August 2020
Coffee with the Co-op
Want to learn more about Imperial Beach's role in Food Vision 2030 for San Diego County? Join us for a Zoom call and Q&A. We will also be discussing our new Membership Assistance Program to improve ownership among all local residents. Grab a cup of coffee and hop on! Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/166655577
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Join us in a free Facebook and IG Live video event as The Culinary Gardener, Ellyse Braind, teaches kids (and adults!) how to turn fresh ingredients into healthy treats! Visit our FB and IG page Saturday at 10 a.m.!
Find out more »September 2020
Annual Meeting
Log on to hear about our progress! According to our bylaws, we meet yearly to discuss our progress. This is an opportunity to get financial and growth updates, vote on any bylaw changes, and discuss plans for the coming year. Due to coronavirus, we will be meeting virtually. Anyone is invited to attend, owners are strongly encouraged to participate! Our Agenda: A message from our Board President A financial summary from our Treasurer Owner growth updates from our Vice President…
Find out more »October 2020
Expert Interview with Katie Novak
Maybe you hear us say, "We need more owners" and you want to help but maybe you aren't sure how. Katie Novak will join us to discuss ways to effectively talk with people you know about this project. With years of experience helping co-ops get up and running, Katie will be providing answers to some of your most pressing questions. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/166655577 Meeting ID: 166 655 577 One tap mobile +16699009128,,166655577# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,166655577# US (Houston) Dial…
Find out more »December 2020
Store Update Meeting
Please join the SunCoast Board of Directors in a community update on our location search and progress toward opening our store. This meeting is open to all (owners and not-yet owners). Time for Q&A will be available. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9068754006... Meeting ID: 906 875 4006 Passcode: SunCoast One tap mobile +16699009128,,9068754006# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,9068754006# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128
Find out more »January 2021
Ecology Center Farm Kit and Cook-a-long
Do you have an elementary or middle school student who wants to cook or learn more about local farming? SunCoast Market Co-op is offering an online and family-friendly workshop with chef, Christina Ng. She will show you how to prepare The Ecology Center Winter Farm Kit recipe and teach you and your children basic knife and cooking skills. Don't have a Field Kit? It's free for all to attend! Click the link below to register for your preferred session (you can even…
Find out more »February 2021
Chefs de Cuisine Education Foundation After School Cooking Program
Sweetwater Union School District Middle and High School students and parents/guardians are invited to register for an 8 session, twice-monthly, virtual cooking class. This program is free and provided by the Chefs de Cuisine Education Foundation and includes the necessary ingredients and tools to participate in each session. The course includes healthy, kid-friendly recipes and mini-lessons on sanitation, cleanliness, portion size, nutrition labels, cross contamination, reducing levels of salt, fats, sugar and processed foods, the use of herbs and spices,…
Find out more »Open Board Meeting
Join us to talk about what's missing in our local grocery stores that you'd like to see at SunCoast Market! We will have a different conversation each month on the 4th Monday 6-7:30 p.m. February-April 2021 Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 913 7044 7438 Passcode: SunCoast One tap mobile +16699009128,,91370447438# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,91370447438# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 9128 US Submit a public comment in advance if you cannot attend live: https://forms.gle/553sVEUcVnm6BVw1A
Find out more »March 2021
Teen Cooking for Salud Program
Become a Healthy Food Ambassador! SunCoast Market Cooperative is excited to host a 4-week, Cooking for Salud® program for IB teens. Learn about nutrition while creating healthy and delicious meals from scratch. Graduates are encouraged to become ambassadors of healthy food in their families and the community. This course is online, free and includes supplies, with NO cooking skills required. Spanish-speakers are welcome. Complete application by clicking here. Deadline to apply is February 22. For more info email: ramon.chairez@gmail.com March…
Find out more »Community Conversation
We are hosting a series of open conversations to help answer key questions for the creation of our store. Knowing what YOU want to see when you shop assists the board of directors in making important decisions. This month's questions are: How do you see yourself in the SunCoast mission and vision? How do the values of SunCoast align with yours? Our Vision: We envision a healthy community, with access to quality food in a vibrant and welcoming market, where…
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