan to mark this annual meeting as the beginning of a new stage of growth. This will be a time to …
Nathaniel Crosby, only 31 years young, died on April 15th, 2021. Nate’s passing was senseless and tragic. Nate worked as a cashier at the French Broad Food Co-op for over two years and he was such a joy to be around it felt like a much longer period of time. Many of our staff members …
Hello community! It has been a long and windy road this spring and summer with the pandemic continuing and all of us trying to adapt and survive. That paired with all of the political, environmental, and social issues we are currently dealing with…wow! I will say that through it all, I am grateful for this …
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Local Matters: Pure Fire & Well Seasoned Table Pure Fire and Well Seasoned Table have teamed up for deliciousness! This seasoning is made from the magic that David strains from his yummy batches of Pure Fire Cider. Fire cider has garnered much attention over the past few years as an effective immune support tonic as …
June 2, 2020 Lives Matter More Than Property And The Distribution Of Goods. Today we learned that a Co+op worker has tested positive for COVID-19. Our part time worker has very limited exposure to the store and customers, as their shifts occur while we are closed. In situations like this the county protocol suggests that …
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During this time of pandemic news, businesses closed, and so many out of work, I have been seriously concerned about our local businesses. In my opinion, we NEED them for a thriving community. I love my local vendors and saw them step up in ways I never imagined as this pandemic began. While everyone was …
COVID-19 Updates & Developments June 13, 2020 We are requiring face covering for everyone. Please choose between gloves or sanitizing at the door. Only 10 shoppers in at a time. Please maintain 6 ft. distancing. June 2, 2020 May 19, 2020 May 16, 2020 Watch Video May 11, 2020 Attention Co-op owners and shoppers, We …
Come learn to create sensual and heart nourishing treats for your Valentine’s Day celebration. We will focus on the wonderful Cacao in this class, making a Damiana & cacao infused love butter and a Chocolate rose love syrup. We will also discuss the foods and herbs that nourish both heart and loins. All classes require …
With a focus on immune support, this class will take you through creating your own various syrups to support health during cold and flu season. We will cover several wonderful plant allies that have immune supporting, anti viral, and anti bacterial properties and I will share some of my favorite home remedies. You will take …
Shop Our Bulk Department French Broad Food Co-op boasts the largest selection of bulk herbs in the Southeast! We’ve got just about every bulk herb, tea, and spice that you could imagine. In addition to the herbs and spices, we have all fair trade coffees, grains, nuts and flours (including rice and flours for those …
