WHAT’S COOKIN’
We love to keep in touch with our members and friends so we communicate via our
bi-weekly e-newsletter, The Sprout.
You can request to be on our mailing list and visit our archives of newsletters.
Engage with us on Social Media
We also encourage you to interact with us on our social channels, where you can get all the latest news on the co-op, local food options like farmers markets and CSAs, like-minded community organizations, and educational info on food systems and thought leaders:
EVENTS
Much of the growth of the Bethlehem Food Co-Op is because we love community, and we love to connect with our community!
Check our Events for locations and times so we can see each other in person or virtually.
Tuesday, June 28: BFC Social
Mark your calendar to join us for another popular BFC social! This time we're heading to Dinky's Bethlehem Ice Cream Parlor & Grill, 312 E. 3rd St. We'll be there from 5:45 pm til the 9 pm closing - come early and eat your dinner, or later for dessert. They have a...
Monday, July 11 – MOVE Meeting
We typically meet on the first Monday of the month but have "moved" it back a week due to the Independence Day holiday. If you are interested in helping our co-op continue to grow, we invite you to attend our meeting! We focus on Membership / Outreach / Volunteer...
NEWS
In the news or making news:
Here are some recent updates
January Produce Box
We're working with Farmer Liz Wagner and the good folks at Crooked Row Farm to bring you another winter produce box buying opportunity! Orders are due by Thursday, Jan. 27 , and pick-up will be on Sunday, Jan. 30 between 1-2 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad...
New Board members, chair elected
At our Annual Meeting on Oct. 4, over 40% of our members participated in our election for three new Board members. Congratulations to Todd Mertz, and incumbents Deb Fritz and Carol Ritter who will be joining Domenic Breininger, Kathy Fox, Cindy Glick, Tony Marinho,...
We’ve formed an Environment Committee
The BFC has formed an Environment Committee! Would you like to join our Green Team? The Bethlehem Food Co-Op is a diverse community encouraging physical, social, and economic health by providing healthful, affordable food; emphasizing local, sustainable, humane and...
City of Bethlehem receives grant on our behalf
Our news release of July 15, 2021: Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) has announced the awarding of a $2.9 million grant to the City of Bethlehem, in support of the Bethlehem Food Co-Op’s plans to bring a community-owned grocery store to 250 E. Broad St. The co-op...
CO-OP COMMUNITY
Support Your Local Co-Op
There are many co-ops within our region, ranging from start-ups like us to those established over 40 years ago! As we practice the principle of cooperation among co-ops, we are glad to have these folks in our network.
And wherever you travel, you will likely be near a food co-op; CLICK HERE to plan a visit!
RECIPES
Below are a couple recipes you might like to try. Keep checking back as we continue to update the site with new recipes.
Peach Galette
Now that peaches are in season and so tasty, here's a simple peach galette recipe using fresh yellow peaches tossed with a little sugar, flour, and vanilla. Or try it with any "bakeable" fruit... thanks to Laurel Mikovits for sharing! You can play around with it a...
Zucchini Cobbler
Zucchini in abundance? Here's a 'sweet' way to use these prolific mid-summer veggies - thanks to MOVE chair, Joe Klinkhoff! Zucchini Cobbler Filling 8 c peeled, cubed zucchini 1 c lemon juice 1 c sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tbsp. butter Dash salt Topping 1 c...
Here’s how to get in touch with us:
Email: info@bethlehemfood.coop
Bethlehem Food Co-Op
P.O. Box 58
Bethlehem, PA 18016
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