Newsletter
December 12, 2016
PPC Admin
What's Going on with BULK?
In an effort to make sure we're providing our customers the freshest products in our bulk department, we are temporarily packaging all products except for beans, lentils and popcorn. After we get a handle on some inventory issues, we'll bring back the self-serve bins.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2016
PPC Admin
'Tis the giving season - so this edition is all about PPC giving you lower prices and free $$$$.
Read MoreNovember 25, 2016
PPC Admin
MEMBER-OWNER SALES
Check out a list of the November Deals for Member-owners. Look for the YELLOW price tags in the store that has MBR SALE! on them. We're passing on the savings to our Member-owners.
NOW HIRING!
If you or someone you could recommend is interested in working with a great staff in the Purple Porch Kitchen - please let Sara Lowe know (sarajlowe73@yahoo.com) and/or fill out this application.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, November 26 - Small Business Saturday - Look for sales on select locally produced goods throughout the store as well as sample of many locally produced food items.
Friday, December 2 - Hans Westerink of Violet Sky Chocolate will grace us with his presence once again. This time featuring Violet Sky's craft hot chocolate. Join us for a family friendly evening of hot cocoa drinking, chocolate tasting fun.
LOCAL FARMERS MARKET - EVERY WEDNESDAY
Ordering is Friday noon through Monday 7pm - Click on the link and Bookmark it in your web browser. Everyone is welcome to use this online ordering system. Or just show up - meet your local producers on Wednesday 4:30-7:30pm.
November 18, 2016
PPC Admin
Reserve your Local Pastured Turkey Now.
Whisky on the Porch - Friday, November 18, 7-9pm
Read MoreNovember 11, 2016
PPC Admin
Reserve your Thanksgiving Turkey today!
Read MoreNovember 4, 2016
PPC Admin
A message from our General Manager...
Read MoreOctober 21, 2016
PPC Admin
MEMBER-OWNER SALES
Check out a list of the October Deals for Member-owners. Look for the YELLOW price tags in the store that has MBR SALE! on them. We're passing on the savings to our Member-owners.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2016
PPC Admin
NNN Arts Cafe
October 16, 11am-5pm
Purple Porch Co-op will be a food vendor at the 2016 NNN Arts Cafe
The Welcome Tent will be at the corner of Portage Ave and California Ave. Parking is available at the NNN lots on both sides of Portage Ave.
The Arts Café is an opportunity for the NNN, Inc. to open its newly renovated homes to the public and celebrate all that is great about living in the Near Northwest Neighborhood.
Local artists fill the homes and street with their creations. Live musicians perform all day long while neighbors and visitors greet each other, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the Autumnal weather. The Café features a variety of artists including: painters, photographers, pottery artists, culinary artists, live musicians, textile artists, and jewelry artists.
The 13th Annual Arts Cafe will also bring back a hayride through the neighborhood, visits into NNN homes, the instantly loved Kids Zone, and more.
Next Week - October 16-22
...we'll be celebrating National Bulk Foods Week with 20% off all bulk foods for everyone.
Member-owner Sales
Check out a list of the October Deals for Member-owners. Look for the YELLOW price tags in the store that has MBR SALE! on them. We're passing on the savings to our Member-owners.
Its National Fair Trade Month & National Co-op Month!
We have lots of Fair Trade certified products on sale to celebrate - from our friends at Equal Exchange, Alter Eco, Dr. Bronner's, Theo Chocolate, Guayaki, Higher Grounds, Singing Rooster, and more!
Also - All Member-owners get a 25% discount on all packaged Frontier Natural Foods herbs and spices.
PPC 2016 Annual Member-owner meeting.
Its what makes us different. We're not Martin's, we're not Wallmart. Our Member-owners have a vote!
What: Potluck, Vote on Board Directors, Vote to approve Bylaw changes (See the proposed Bylaws here)
Who: Everyone may attend. Voting is by Member-owners in good standing
When: Sunday, October 30, 4-7pm
Where: LangLab 1302 High St. South Bend
LOCAL FARMERS MARKET - EVERY WEDNESDAY
Ordering is Friday noon through Monday 7pm - Click on the link and Bookmark it in your web browser. Everyone is welcome to use this online ordering system. Or just show up - meet your local producers on Wednesday 4:30-7:30pm.
October 7, 2016
PPC Admin
Oktoberfest - First Friday, October 7
Annual Meeting - Sunday October 30
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2016
PPC Admin
Purple Porch Co-op Presents: Oktoberfest - Great Local Beers and Great Local Food
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2016
PPC Admin
Your PPC Board of Directors is excited to announce our Annual Members Meeting will take place on Sunday, October 30th at LangLab . Do you have the passion and skills to be an effective board member for PPC? We are currently inviting any interested member to submit a letter of interest by Wednesday, September 28.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2016
PPC Admin
Where is Scherf Milk?
Many of you have noticed that we've not been able to keep the ever popular Scherf Milk in stock lately.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2016
PPC Admin
The Purple Porch Co-op is NOW HIRING! Cafe Max is looking for cooks to expand our team! Show off your cooking skills while work alongside great people and contribute to the continued growth of a popular community hub. Download application, complete and email to info@purpleporch.coop.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2016
PPC Admin
We're looking forward to ARTBEAT - SUNDAY, August 21 (postponed from Saturday due to very likely rain) 11am- 7pm.
We'll have Blueberry Lemonade Slushies - made with organic lemon juice and organic local blueberries (The Blueberry Ranch) and Presto Kombucha (Indianapolis) on tap.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2016
PPC Admin
If you haven't stopped by the store lately - its time that you check out the improvements to our layout...
Read MoreAugust 4, 2016
PPC Admin
It's Better than a Bank!
Today is the First Thursday of the Month! Member-owners have the opportunity to plunk down some cash (in the form of cash or check) and save some cash. As one of our Board Directors has said - "It's better than a bank."
Read MoreJuly 29, 2016
PPC Admin
We need our Member-owners and loyal customers to help us spread the word about the quality of Purple Porch Co-op - this is an opportunity for some free advertising.
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