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CORA is our Round Up Recipient for May and June
At Chatham Marketplace we are committed to serving our community, and battling food insecurity is a part of our mission. Our Round Up recipient for May and June is the CORA Food Pantry in Pittsboro. Their mission statement: CORA is a nonprofit organization that serves local residents facing food insecurity. Our ultimate goal at CORA is to build a community without hunger by collecting and purchasing healthy food for distribution through our food pantry, related programs, and network of local...
The cafe is serving up delicious lunches!
If you're looking for a delicious breakfast or lunch, look no further than the Chatham Marketplace! Our cafe is serving up delicious breakfast and lunch sandwiches, baked goods, and even daily sushi. And with vegan and gluten-free options available, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The cafe at Chatham Marketplace is a great spot to grab a quick bite or to settle in for a relaxed meal. The menu is filled with a variety of sandwiches, from classic options like turkey and cheese to more...
Gift Cards Are Changing
For many years, Chatham Marketplace has utilized a gift card program provided by National Co-op Grocers (NCG). NCG has administered a “shared value” gift card program for it's members through one of their payment processing partners, FIS. Like many co-ops that use FIS, Chatham Marketplace also elected to join the gift card program, in part because of the “shared value” benefit, wherein a gift card sold at one participating co-op can be redeemed at another participating co-op. In May of 2022,...
COVID-19 Safety Update
Masks are now welcome, but not required at your local co-op. Indoor seating has been reopened along with the side door to the porch. From the start of the pandemic, your local co-op has looked to our nation's leading scientists at the CDC for guidance on how best to protect the health & safety of our community, while continuing to operate as a community-owned grocery store and café. Over time this has meant easing and tightening restrictions as our local case numbers have ebbed and flowed....
RECIPE | Fragrant Beef Stew with Collard Greens and Lentils
from Chatham Mills Farmers Market Ingredients: 2 pounds stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice 2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, diced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 quart bone broth or beef stock 1 cup water 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 bunch collard greens, stem removed and rough-chopped 4...
Bulk Reset 2020
We relocated two departments - bulk foods and wellness. Long-time shoppers may remember that the store has been returned to how it once was, which is bulk up front by produce and wellness in with the grocery aisles. We think this does two things. It opens up the front entrance to limit congestion at the checkout. And it also puts wellness in a more streamlined location, which will hopefully limit confusion during the shopping experience. You can rea more about these changes here. Phase I...
Board Meetings
Board meetings take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM. Board meetings are held in person whenever possible, typically in the Forest Hall event space. If you are an owner and wish to attend, please contact the the store so we can provide you with the most up-to-date information. For owner feedback relevant to a future meeting, or to contact the Chatham Marketplace Board of Directors for any reason at all, please contact us. The Board of Directors encourages owners to attend...