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Organic Produce
Mountain Community Co-op Produce Share Program
The Produce Share can help your food budget! In addition to the fuel savings for the trip to South Hill or Tacoma, check out the price comparisons below.
Sample prices collected April 4-10, 2009
| Mountain Community Co-Op Produce Share | Fred Meyer, South Hill organic produce | Marlene’s Market Deli, Tacoma organic produce |
| Bananas, 1 ½ pounds | 1.19 | 1.49 |
| Strawberries, 2 pounds | 4.50 | 3.99 |
| Grapefruit, 1 ½ pounds | 2.24 | 4.48 |
| Lemons, qty 4 . | 79 each, or 3.16 | 1.99 |
| Navel oranges, qty 3 (2 pounds) | 2.50 | 3.98 |
| Valencia oranges,1 ½ pounds | 1.94 (product unavailable; estimate based on navel oranges) | 4.48 |
| Asparagus,1 bunch (1 pound) | 3.49 | 3.99 |
| Carrots, 2 pound bag | 1.29 | 2.99 |
| Cauliflower, 1 head (2 pounds) | 3.58 | 4.38 |
| Kale, 1 bunch | 2.99 | 2.99 |
| Leaf, Romaine Lettuce, 1 bunch | 1.99 | 2.99 |
| Mushroom, crimini, ½ pound | 1.50 | 2.99 |
| Potato, Klamath Pearl, 1 ½ lb | 4.48 for organic fingerlings | 3.75 |
| Tomato on vine, ½ lb. | 2.00 | 2.99 |
| TOTALS | ||
| MCC Produce Share $30.00 | 36.85 | 47.48 |
How to order an organic produce share
We obtain much of our produce from Organically Grown Company. Organically Grown Company is a Pacific Northwest distributor of naturally grown and USDA certified organic produce. They source their goods preferentially from the west coast, supplementing them with some imports.
Click here for a current Organic Produce Share schedule.
TO BUY A PREPAID SHARE: Members and non-members may order a produce share and payin advance for an individual share, as late as the day prior to delivery (which arrive on alternating Saturdays). The cost is $30 (members), or 32.00 (non-members) for a large share and $20.00 (members) or $22.00 (non-members) for a smaller share. Shares feature a variety of organic fruits and vegetables, preselected according to price and seasonal availability.They commonly contain 15-20 varieties, and exceed 20 pounds in weight. You may also submit special orders.
We need a minimum number of orders to order through Organically Grown Company so check with the Store to make sure we will be ordering that week.
Contact the Co-op at 832-COOP or send us an e-mail at eatonvillecoop@yahoo.com for current prices.
Here is a sample list of produce included in past produce shares
PICKING UP YOUR SHARE: Organically Grown delivers on alternating Saturdays, usually around noon. Cases are marked with amounts alloted to each share, and then arranged in an aisle, cafeteria style. We will phone all customers when shares are ready for pickup. Shares are self-serve, using our written guidelines of amounts. We will provide cardboard boxes for storage, and a scale for those items apportioned by weight. We encourage any customers willing to show early to help set up (this may be your opportunity to secure the choicest items possible). When finished, all that is left is to bring the complete share to the duty cashier to mark off as issued. Produce is freshest when picked up on the day of delivery, and our storage space is limited—we ask you to contact us in advance if you would like us to hold your share over the weekend.
EXTRA PRODUCE: Once most shares are distributed, all surplus produce will be available to the public at retail rates, while supplies last. Additionally, single items in bulk quantity may special ordered, at Buyers Club rates. We hope to support regional farmers in sustainable agriculture and provide you with the best flavor and nutrition available in organic foods. Through your choices, you are helping create a healthy future by expanding the market for locally grown food. As a member supported organization, we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic new team members. If you wish to take a more active role in specific products to we provide, or have a more general interest in advancing our Produce Share program’s effectiveness, please contact us.
Here is a sample list of produce included in past produce shares
| oranges | apples | grapefruit | bananas | tangerines |
| strawberries | cherries | apricots | peaches | nectarines |
| mangos | cantaloupe | pears | cauliflower | broccoli |
| carrots | celery | scallions | onions | potatoes |
| bell peppers | tomatoes | Romaine and Red Leaf Lettuce | Avocadoes | Cucumbers |
| chard | kale | leeks | sweet potatoes | cabbage |
| mushrooms (******* and Crimini) | snow peas | snap peas | sprouts | spinach |
| rutabaga | beets | eggplant | pomegrante | herbs |
PICKING UP YOUR SHARE: Organically Grown delivers on alternating Saturdays, usually around noon. Cases are marked with amounts alloted to each share, and then arranged in an aisle, cafeteria style. We will phone all customers when shares are ready for pickup. Shares are self-serve, using our written guidelines of amounts. We will provide cardboard boxes for storage, and a scale for those items apportioned by weight. We encourage any customers willing to show early to help set up (this may be your opportunity to secure the choicest items possible). When finished, all that is left is to bring the complete share to the duty cashier to mark off as issued. Produce is freshest when picked up on the day of delivery, and our storage space is limited—we ask you to contact us in advance if you would like us to hold your share over the weekend.
EXTRA PRODUCE: Once most shares are distributed, all surplus produce will be available to the public at retail rates, while supplies last. Additionally, single items in bulk quantity may special ordered, at Buyers Club rates. We hope to support regional farmers in sustainable agriculture and provide you with the best flavor and nutrition available in organic foods. Through your choices, you are helping create a healthy future by expanding the market for locally grown food. As a member supported organization, we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic new team members. If you wish to take a more active role in specific products to we provide, or have a more general interest in advancing our Produce Share program’s effectiveness, please contact us.
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Just wondering how many people the lg share is for compared to the small share. Thanks!
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