Plainfield Co-op

01/20/2025

LOVE & FREE COFFEE for the win this cold Monday morning. Grab a cup on us.

01/20/2025

01/18/2025

Our frozen pizza selection just got so much better. Local yummy wood fired pizza from Vermont Pie & Pasta Company.

01/17/2025

Staff pick! New snack from Little Lad’s in Brattleboro, VT. Hillary approved flavored popcorn! Try some- spicy pickle, garlic buttah & savory herbs.

01/15/2025

The scoop you need to know.

01/15/2025

LAST DAY THE FREE STORE (donated clothing and household items left in the Community Center) IS OPEN! PLEASE TAKE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN! Also, it's helpful if you can take some to ReSOURCE etc. Thx

01/14/2025

Vegan Mayo from Chosen Foods

01/13/2025

Mushroom Medley from Mycoterra Farm

01/12/2025

Yaktrax

Yaktrax! Experience confidence walking around in Vermont.

01/11/2025

"In November of 2023, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2025 the second International Year of Co-ops under the theme, “Co-operatives Build a Better World.” A central focus of the celebration is the contribution of the movement to the UN’s “Agenda for Sustainable Development,” which concludes in 2030. A plan of action for “people, planet and prosperity,” the agenda includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are relevant to the co-operative movement and our common future. For example, the resolution recognizes the role of co-ops in building a more inclusive economy, addressing climate change, and contributing to food security."

https://nfca.coop/iyc/

01/10/2025

First day delivering bread to Plainfield Co-op and Hardware!

01/10/2025

Plainfield Co-op Community Update 1/9/25

Since our last update in mid-December, here’s where we stand:

1. Store merger. Under the leadership of our skilled general manager, Jeannine DeWald, the merger of the two businesses continues. This includes:

• Reorganization and upgrades to the Route 2 store. Next big change: Installation of the produce prep area, which should be completed in a few weeks.
• Merging member, customer, and product data into one point of sale (POS) system. This is a complex process that is nearing completion over the next month. Co-ops are a specialized business model and this process cannot be rushed or outsourced.
• Reorganizing the staffing structure to better meet the needs of the business.
• Working with vendors to secure the best deals and payment terms.

This is a tiny fraction of her checklist. Jeannine inherited a challenging situation – a jigsaw puzzle with many pieces – and is working through the list as thoughtfully and expeditiously as possible. We appreciate your patience (and please keep shopping!)

2. Sale of the village building. As you have undoubtedly heard, the board is
accepting proposals from potential buyers. To date, we have received one promising proposal. We have scheduled a real estate appraisal to determine a fair price for the building. All real estate transactions require a vote of the members; stay tuned for
details.

3. Fundraising. To date, we have raised $523,000 in gifts and loans from the community, which is a remarkable achievement. If you’ve donated or loaned money – or volunteered to help with fundraising – thank you!

We are seeking an additional $77,000 to reach our goal of $600,000. This is critical funding to help complete the merger process. If you’d like to participate, please contact the board.

4. Completing the move. We expect to close the village store in mid-February once the POS system is in place on Route 2. The move will happen in stages over several
weeks because, as noted, we are building this jigsaw puzzle piece by piece. If you would like to volunteer, let us know. We are also seeking a contract project manager to help organize volunteers and logistics around the move.

With gratitude,
your Plainfield Co-op board, [email protected]

01/09/2025

Dry January? No problem. We offer numerous options and more are coming.

01/07/2025

Good news!

The Peter Schumann woodcut prints have been returned to the Plainfield Community Center. The person who took them mistakenly thought they were part of the Free Store. Thank you to that community member, as well as everyone else who put in the effort to help us locate this wonderful art.

Bread and Puppet Theater

01/07/2025

Gaye stopped by to do a little grocery shopping and pick up treats for her dogs. It’s cold out so dogs are spending more time indoors. Come grab something to keep them occupied. Gaye picked hairy pigs ears. Thanks for supporting us Gaye. 💜

01/06/2025

01/06/2025

Tofu from Woodstock Foods