ARENA MARKET & CAFE

local and organic community co-op

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE CO-OP

A Message from the General Manger

It’s hard to believe summer recess is soon coming to an end. As the kids prepare for the new school year, we’ve been thinking of ways to best accommodate families. We’re stocking lunchbox-friendly items, continuing to expand our deli offerings, and plan to add new made-to-order cafe menu items by the month’s end. We continue to strive to provide the community with delicious, healthy, and sustainably sourced food options so that eating well is as convenient as the alternative.

Our members may benefit by starting a prepaid store charge account, which allows kids to access goods without having to carry cash on them. To set up a prepaid charge account, simply give the cashier your member number and request to make a payment on your charge account. Monthly activity reports can be provided for those that would like to track purchases. These can be sent via email or through the postal system. For any questions regarding this feature or to request monthly account activity reports, simply email me at arenacoop@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

Here’s to a wonderful new school year!

Natalie Cortese, General Manager

Arena Market and Café is a grocery store and eating establishment for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We are a locally owned cooperative market specializing in organic and natural food that is sustainably and regionally produced.

Our market stocks healthy, delicious food, including fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, frozen foods, and items special to the co-op, such as raw sprouted crackers and Dandy blend coffee alternative. We have a deli and a bulk section. We also carry environmentally friendly personal and home care products. We are pleased to offer a fine selection of local and organic wines and beers along with many non-alcoholic beverages. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Please ask one of our friendly employees if we can order something for you.

The café is a cozy, welcoming place to meet friends and enjoy food prepared in our kitchen: breakfast burritos and/or sandwiches, soups, salads, lunch sandwiches, a full coffee/espresso menu, paninis, baked goods, and fresh green salads. We also offer signature vegan and gluten-free choices. You can enjoy a glass of organic wine or beer with your meal, and wi-fi is free!

Bringing our community together through food is at the heart of everything we do, starting with our business structure. The co-op is a perfect place to meet friends at any time and to gather before a movie or live show at the theater. Many of our dedicated staff are long-time employees, and we provide first jobs for local residents. Volunteers contribute their time and skills to continually improve and maintain this community resource.

While everyone is welcome to shop and dine here, more than 1,000 members are now invested in the co-op and benefit from discounts on purchases and propane. If you aren’t already a member, we’d love to have you join us! For more information, please see our Membership page.