News
2024 Annual Meeting
At 11:30 AM on Saturday, May 18, The Chatham Marketplace Board of Directors welcomes owners to join us on the porch for our Annual Meeting. Attendees will hear the results of the 2024 board elections, updates from our Board President, Kelly Woods, as well as operational updates from the store and financials. There will also be time for feedback and questions and attendees will enjoy some lovely baked goods made from scratch in our kitchen in celebration of successful new bakery operations. Why...
Interested in Working Here?
We're looking for an energetic, customer-focused individual to join our team. We have a full time position available that starts at $15.25/hr. Ability to work weekends is a must. We are able to train qualified candidates from scratch. Have a bunch of directly applicable, recent work experience? We are willing to take that into account when making an offer for employment! Applications are also available in the store, just ask a cashier. Are you interested in cooking? Baking? Would you like to...
Letter from The Board – Leadership Transition
Dear Chatham Marketplace Owners, It is with gratitude and warm wishes that we announce General Manager Evan Diamond's departure from the store. He will be joining his wife full-time in their flower business Deep River Flower Farm after April 30. You've likely seen their work in the store and at the Fearrington Farmers Market, and you know how special they are. We are very grateful for Evan's leadership that has resulted in improvements in operations and earnings each of the five years he's...
Fall Owner Drive Success
This fall we gave out 25 canvas shopping totes to our first 25 new owners, $820 in gift cards to new owners, 300 free Jack-o-lanterns to new and existing owners, and welcomed 41 new owners into our ranks. We are thrilled to report we now have more than 3,000 owners!Fall Ownership Drive Goal
2022 Annual Report
Review the 2022 Annual Report as well as past annual reports here:
Thanksgiving Pre-Orders
Oh shoot! 2023 Thanksgiving Pre-Orders are now closed. Dealing with some last minute planning and didn't order in time? Use our contact form and we'll do our best to accomodate you if we can, no promises of course, but we will try our best. You can see our 2023 offerings by using the links below. If you ordered a turkey, remember! You're getting a 10% off $40 or more coupon with your turkey to help ease the cost of providing delicious, nutritous food for your holiday feast. Your turkey will...
Fall Owner Drive Has Begun!
Chatham Marketplace is a grocery store owned by our shoppers (and you if you, if you choose). Unlike corporate chains, our co-op is completely independent and owned by the people who shop here. Here's a nice YouTube video with more information about food co-ops. Now is a great time to sign up as an owner. We're promoting ownership and giving out extra gifts. New owners that sign up before October 22 will receive a $20 gift card - and the first 25 will receive a canvas tote. New owners will...
PBO Water Customers Can Access Free RO Water Again
WATER ALERT Effective at store open tomorrow (9/23 - 8am), residents on town water will once again be able to get free reverse osmosis water in the store. Please refer to the Town of Pittsboro, NC for the free water code as well as the most up-to-date information. Here's how it works: 1 > subscribe to news updates or stay tuned on the town's website to get the code for free water 2 > gather up your empty water jugs and visit the store (located in the historic Chatham Mills building on...
Round Up for Chatham Alliance September & October
Chatham Alliance is committed to the care of our neighbors and the building of community bonds. They offer nutritional support while seeking diverse opportunities for community service. Current sponsored programs include the Chatham Chuckwagon, Community Harvest, and Kids Community. They will be our Round Up recipient for September and October. Next time you're in shopping, let us know you want to round up your purchase for Chatham Alliance. 100% of the Round Up funds go to our Round Up...
For your summer picnic: Watermelon feta salad
Nothing is as refreshing as watermelon in summer, and this recipe brings out the best of it with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, some feta and mint. Every ingredient can be found in Chatham Marketplace and this recipe is perfect for outdoor get togethers on hot days. Greek-Style Watermelon Salad INGREDIENTS 3 cups cubed watermelon 2 large ripe tomatoes 1 medium cucumber 1 small red onion ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives ⅓ cup crumbled feta Some chopped parsley and mint Olive oil and red-wine vinegar...