East End Food Co-op is Pittsburgh’s only member-owned natural and organic food market, serving the community since 1977. You’ll find delicious, healthy food in our store’s aisles, and a triple bottom line when it comes to our business. As a local business, we support sustainable food, environmental responsibility and our community. Learn more about how co-ops promote living Stronger Together.

While our Co-op market is open to the public and membership is not required to make purchases, members do receive discounts, have access to the EEFC Federal Credit Union, and can vote and serve on the Board of Directors.

We encourage you to take a look around and learn more about the benefits of the cooperative business model, and how you can get involved. At East End Food Co-op, it’s way more than just good food. You own it!

Telephone and fax numbers:

Store: Phone: 412-242-3598 Fax: 412-242-7723

Administration: 412-242-3598 Ext. 119

Cafe: 412-242-7726

Credit Union: 412-243-7574

Email

General Manager: Justin Pizzella

HR Manager/Administration: Jane Harter

Produce Manager: Allisyn Vincent

Grocery Manager: Maura Holliday

Member Services: Heather Hackett

Cafe Manager: Amber Pertz or Thomas Murphy

Front End Manager: eric cressley

What’s New

Upcoming Events at Your Co-op!

May 23, 2013

Wednesday, May 29, 6:30 PM

Backyard Composting Workshop

Nancy Martin of the PA Resources Council

By utilizing the natural process of decomposition, organic materials often considered “waste” (grass clippings, food scraps, autumn leaves, and even paper) can be recycled back into a rich soil conditioner. Composting helps you reduce your waste, it improves the health of your gardens, and most of all, it’s easy and enjoyable to do. Attend this workshop to learn the importance of compost, how to set up a compost pile, and how to maintain and use your compost. You will also receive a compost bin to keep.

Cost is $50 for individuals and $55 for couples.

For information/registration contact Nancy at 412-388-7490 x247 or email nancym@ccicenter.org

Tuesday, June 4 / Wednesday, June 12 / Thursday, June 20 / 8:30 AM

Wellness Workshop

Erin Hart of American HealthCare Group

In these workshops, Erin Hart will speak about the importance of buying local and incorporating healthy lifestyles into the workplace. She will also explain the tailored wellness programs they create for workplaces around the city. Then, our Café will present a demonstration on smoothie-making as an easy and refreshing way to promote good health even in the midst of the workday rush. Finally, the workshop will conclude with a tour of the Co-op.

These workshops are FREE, but registration is required; reserve your spot online at www.pathwayswellnessprogram.com.

Wednesday, June 5, 6:30 PM

Reducing Cancer Risk Through Diet

George Eisman of Coalition for Cancer Prevention

Some foods seem to help our bodies fight off cancer before it starts, while other foods can compromise our immune systems, thereby raising our risk of getting cancer and other chronic diseases. Learn which foods increase your risk of getting cancer, which fruits and vegetables are best for reducing your cancer risk, and even what kind of milk is best to drink. We’ll also discuss how to replace high-risk foods with better options without causing nutrient deficiencies and why some foods considered “heart-healthy” may actually increase your risk of getting cancer.

This workshop is FREE; just call 412-242-3598 to reserve your spot!

Wednesday, June 19, 6:30 PM

Seeds of Freedom Film Screening

Kate Safin of Food & Water Watch

This documentary highlights the extent to which the industrial agricultural system, and genetically modified (GM) seeds in particular, has impacted the agro-biodiversity evolved by farmers and communities around the world. Following the film, Kate Safin present information on GMOs and discuss the importance of educating consumers about genetically modified food.

This workshop is FREE; just call 412-242-3598 to reserve your spot!

Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 PM

PASA Master Class: The Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef

Oliver Griswold of North Woods Ranch and Alissa Matthews of Pennsylvania Association of Sustainable Agriculture

Oliver Griswold began the North Woods Ranch in 2010 and the operation is now home to 40 head of cattle and 40+ hogs. North Woods Ranch is committed to providing all-natural cuts of beef and pork directly to neighborhood consumers. The cattle graze on a pesticide-free range and are never given growth hormones, antibiotics, or any other synthetic inputs. But, North Woods Ranch is an exception to the more common methods of meat production in contemporary America, which includes concentrated animal feeding operations (or feedlots) where animals are fed concentrated grain rations including high doses of antibiotics. Attend this lecture to learn more about the benefits of grass-fed cattle for both consumers and the environment.

This workshop is FREE, but there is a $10 suggested donation to benefit PASA; just call 412-242-3598 to reserve your spot!

Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 PM

How to Avoid Injury When Staying Healthy: Basics of Injury Prevention with Cardiovascular Activities

Dr. Colin Gundling (PT, DPT) & Dr. Scott Rosen (PT, DPT) of Allegheny Chesapeake Physical Therapy

Exercise is a major component of a healthy lifestyle and summer is prime time to be active. If you are a person who pursues regular cardiovascular activity, you can attend this workshop to learn more about ways to prevent injury while maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle. Dr. Gundling and Dr. Rosen will discuss the basics of strength and flexibility, the healthy progression of a training program, and ways to identify serious injuries versus basic aches and pains.

This workshop is FREE; just call 412-242-3598 to reserve your spot!

Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 PM

Don’t Toss the Bones: How to Make Bone Broth

Carrie Hahn of the Weston A. Price Foundation in partnership with the Pennsylvania Association of Sustainable Agriculture’s Good Food neighborhood program

PASA Sustainability Schools aim to grow and support the local community by linking people to local foods, their local farmer, and to each other. These homesteading, homemaking, and backyard conservation workshops promote home-scale sustainable living. This particular workshop will focus on making bone broth. Used almost universally in traditional cuisines, broth is an essential aspect of good cooking. It’s also a valuable source of important nutrients that should be consumed frequently. When properly prepared, bone broths are not only economical and nutritious, they’re also delicious! This presentation will teach you about the importance of using the right ingredients, why bone broth is so good for you, and how to make the perfect broth.

This workshop is FREE; just call 412-242-3598 to reserve your spot!

Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 PM

Listen to the Bees: The Natural Approach to Beekeeping

Presented by Amanda Sidman

For Amanda Sidman, bees aren’t just vitally important to the preservation of our ecosystem and food sustainability, but they’re also messengers whose changing behavior is an indication of the condition of our environment worldwide. This workshop will provide an overview of the life of honeybees and the beneficial products we derive from their hives and honeycombs. Then, there will be a discussion of the benefits of natural beekeeping for honeybee health in comparison to other methods.

This workshop is FREE; just call 412-242-3598 to reserve your spot!

Weekly Produce Specials!

May 22, 2013

Produce Memorial Day Specials 5/22 – 5/28

Organic Watermelons – $0.89/lb (reg. $1.29/lb) USA
Organic Cantaloupes – $2.99 each (reg. $3.49 each) MEX
Organic Mangos – 2 for $3 (reg. $1.99 each) MEX
Organic Blueberries, 6oz size – $3.99 each (reg. $4.99 each) USA
Organic Bi-Color Corn – 3 for $4 (reg. $1.50 each) USA
Organic Cucumbers – $1.89/lb (reg. $2.49/lb) MEX
Organic Vidalia Onions – $1.49/lb (reg. $1.99/lb) USA
Organic Broccolini – $2.49 each (reg. $3.49 each) USA