How Soap Kills Viruses By Adam Calder On March 13, the New York Times ran an article written by Ferris Jabar on not only how effective soap is at cleaning away dirt, but also how the physical properties of soap actually destroys viruses. Soap achieves these feats by virtue of its chemical structure. Soap [...]
In recognition of the important role Wheatsfield staff have played in helping to keep the store running during these difficult times and to show appreciation for their hard work and dedication to our Co-op and community, employees will receive bonus HERO pay. Retroactive to Monday, March 9 through Sunday, March 22, staff will receive [...]
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Wheatsfield Curbside Pickup: Available Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays. Order by 8am. To support our shoppers and keep our employees safe, we started curbside pickup in March 2020. Now that many customers are returning to shopping inside the co-op, we need to modify the program. Changes to Curbside Pickup Starting May 31, 2021 - Curbside [...]
MINI MARCH MEMBER DRIVE! March 7-22 Join the Co-op during our member drive and receive a reusable bulk bag, a bar of Equal Exchange fair trade chocolate, $5 dinner coupon, and extras from YOUR Co-op! Membership options: Full Equity Member-Ownership Buy a share in the Co-op! You will literally own the Co-op! Join 6,300+ [...]
March - April Artist: Robert Sunderman Fine Artist, Scenic Designer & Associate Processor of Theater Design, ISU Fine Art Statement: The sketches and paintings in this exhibition are studies that I have worked on over the past eleven years that reflect personal experiences but also capture the beautiful structure of the skeletal nature of [...]
WHAT IS NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION? NIE (Newspapers in Education) is a nationally recognized collaboration between corporate and community sponsors, local newspapers, and schools providing students with the opportunity to become more literate and knowledgeable citizens. NIE provides local schools with the newspaper and educational materials to enhance learning through real-life experiences relevant to students' [...]
Adam Calder Wheatsfield Produce Manager Have you ever had a Pinkerton avocado? We recently started carrying this variety at Wheatsfield Cooperative, and have been pleased with the results. What is a Pinkerton avocado, and how is it different than the avocados we regularly carry? The Pinkerton was discovered as a chance seedling in Saticoy, [...]
Let's Party! We're giving away 300 Reusable Bulk Bags with 6 $25 gift cards hidden inside! When? What? How can you get one? Stop into YOUR Co-op on Saturday, March 7 from 10am-4pm for our March Member Celebration Party! Plus enjoy vendor sampling, live music, kids activity and more! Giveaway: Starting at 10AM 300 [...]
The Food At First program (in Ames, Iowa) currently consists of two parts: a free meal program and a perishable food pantry. Free Meals The free meal program serves seven meals per week and is open to anyone who is hungry, no questions asked. Most are evening meals and all are served at First [...]
