Co-op Statement on SNAP Benefits during Government Shutdown At Wheatsfield Co-op, we are deeply concerned that SNAP and other government assistance programs may be temporarily inaccessible starting November 1, 2025. For hundreds of thousands of Iowan residents and 42 million Americans who rely on these programs to access groceries, even a short disruption can [...]
Making the Most Out of Your Produce Purchases Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager A customer called me up recently to vent her frustrations with perished produce. She was confused, because she bought produce on a Sunday and by Wednesday it had already begun to deteriorate. She didn’t understand why this was so, when historically [...]
Congratulations and Welcome Board Members! The Wheatsfield Board of Directors and Member-Owners unanimously approved the slate of board candidates during the 2025 annual meeting of the members on Tuesday, October 14. We would like to extend a warm welcome to Alexandria Atal, Christina Campbell, and Duane Pitcher to new three year terms on the [...]
Three Days to Bulk up! Enjoy three days to shop your Co-op and save 15% on over 400+ bulk products! October 16 - 18. Save on beans, granolas, coffees, spices, nuts, grains, flours, herbs, spices, teas, bulk body care, bulk cleaning products and more! Non-members save 5%. Save off regular prices. [...]
September 24th Board Meeting Highlights On October 14th Wheatsfield will welcome member-owners at our Annual Meeting of the Members at Torrent Brewing Company at 5:30pm. Members should RSVP as soon as possible if you would like to attend. This month’s Strategic Conversation at the Board meeting centered on the local economy and food: [...]
Curious how your Co-op measured up last year? Our 2024-2025 Annual Report showcases our community giving, local sales, environmental impact and more.
Help us reach 100 new Member-Owners! In coordination with National Co-op Month and other food co-ops across the country, we are holding our annual member-owner drive during October! At Wheatsfield, you're not just a member, you're an OWNER! Join 7,800+ others in member-ownership! Not a member-owner?! Did you know that member-ownership is a one-time [...]
October is Co-op Month, and we’re especially excited this year as the United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives! At Wheatsfield, we know that cooperation is more than just a value—it’s the foundation of who we are. In a world where corporate profits often come before people, co-ops offer a different path: [...]
Food Co-op Initiative is a 501(c)3 non-profit, dedicated to enabling a faster and more efficient start-up process to develop new retail grocery co-ops. Food Co-op Initiative works with community groups across the United States and provides direct services and workshops, webinars and online resources. New co-ops start here. Vision: We envision a world [...]
