You’ve probably heard it before: heart disease is the NUMBER ONE cause of death in the US. While there are complex environmental, lifestyle, and social/emotional aspects to heart health, omega-3s- […]
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Happy 2022!
The 2021 calendar year has come to a close ….And what a year it was! Downtown Springfield has a cooperatively owned grocery store! Many thanks to the 2,935 members whose investment in […]
Gift Cards
Give the gift that has it all! Springfield Food Co-op gift cards can be purchased in any amount at the registers, or over the phone! We can even mail gift […]
Grocery Special Orders Paused
It is with great regret that we will be pausing special orders from our grocery department. As you may be aware, labor shortages have affected the number of orders we are […]
The Supply Chain Issue—And How We’re Handling It.
 We know how frustrating it can be to keep seeing those “out of stock” signs where your favorite product usually sits, and we would like to thank you, our members […]
Why You Should be Excited About Fungus
By Wellness Manager Anne Fletcher, September 2021 What is a mushroom? “Mushroom” is the name most often given to the fruiting body of a fungus. But these organisms are much […]
Pandemic Problems in the Supplement Supply Chain
Can’t find the supplement products you are looking for? The pandemic has put many strains and constraints on the supplement industry, and many of our suppliers are having trouble fulfilling our […]
Simple Healing Face Mask DIY!
Celebrate Pandemic Personal Care Day with some self-care! Make up your own simple and healing facial masks with guidance from Wellness Manager Anne! Ingredients for Simple DIY Facemasks Mix and […]
The Springfield Co-op’s statement on Black Lives Matter
Nothing is enough to say given the crisis of character our country is going through right now. At the Co-op, we have been talking, sharing, grieving, and getting to work […]
Intro to Omega-3s
by Wellness Manager Anne Fletcher, July 2020 What is an Omega fatty acid? Omega-3, -6, and 9s are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), meaning in their chemical structure they are not […]