Our newest line of eco-friendly, insulated lunch totes are so fabulous no one will guess you are “brown bagging it” for lunch! The insulation will keep your food warm or cold and each bag comes with a fork/spoon attachment that is pvc, bpa & pthalate free. Bag can easily double as a purse or overnight bag. There’s even a Man’s Lunch offering for the guys. Lunch never looked more appealing!

Give the gift of great food! We have co-op gift cards available in any amount, and unlike some stores, there are no hidden costs and no expiration dates. Packaged in an attractive gift folder and embellished with colorful photos of delicious food, co-op gift cards are beautiful AND practical. They can also be used at Linden Hills Natural Home. Just ask any cashier, stop by the customer service desk, or call 612-922-1159 to find out more. Co-op gift cards make great shower gifts, wedding presents, and housewarming gifts, too!

Linden Hills Co-op is eliminating all still water in plastic bottles smaller than a gallon from its shelves as of November 1. The co-op’s Green Team’s mission is to propose changes that will help Linden Hills Co-op reduce waste, lower its carbon footprint, and lighten its environmental impact.

Each fall, Linden Hills Co-op members vote for two Green Patch groups—area nonprofits with a “green” mission. When shoppers use cloth or canvas tote bags they earn a “Green Patch,” worth five cents, which they can drop in a donation box or save up until they can get a dollar back for 20 patches.

Source Naturals Wellness Formula
I take one tablet a day to keep colds away! If I feel like I might be coming down with something, I boost it up to three tablets three times a day. I’m convinced that the combination of herbs, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals works very well for me, seeing how I have not been ill in almost three years!

Nordic Naturals Complete 3-6-9 Liquid
I started taking this product a couple of years ago for eczema and some inflammation issues. Since taking it, I have seen much improvement in my skin, and a lot less pain in my joints and back.

Since 1992, Happle’s Gourmet Pies have been bringing smiles to faces all over the midwest. Starting now, you can get the perfectly spiced, flaky-crusted goodness of a Happle’s organic pie right here at Linden Hills Co-op! Family owned and operated in Williamsburg, Iowa, Happles makes their pies with loving care.

All the ingredients are certified organic, trans-fat free, dairy-free and VEGAN. No animal products are used in the pie, and the crust is made from organic spelt flour. Delish!

Becki, Bulk
Whole Grain Milling’s 8 Grain Hot Cereal, Welcome, MN
Unlike many breakfast cereals and granolas that feel healthy but actually aren’t, this one is really good for you. It cooks up quickly and is very cost effective at $1.49 a pound. Very comforting on cold winter mornings and still great during the summer too.

Download this handy-dandy listing of the nearly 300 farmers, growers, raisers, and producers of food from the five-state region with whom we are proud to work. It’s a great tool to help you plan your family’s participation in the Eat Local challenge this summer.

We’ve also decided to list our local suppliers of other goods this time—since your support of local companies not only gets you great goods, it also keeps more money in our local community.

Thanks for supporting local people and products!

• The Local Lowdown provides hints and tips on how to easily get more locally-grown foods on your plate.
• Board president Kimberly Proffitt reports on the board’s efforts to define “sustainability.
• The member spotlight is on Allison LaBonne and Brian Tighe of The Owls and The Starfolk
• June specials, June & July events, and Miss Larousse’s recipe for simple syrup

Download a PDF copy.