The Co-op’s Register Round Up Program was established in April 2013, and each month gives shoppers the opportunity to round up their total at the register to the nearest dollar and give the difference to a local non-profit pre-selected by the Co-op. The Register Round Up Program has given back more than $150,000 to local [...]
Happy New Year! I cannot believe it’s already 2020 — time really flies when you’re having fun! This time of year, of course, means that it cold and snow are inevitable. Hopefully, during the holidays, you picked up (or received) some cozy scarves and hats to keep you warm. If not, don’t worry; we likely [...]
As the cold and flu season continues, it is good to have simple herbal remedies on hand. Common kitchen herbs can shorten the duration of a virus and take the edge off unpleasant symptoms.
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, they provide meals to more than 40 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people they serve; educates [...]
Play it Forward Pittsburgh assists families in offering brighter holidays to children by through an annual toy drive, collecting gently used items and giving them away free to families in need. Play it Forward Pittsburgh is 100% donation driven. Every item collected is given away and every dollar raised goes directly to support the [...]
Are you trying to reduce or eliminate single-use plastics from your life? The East End Food Co-op can help you on your journey! We provide many packaging-free alternatives and zero-waste shopping options. Bring your own jars and shop in our Bulk Department. Not only does shopping in bulk save you money (up to 80% off [...]
Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh's mission is to provide the resources, motivation, and opportunities to develop a life-long love of reading. Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh operates several programs in the region that aim to mitigate the literacy gap that exists in our community. Round Up funds will support the Everybody Wins program, a school-based literacy [...]
Becoming a Co-op member-owner not only makes good economic sense, it’s a choice that affords many social benefits! You’re joining a dynamic community of happy, healthy people that are invested in a creative vision to transform the future. Membership demonstrates a commitment toward building a sustainable business that is open to everyone, operates democratically, and [...]
Play it Forward Pittsburgh assists families in offering brighter holidays to children by through an annual toy drive, collecting gently used items and giving them away free to families in need. Play it Forward Pittsburgh is 100% donation driven. Every item collected is given away and every dollar raised goes directly to support the [...]
At the Co-op, we always focus on environmental responsibility. We go out of our way to ensure we are doing the least harm to the world around us. It’s evident in our product sourcing and selection--the things shoppers see on our shelves every day: milk in returnable glass containers, on-tap kombucha, organic and locally-sourced produce, [...]