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SNAP Funding Cuts and its Impacts
10/28/2025 - Sarah Buckman

Hear more about SNAP funding cuts and what this means for both customers and food co-ops.

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Natural Foods Distributor Faces Cyberattack Halting Service to over 30,000 Grocers, Food Co-ops, and Retailers
06/11/2025 - Sarah Buckman

We were informed over the weekend that our primary natural foods distributor, UNFI, experienced a cyberattack on its IT system and has halted all service and distribution until they can safely bring things back online in the coming weeks.

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Common Ground Food Co-op Now Accepts WIC
04/15/2025 - Sarah Buckman

Common Ground Food Co-op is excited to announce that they are an official Authorized WIC Vendor and now carry pre-approved foods for Illinois WIC customers. The WIC program is one of several food access initiatives offered by Common Ground with the aim to improve the affordability of healthy foods.

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Fair Trade 101
02/04/2021 - Sarah Buckman

In this COVID-19 era, it is clear how much our local economy relies on purposeful spending or conscious consumerism, recirculating money spent on local products to help the livelihoods of our...

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Sarah's Kitchen Creations: Game Day Hot Bean Dip
02/01/2021 - Sarah Buckman

  This hot and cheesy bean dip is the perfect savory snack for when you're watching the game or hanging out! This recipe was my favorite dip to eat as a kid and is an adaptation of my mom's...

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