Questions & Comments 3/8/26 – 4/1/26
Shopper comments, questions, and suggestions: 3/8/26 – 4/1/26
Q: Please bring back Annies salad dressing!
A: We agree with you, however general mills bought Annie’s and has discontinued them. -Kevin, Operations Manager
Q:Please no more popsicle stick utensils
A: Thank you for your comments. Our take out utensils are environmentally friendly. We do sell bamboo utensils, that folks can re-use, and we have stainless if you eat here. We have chosen not to use plastic.
Q: We have not had potable water in our home for the last few weeks, and have so appreciated the access to free, clean drinking water – THANK YOU for your water filling station, it has saved u.
A: You are most welcome! So glad we can be a helpful resource! – Mary Mullally, General Manager
Q: I really think that you should hire Genesis for the deli
A: Thank you for sharing your feedback. – Mary Mullally, General Manager
Q: HONOR THE CONTRACT Let Genesis Cook!!!
Q: I AGREE
A: Thank you for sharing your feedback. – Mary Mullally, General Manager
Q: Hire Genesis. At least give her a chance? I though fostering growth among employees was encouraged.
A: Thank you for sharing your feedback. – Mary Mullally, General Manager
Q: Thanks for neatening the comments board & posting them lower so us shorter persons can read them.
A: You are welcome -Kevin, Operations Manager
Q: In response to Kevin: If wearing an IDF shirt is a simple free speech matter, are confederate flag shirts allowed in the co-op? What about a shirt with a racial/homophobic slur? Just wanted to know if there is a line, and if so, where it is and why. Thanks.
A: Yes, there are limits to free speech, if you would like to discuss it further, I’m happy to visit with you. -Kevin, Operations Manager
Q: RE: Your green, deli, reusable, clamshell containers for take out: Can you get more non-partitioned versions of these? You always seem to be out of them. Thanks!
A: We will check if that is available. Thanks, -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Pasta salad please
A: Coming soon… thanks -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Quinoa!! Please continue to make it. 1. It’s very popular. 2. It’s gluten free – Farro is not. 3. It’s a complete protein. Farro is not.
A: Quinoa is in the rotation. Thanks -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Can we get pistachio milk, please?
A: I will look into this for café drinks. -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: I drive from East Barre to get the over the top Co-op full of good stuff soup please <3
A: Thank you! -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Howdy! It seems the sandwiches & sushi run out earlier than they used to. Perhaps either higher demand, or maybe y’all are trying to reduce waste/loss. However, if possible, it’d be great to see some still out in the late afternoon/evening. Thanks!
A: Will do. Thanks. -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: The food in the hot bar is really over salted. Also, the chili sauces salmon in the grab and go is too salty. Can you use less salt please?
A: I will look into this. Thanks for the feedback. -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Wonderful soups!!!
A: Thank you! I will pass along to the kitchen team. -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Organize the supplement shelves into groups. Multi-vitamins, vitamins, minerals, esoteric compounds. Finding iron was like an Easter egg hunt but not quite as thrilling.
A: Thank you for your inquiry. We try to make the experience in our Wellness department easy for everyone. There is a method to how our shelves are set. Please see a Wellness Team Member if you’d like a tour.
Q: Maybe have a “what I’m Grateful for or what I Love” Board! Or maybe every comment should include a compliment! Thanks Co-op for all you do!
A: Love this idea! Thank you -Kevin, Operations Manager
Q: Visiting from Orlando, Florida. We came for the board!! Thanks all for being so nice!
A: Thank you! -Kevin, Operations Manager
Q: No cell phone policy for employees while working!
A: It is on our radar. Thank you -Kevin, Operations Manager
Q: Thank you so much for bagging my groceries!
A: You are welcome! -Rhianna, Customer Service Manager