WHAT’S COOKIN’
We love to keep in touch with our members and friends so we communicate via our
bi-weekly e-newsletter, Around The Table.
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.
Dec. 12: Take the Challenge to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
How can your household or business reduce its impact on the environment? How can you help the City of Bethlehem reach its climate impact goals? Join Laura Collins, Director of Bethlehem's Department of Community and Economic Development for tips and strategies....
Dec. 16: Gingerbread House Event
One of our favorite family-friendly events is back by popular request! Join the BFC for an afternoon of fellowship and merrymaking as you create your own gingerbread house! We'll provide the fixin's - gingerbread house panels, and candies and icing for trim and...
Monday, Dec. 18: Open Board Meeting
Our members and friends are always welcome to attend the monthly meetings of our Board of Directors. You’ll hear more about the business of the co-op as we move forward to grow our membership and prep for the next exciting phases of our progress. There is an open time...
Monday, Jan. 8: MOVE Meeting
WE MEET VIA ZOOM 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 / Education – and an ‘extra’ E (for events) – and we thrive on your good ideas. We’re working on plans for...
NEWS
In the news or making news:
Here are some recent updates
December Produce Box
GET YOUR FRESH, LOCALLY-GROWN ORGANIC PRODUCE AND PRODUCTS - DIRECT FROM THE FOLKS AT CROOKED ROW FARM! Farmer Liz and her team have curated a special box of goodness, just for us. For $36 you will get: Crooked Row Organic Lettuce Mix Terra Fauna Farm...
30 Members in 30 Days!
We are currently running our fall membership drive, "Be a Member, Get a Member"! As part of our initiative to get to 1700 members by the time we open in early 2024, during the 30 days of November anyone who joins the Bethlehem Food Co-Op will get a $10 gift card to...
Another season of informative webinars – coming soon!
For the past two winters we have partnered with the Bethlehem Area Public Library to present a series of interesting webinars - and we're busily preparing for the '23-'24 season. We thank the BAPL staff and our many talented presenters for sharing their time and...
PROJECT UPDATES
Follow our progress!
August 23 Project Update
Site progress continues Shelby Harris of our project management team, Simplified Business Solutions, provides this update of ‘work in progress’ on the building where we will be leasing the ground level for our new store. The developer continues to...
July 23 Project Update
Developer Updates (Peron Development and Boyle Construction): The developer’s construction teams are continuing their site work. MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) rough-ins are almost complete on the 1st floor (that’s where the co-op will live!), while...
May 2023 Project Update
We’ve received an update from Peron Development, the developer responsible for the construction of the building the co-op will call home. Due to national supply chain delays, we need to shift our projected grand opening date to early 2024. There is specific switch...
April 2023 Project Update
Construction Updates: Boyle's construction crew reports that they will start exterior framing and exterior siding this week. They've also completed the duct bank, and will start to install drywall on the 3rd and 4th floors next week. Store Design Updates: With a...
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.
Notes from the Chef: Joe’s Harvest Stew Recipe
This month, we are excited to feature a recipe from BFC member-owner, volunteer, and professional instructor Joe Klinkoff! Joe's Harvest Stew Ingredients: 1 cup onions diced ½ cup carrots, chopped ½ cup celery, chopped 2 Tbsp oil 3-3,000 cloves garlic minced fine 6...
Notes from the Chef: Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Justin Beaver, Executive Chef / Board Member Fall has finally reached us here in Pennsylvania, which means it is time for pumpkin spice everything–and this month’s recipe is no exception! Pumpkin Streusel muffins make a great grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack...
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 Blair for sharing! You can play around with it a bit,...
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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