Questions & Comments 6/5/26 – 7/2/26
Q: Stone barriers at end of parking lot on river side? It’s straight into the drink if anyone makes a mistake!
A: Thank you for letting us know. -Leo, Facilities Manager
Q: Leo, make sure there is no poison boxes near animals.
A: Thank you for the suggestion -Leo, Facilities Manager
Q: Please get more small cards! The big ones are too big for this store and baskets don’t work well for those of us with fussy backs (weight all on one side). Many thanks!
A: Thank you for the suggestion. We will consider it. -Leo, Facilities Manager
Q: If you get a chance the hand sanitizer at the exit is out.
A: Thank you, we will get it replaced. -Leo, Facilities Manager
Q: It would be amazing to get one more cart (so 2 total) for car seats as one is often in use!
A: Thank you for the suggestion. We will consider it. -Leo, Facilities Manager
Q: Thanks for replacing the car chargers!
A: You are welcome! -Leo, Facilities Manager
Q: Concord grapes, please! (in season, of course)
A: Which is part of the reason. But if you want to discuss, call me. 802-262-3205 -Kevin, Operations Manager
Q: I can’t find concord grapes anywhere. Concord grapes. I need concord grapes.
A: They are not in season now. -Kevin, Operations Manager
Q: I am so grateful for the filtered water but feel I take up too much time from others when filling my gallons. Would it be possible to look into a side spout/hose with higher pressure to fill up quicker? Thank you.
A: Thank you for the suggestion. I’m not sure that will work on our end. However, if you fill water mid-morning or mid-afternoon that is a slower time. -Leo, Facilities Manager
Q: Please bring back the artichoke dip to the deli area.
A: Coming soon… thanks -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: You always had the best scrambled eggs around. Please consider at least on Sunday – doing the eggs again.
A: We will consider this. Thank you for the feedback. -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Any way to keep bulk dish soap in stock? Common Good – seems quite popular.
A: Thank you for the question! We have had issues with the dispensing of Common Good dish soap. The price & availability have been a challenge as well. We will be bringing in a new brand of dish soap in bulk very soon. Stay tuned. Thank you. -Crystal Arellano, Wellness Manager
Q: Where are the chocolate chip scones?
A: We rotate flavors daily and weekly. Thanks. -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Could you add a dessert bar?
A: Hopefully? Thanks -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Please use less chili powder in the bean and cheese breakfast burritos. It’s been a little heavy handed lately. Also, please make more of the non-chorizo burritos. The bean and cheese are usually gone before 9am. Thanks!
A: I will check this. Thanks for the feedback. -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Why can’t you keep Green Mtn 0% Plain Yogurt or Siggi’s Nonfat Plain in stock?
A: We have these on order every day. Many supply issues with dairy products. Thanks. -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: Could you please carry organic Bucatini pasta? Co-op Field Day brand if available?
A: We will look for an OG brand. Field Day is not an option. Thanks -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: Please please please more lo sodium canned soups.
A: Please let us know what brand you are looking for. -Sonia, Grocery Manager
Q: Please continue to offer non-fat Greek plain yogurt. Not everyone is full-fat crazy. Thank you.
A: Thanks for the suggestion. -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: I heard that Paprika Empanadas in Waterbury is now selling frozen empanadas retail. Will you be selling them soon?
A: We hope so! As soon as they are ready. -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: Please continue to offer more than one option (Ciaobani) of fat free plain Greek yogurt. Not every one is full-fat crazed. We should have a local brand. Thank you.
A: We are not able to source a local fat free Greek yogurt. -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: I wanted to know if you would order “wild wonder” sparkling probiotic drinks? The co-op in Lebanon carries them, and they are really delicious. Thank you for considering.
A: We have Wild Wonder in the Grab n’ Go drink cooler. -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: Ceylon cinnamon, please (yes, it costs more)
A: We carry Frontier Celyon Cinnamon in the baking aisle. -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: You have not been carrying dried porcini mushrooms. Why? They are wonderfully flavorful.
A: We have not been able to source any. Still looking. -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: Can you get the 8oz 4 pack Pacific broth back?
A: Yes! On the shelf this week! -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: Any thoughts to share about Perfect Bars? I would love to be able to buy them here.
A: We have Perfect Bars in the cooler up front by the registers. Thanks -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: Please consider selling black sesame paste! Amazing lattes! (And espresso toncis!)
A: We have black sesame paste in the nut butter set. Thanks -Kendra, Lead Buyer
A: Nonfat Greek plain yogurt, please!!
Q: We have Stonyfield and Green Mountain when they are in stock. -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: I recently had some Justin’s brand peanut m+m’s They are amazing. Please stock them.
A: Thanks, these did not sell well at the Co-op so we discontinued them. -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: One day you had Strafford ginger ice cream, and it was amazing, but I haven’t seen it since. Can you please get some more?
A: Yes, they will be making more and hope to have it on the shelf soon. -Kendra, Lead Buyer
Q: You need to always have an express lane or customer service for checkout. People with 2 items should be in line forever.
A: When possible, you can always use the café register. (As long as you don’t have alcohol) -Kevin, Operations Manager
Q: Same hot bar as yesterday?? Boring (and went somewhere else
A: Sorry to hear this. We do change up hot bar items daily. Just not the whole bar. We also do have daily sandwich specials and new items in the Grab n’ Go area. -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Any chance we can get more pre-made sandwiches or made-to-order? They are often all gone by 2pm!
A: We do our best with the staff we have. Please ask the deli or anyone in the kitchen after 2pm and we will do our best to accommodate. Thanks. -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Those 2 take-away kale salads are great – clearly popular ‘cuz the case is often empty! Guess we are all into kale these days.
A: We do our best to keep up with kale salads. They are very popular. -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Scones continue to get smaller and smaller. Choc. chip is no longer on the weekly schedule, and today, they were very tough!! I have been a Co-op member for over 40 years, and am not finding the standard that I have come accustomed to. PS curb appeal (shrubs, front & back) needs attention.
A: Thanks for your feedback! I will discuss with the team. -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Hi! I was wondering if you could have an ice cream bar added please? Thanks so much!
A: We will work on this. Thanks for the great idea! -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: Vegan or at least non meat non dairy soup options
A: We have these offerings daily. Please ask at the deli if you are not finding them. Thanks -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: To the Cook of Buffet – Please try some Asian inspired noodle dishes!?
A: We do rotate a delicious Asian menu into the hot bar. Please check back and online. Coming soon. Thanks -Vince, Food Services Manager
Q: In your exit foyer you removed a whole row of business flyer card slots and have yet to put them back. My company was one of the companies in that forgotten row. When are you putting them back?
A: Thanks for reaching out. That whole area is getting a refresh and it is taking longer than anticipated. I apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to have it back to capacity soon. -Rowan, Community Relations Manager
