Co-op...or not to op... That is the question

I have all the information regarding starting our own co-op here in Harvest Hills.

I'm trying to decide if #1-this is a commitment I can take on, and #2 if there are enough people here interested to make it worth having our own site.

I know it's only 2-3 hours once a month, but I don't know why this is difficult. That's 12 times a year. Maybe it's the culture we live in... we already volunteer and commit our time with callings and such. One more commitment may just be a pain in the neck.

I would love for this to serve our community... if people want it. The purpose and message of the co-op is something I very strongly believe in supporting. Eating healthier...and cheaper.
I'm not an 'organic' pusher, but I personally want to try and keep fast food from replacing our family dinners around the table. Not to mention, in these tough economic times... helping each other save some money will lighten some of our financial burdens. These are the things that make me think that 2-3 hours a month is a small price to pay. I dunno...

I think I will be printing and distributing flyers this week. I would appreciate your opinions, and possibly your help in spreading the word to friends and neighbors. (I think it might be helpful to put some info in the church 'RS folders' they pass around) I've added the link to the info flyers.

https://foodco-op.net/get_involved/spread_the_word.html

I may be the only person who feels passionate about involving our community and having our own site...(I can admit that sometimes I get overly-excited about things) and if everyone just wants me to shut my trap and pick-up their food in Eagle Mountain...that's okay too!

We would need 6-10 volunteers. We could manage with less, but the more we have...the less often we would need to commit our time. It would be nice if the same people didn't have to volunteer every month. The volunteers would need to:

#1- Pick up the food from the Co-op warehouse on D-day and transport it back to the Team Site. (drive to Salt Lake, pick up the food and drop it off...fairly early on a Saturday morning)
#2-Volunteers are needed at the team site to help distribute the food to members who have ordered and will be picking up at the team site. (be at the site on Saturday morning to help the people coming and clean up empty boxes after...this would be a 2-3 hour gig)
#3- We would need a Team leader or coordinator. This person would be the contact person with the Co-op and would coordinate volunteers at the team site.

We also would need a site. I would love some feedback and/or ideas on this.

So, there you go...feel free to be honest with me. I may just need to let it go, we'll see.

Sherian

Canned Eggs

A friend of mine sent some fabulous information to me last week.

She is interested in trying some canned eggs and there is a price break (with Emergency Essentials) if ordered in bulk. If we can find 12+ ladies who might be interested...we can try this out! I have heard that they are great for storage and for baking.

Here is the link to emergency essentials with more info. She would be willing to pick the order up once we have 12 or more people.

The original price is $27.95 and the bulk price for 12+ cans is $16.00 (before tax I'm sure).

http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_FS%20D120_A_name_E_Whole%20Eggs

I am definitely interested in trying these out! Please comment with the number of cans you want...

Happy Food Storing! Thanks Becca!

Cucumber help???

Does anyone have any tips for growing cucumbers in Harvest Hills? Ours have never done very well. The plant is still pretty small and doesn't seem to be thriving.
Deena

Slacker!...Family Activity?

Okay... sorry I have been such a slacker!
I didn't get any response to the new date (this Saturday) for assembling the kids 72-hour kits... so I'll give it another try...

Saturday, June 13th...72-hour Kit Family Activity!

I thought we could meet at the grass space on the Sweet Corn/Winter Wheat/Barley junction. I figure 7pm or so, after dinner. It stays light so late, I thought it would be nice to enjoy those long summer evenings.
I have some tables I can set-up, and if the weather is bad... we can do it at my house. So bring your family...visit...and put together 72-hour kits!

If we want to combine our efforts...I have added a list of food from the kits I have. It think I will just replenish it, and keep it the same. I have to make 6 full kits either way, so I can give a cost per kit. (If you are interested in particular items, I can pick up some of the things at Costco, and divide the cost per item. I will price things out at Costco and Wal-mart this week, and post the prices.)

oatmeal packet, orange juice
cheese crackers, meat stick, fruit snacks
beef ravioli cup

protein bar, orange juice (powder packet)
Vienna sausages, granola bar
salmon, mayo, wheat crackers

Pop-tarts, orange Juice
meat stick, fruit cup, raisins, lemonade (powder packet)
Beans & Wieners, M&M's

I can print out the meal plans, and also get the Ziploc's

We can also include any other areas of our kits if people are interested. I need to rotate my kids clothes, but if people have any ideas of things we could do as a group, that would be fun. (personal hygiene items, survival/emergency items, carrying/tote ideas, etc.)

I will bring drinks, so if your interested...post your RSVP and a snack you can bring, then we will know how many drinks/snacks to have. I welcome anyone that's interested! (and any ideas of additional assembly items or activities)

Let me know if there are any questions. I'm excited to get together.

-Sherian



*On a side note... the food co-op always needs volunteers in the warehouse. If anyone is interested, I would love to carpool up and take a shift. I'm not sure about tomorrow, but I would love to plan on a month soon.

I am still working on a local distribution site here in Harvest Hills... I will keep everyone posted. We are close to having the numbers, I just need to know how many could help at the site each month. If we all can take turns, it will be less work. My older girls (8 and 9) are interested in volunteering as well, so keep in mind 'the more the merrier'.. thanks!

Free samples

It sure has been quiet around here.
go to this website for all kinds of free samples http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-Free-Samples-And-Trials.aspx I have been signing up for everything for the last few weeks I am getting something new everyday in the mail. I am putting all the fun FREE stuff in our 72 hour kits. Tooth paste, deodorant, baby wipes ex,,, they have something different every week.
Also on this site http://www.moneysavingmom.com/ she put links to all kinds of free samples. Even has a free Friday. check it out.

Annette

72-hour kit Family Activity?

I know I set the date... but could we change it to the day before that? Saturday, May 30th?

72-hour kit Family Activity?

Based on the interest in the 'kid friendly 72-hour kits'...I thought I'd pick a date and time to rotate my items, and replace the food in my kits.

Sunday, May 31st

I know it's a Sunday...but I think it's a 'worthy cause'? It will just be assembly, more visiting than anything. If you live nearby, I would love to have a get-together. If you are interested... please comment, email (gathringgrub@hotmail.com), or contact me. If enough people are interested, I will put together a little family gathering. If you don't live nearby, well...you can still participate with your ideas and advise!

-Sherian