Welcome to the heart of summer! We hope you're enjoying the longer days, warmer weather, and all the delicious bounty the season has to offer. As July unfolds, we're thrilled to bring you another edition of our newsletter, packed with updates, seasonal inspiration, and ways to make the most of your co-op membership.

🌟 Vendor Saturdays at Graze

The Crust and Crumb Cottage will be popping-up at Graze this Saturday [July 12]! With passion for traditional methods and high-quality ingredients, they're committed to baking bread that not only tastes great but also nourishes the soul. Shop their selection of handcrafted sourdough rustic loaves, bagels, sandwich bread and more!

💚 Member Spotlight

🌾 Get your tickets now for Sowing Seeds: Celebrating Local Foods & Lost Skills! Hosted by the Sustainable Farming Association, the event is held at Alternative Roots Farm this Sunday [July 13]! A fun and memorable afternoon that is all about celebrating local foods and rediscovering traditional self-sufficiency skills.

☕ Featured Products: Stay Caffeinated!

Great Lakes Cold Brew Lattes: Ready-to-drink vanilla and mocha lattes. Based on their original Cold Brew formula, featuring oat milk, cane sugar, olive oil, and natural flavors.

Coffeewomple whole bean coffee: Roasted in Northeast Minneapolis, Coffeewomple is dedicated to giving you the very best specialty coffee, with a focus on sustainable roasting, compostable packaging, and of course delicious coffee.

PureShrooms mushroom coffee: Mushroom coffee is like regular coffee, but with a little bit of extra magic sprinkled in! This coffee alternative features functional mushrooms, which have been shown to support immune health, cognitive function, and overall well-being.

Cold brew mason jar coffee maker: Brew cold brew to perfection at home! Cold brewing brings out the naturally delicious flavors of coffee, and is the perfect way to stay cool and caffeinated in the summer months. Find them in the coffee section at Graze!

🚨 Reminder: Members receive 5% off!

Graze members receive 5% OFF your total purchase every time you shop with us! Yes, 5% off! Yes, every single time you shop! Yes, starting right now! Be sure to mention that you're a member at check-out.

It's our way of saying THANK YOU for being a vital part of our community-owned grocery store. Your membership makes a difference, and now it saves you even more!

Get Involved!

As we continue to grow, we need your support more than ever. We are currently seeking members to join our Board of Directors, as well as additional cashiers. Please email contact@graze.coop to learn how you can get involved.

Store Hours:

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 2 PM - 6 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM - 12 PM

Your active participation as a member-owner is crucial to our cooperative's success. With 100% member ownership, your investment helps us provide access to high-quality, local, and organic food sourced from regional farmers and producers.

Together, we’re cultivating a more sustainable food economy!

Graze Board of Directors
Donna Dose
Amy Gulden
Jessica Wesselmann
Krystle Weymann

July 2025 Newsletter