NoBAWC is dedicated to helping build the worker cooperative movement in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. To realize this, we: 1)Facilitate peer-to-peer support among members by sharing knowledge via workshops by members and for members; roundtable discussions on relevant topics; shared costs on professional presentations; joint marketing and promotional services; development of group […]
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Small changes have a BIG impact. BioBags are made from Mater-Bi® resin derived from plants, vegetable oils and compostable polymers. Manufactured by Novamont. MATER-BI’s biodegradability, compostability properties and its high content of renewable raw materials allow optimal organic waste management, reduce the environmental impact and contribute to the development of virtuous systems, with significant advantages throughout […]
View Post bulk, compostable, ecology, gmo-free, green, organic, produce, vegan“As Worker-Owners, we take pride in making sure the job gets done because we’re fully invested in keeping the business running. Work It! Own It! When we are not busy running the place, our collective members are busy with their lives. We have many Worker-Owners who are artists ranging from chefs, painters, musicians, creative […]
View PostRainbow was thrilled to be a sponsor of the 2016 Oakland Hip Hop Green Dinner. This vegan feast brought together local kids and parents, as well as artists and activists in a celebration of all things healthy and vital. Hip Hop has been the pulse of American youth for 40 years. The original 5 elements […]
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Terra Firma Farm www.terrafirmafarm.com (530)-795-1112 Acres: 277 Organic Certified since: 1988 Take I-80E towards Yolo County and long before you reach our state’s capital you’ll find the turnoff for Terra Firma Farm, located in picturesque Winters, California. This region has been providing Northern California with fresh produce for over a century. Our relation ship with Terra Firma goes back […]
View Post farm, organic, produce, tomato, watermelonWe’re honored to win Best Grocery Store 2016! Thank you for all of your support over the past 40 years!!!
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Rainbow Grocery Cooperative’s Scrip Program uses reloadable gift cards to help fund local schools. The gift cards are initially purchased by the participating school’s Scrip coordinator who gives one to each parent. Rainbow donates 10% of the initial card purchase amount back to the school. Then parents can then add value to […]
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Best Grocery Store (Independent) Rainbow Grocery 2016 “This worker-owned co-op is so gay-friendly that it closes for Pride Sunday every year. Customers love the store’s wealth of dried spices, rice, and goods you can’t find anywhere else. It also has a great cheese department and friendly staff. Rainbow has served San Francisco and the Bay […]
View PostPARKING AT RAINBOW GROCERY COOPERATIVE: Given our proximity to downtown San Francisco, providing adequate parking can always be a challenge. As part of our Mission Statement, we would like to encourage our customers to find alternative ways to cart their groceries home. We also realize that vehicular transport is sometimes the only viable option. To […]
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