by Melissa Reiss, Purchasing Assistant

 

A tofu sandwich on a burger bun

 

Willy Street Co-op
Nashville Hot Tofu Sandwich

Get the flavor of Nashville hot chicken in a meatless sandwich!


A bag of coffee beans

Wonderstate Coffee
Peru La Pomarrosa Single Origin

Merci Fernandez stands as a beacon in the coffee world, embodying both dedication to the craft of farming and the next generation of producers. On her farm, La Pomarrosa, in Colasay, northern Peru, Merci not only cultivates exceptional coffee but also manages Origin Coffee Lab’s remote delivery site and cupping lab. Despite her youth at age 24, Merci’s passion and commitment far exceed her years, evident in her meticulous approach to farming and processing. Her role in the Colasay community reflects a new generation of coffee farmers dedicated to quality and innovation, ensuring that the region’s potential for producing outstanding coffee is fully realized.

At the heart of Merci’s coffee lies a distinctive Bourbon variety, carefully cultivated and processed to showcase the unique terroir of Colasay. Through meticulous harvesting and
fermentation, her coffee exhibits exceptional complexity and sweetness. Her role in leading the local delivery station and cupping lab underscores her commitment to quality, as she works to separate and blend coffees according to their unique characteristics. The result is a cup that tantalizes the senses with refined notes of baked apple, lively lime acidity,
and lingering brown sugar sweetness. Learn more at wonderstate.com.


A bag of dried cranberries

Honestly Cranberry
Unsweetened Dried Cranberries

No sugar, juice, oil, preservatives, sulfur, or additives…just 100% cranberries! Sourced from a farm just west of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin that has been producing cranberries since 1873 using integrated pest management, which maintains the ecosystem of the marsh in which they are grown. Non-GMO Project verified, Honestly Cranberry is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business. Learn more at honestlycranberry.com.


A bear shaped bottle of honey

Barneveld Bees
Local Raw Honey 

The mission at Barneveld Bees is to promote sustainable beekeeping practices and educate the public about the importance of bees. Their apiary is nested on 40 acres of rich farmland that has become the home to nearly 2 million honey bees. In 2023, they began a large-scale prairie restoration including planting thousands of native wildflowers. In addition to selling their honey products, they offer a range of beekeeping supplies and equipment (contact them directly for more information on that). Learn more at barneveldbees.com.


A bottle of multivitamins

Ancient Nutrition
Super Greens + Multivitamin 

Twenty-two certified organic vitamins and minerals packed in each scoop of this green powder supports digestion and absorption of foods, healthy detoxification, gut microflora, and energy levels. Learn more at ancientnutrition.com.


A person wearing only socks outdoors in a forest

Darn Tough
Light Hiker Socks Micro Crew Lightweight Hiking Socks

Newly redesigned with increased breathability featuring mesh panels on top of the foot, a new smooth ribbing upper that stays put forever, and extended cushion over the Achilles tendon. Darn Tough socks are knit in Vermont out of a merino wool/Nylon/Spandex blend. Lightweight and durable for a full day on the trail or running errands. Learn more at darntough.com.


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