BriarPatch Food Co-op
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Your neighborly grocery store, supporting a sustainable, local food system since 1976. Stores in Grass Valley & Auburn.
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Our community needs you! 🩸
Don't forget to stop by Auburn BriarPatch THIS TUES, Jan. 20th, from 9am–1:30pm to donate blood at the Vitalant Bloodmobile. One donation can save up to three lives! Donors receive a $5 BriarPatch coupon!
Register in advance to save time: briarpatch.coop/blood-drive/
Don't forget to stop by Auburn BriarPatch THIS TUES, Jan. 20th, from 9am–1:30pm to donate blood at the Vitalant Bloodmobile. One donation can save up to three lives! Donors receive a $5 BriarPatch coupon!
Register in advance to save time: briarpatch.coop/blood-drive/
January 18, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Our community needs you! 🩸
Don't forget to stop by Auburn BriarPatch THIS TUES, Jan. 20th, from 9am–1:30pm to donate blood at the Vitalant Bloodmobile. One donation can save up to three lives! Donors receive a $5 BriarPatch coupon!
Register in advance to save time: briarpatch.coop/blood-drive/
Don't forget to stop by Auburn BriarPatch THIS TUES, Jan. 20th, from 9am–1:30pm to donate blood at the Vitalant Bloodmobile. One donation can save up to three lives! Donors receive a $5 BriarPatch coupon!
Register in advance to save time: briarpatch.coop/blood-drive/
Raising kids takes a village.
This January, our Auburn Round Up recipient is KidsFirst, and our Grass Valley Round Up recipient is Child Advocates of Nevada County, who both support the wellbeing of kids and their families.
Say "Yes!" to rounding up at checkout to support kids in our community!
This January, our Auburn Round Up recipient is KidsFirst, and our Grass Valley Round Up recipient is Child Advocates of Nevada County, who both support the wellbeing of kids and their families.
Say "Yes!" to rounding up at checkout to support kids in our community!
January 16, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Raising kids takes a village.
This January, our Auburn Round Up recipient is KidsFirst, and our Grass Valley Round Up recipient is Child Advocates of Nevada County, who both support the wellbeing of kids and their families.
Say "Yes!" to rounding up at checkout to support kids in our community!
This January, our Auburn Round Up recipient is KidsFirst, and our Grass Valley Round Up recipient is Child Advocates of Nevada County, who both support the wellbeing of kids and their families.
Say "Yes!" to rounding up at checkout to support kids in our community!
Bite into something you can feel good about! 🍎
This month’s A4G recipients are the Neighborhood Center of the Arts and Summitview Child & Family Services. With this funding, Summitview is starting a garden from scratch! Creating new spaces for youth to learn, grow and get their hands in the dirt!
This month’s A4G recipients are the Neighborhood Center of the Arts and Summitview Child & Family Services. With this funding, Summitview is starting a garden from scratch! Creating new spaces for youth to learn, grow and get their hands in the dirt!
January 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Bite into something you can feel good about! 🍎
This month’s A4G recipients are the Neighborhood Center of the Arts and Summitview Child & Family Services. With this funding, Summitview is starting a garden from scratch! Creating new spaces for youth to learn, grow and get their hands in the dirt!
This month’s A4G recipients are the Neighborhood Center of the Arts and Summitview Child & Family Services. With this funding, Summitview is starting a garden from scratch! Creating new spaces for youth to learn, grow and get their hands in the dirt!
Throwback to our old school BP Board! 🤘 Do YOU want to be a part of history?
Not to be cheesy, but we’re looking for new Board Members who are ready to brie the change they want to see in the world. If you think you’re the cream of the crop and want to help lead our co-op, we want to hear from you!
Not to be cheesy, but we’re looking for new Board Members who are ready to brie the change they want to see in the world. If you think you’re the cream of the crop and want to help lead our co-op, we want to hear from you!
January 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Throwback to our old school BP Board! 🤘 Do YOU want to be a part of history?
Not to be cheesy, but we’re looking for new Board Members who are ready to brie the change they want to see in the world. If you think you’re the cream of the crop and want to help lead our co-op, we want to hear from you!
Not to be cheesy, but we’re looking for new Board Members who are ready to brie the change they want to see in the world. If you think you’re the cream of the crop and want to help lead our co-op, we want to hear from you!
January is National Blood Donor Month, and there’s no better way to start the year than by saving lives. 💉❤️
Join us for a blood drive on Tuesday, January 20th from 9am–1:30pm. Find the Vitalant Bloodmobile in front of the Auburn BriarPatch.
Learn more and RSVP: https://briarpatch.coop/blood-drive
Join us for a blood drive on Tuesday, January 20th from 9am–1:30pm. Find the Vitalant Bloodmobile in front of the Auburn BriarPatch.
Learn more and RSVP: https://briarpatch.coop/blood-drive
January 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
January is National Blood Donor Month, and there’s no better way to start the year than by saving lives. 💉❤️
Join us for a blood drive on Tuesday, January 20th from 9am–1:30pm. Find the Vitalant Bloodmobile in front of the Auburn BriarPatch.
Learn more and RSVP: https://briarpatch.coop/blood-drive
Join us for a blood drive on Tuesday, January 20th from 9am–1:30pm. Find the Vitalant Bloodmobile in front of the Auburn BriarPatch.
Learn more and RSVP: https://briarpatch.coop/blood-drive
Not sure about you, but we’re inspired... Pantone’s Color of the Year is “Cloud Dreams” — a calming shade of “printer ran out of ink.” Soft, subtle, and aggressively gray...a whisper of gray that says “don’t worry, nothing exciting is happening.”
January 5, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Not sure about you, but we’re inspired... Pantone’s Color of the Year is “Cloud Dreams” — a calming shade of “printer ran out of ink.” Soft, subtle, and aggressively gray...a whisper of gray that says “don’t worry, nothing exciting is happening.”
Low-effort glow-up unlocked! 🙌 All you had to do was shop. Supplement Sunday brings 30% off regularly-priced wellness supplements. Stock up this SUNDAY, January 4th!
January 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Low-effort glow-up unlocked! 🙌 All you had to do was shop. Supplement Sunday brings 30% off regularly-priced wellness supplements. Stock up this SUNDAY, January 4th!
2025, you were a lot. And we mean a lot! From pounds of produce to mountains of pizza, here’s a look at what our community brought home this year. Now that's tons of goodness, literally! Thank you for making this last year so plentiful at BriarPatch. 🧡
#wrapped
#wrapped
January 1, 2026 at 4:02 PM
2025, you were a lot. And we mean a lot! From pounds of produce to mountains of pizza, here’s a look at what our community brought home this year. Now that's tons of goodness, literally! Thank you for making this last year so plentiful at BriarPatch. 🧡
#wrapped
#wrapped
THANK YOU to everyone who voted for us as part of Auburn Journal’s Best of the Best Awards 2025! 🧡🛒🍎 We are thrilled to be named Best Vegetarian Restaurant, Lunch, Grocery & Produce (and just as thrilled to be runners up in Bakery, Breakfast, Deli and Salad)! We couldn’t do it without all of you!
December 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who voted for us as part of Auburn Journal’s Best of the Best Awards 2025! 🧡🛒🍎 We are thrilled to be named Best Vegetarian Restaurant, Lunch, Grocery & Produce (and just as thrilled to be runners up in Bakery, Breakfast, Deli and Salad)! We couldn’t do it without all of you!
Board Member Alana recently shared her recipe for Pumpkin Pie Surprise, which (spoiler alert!) doesn't actually contain pumpkin. Find this and other great recipes in our Board Appetit guide on our website!
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/alanas-pumpkin-pie-surprise-surprise-its-not-pumpkin/
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/alanas-pumpkin-pie-surprise-surprise-its-not-pumpkin/
December 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Board Member Alana recently shared her recipe for Pumpkin Pie Surprise, which (spoiler alert!) doesn't actually contain pumpkin. Find this and other great recipes in our Board Appetit guide on our website!
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/alanas-pumpkin-pie-surprise-surprise-its-not-pumpkin/
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/alanas-pumpkin-pie-surprise-surprise-its-not-pumpkin/
We’re starting 2026 on a slightly later note as we ring in the new year together. 🥂🪩 Both stores will close a little early on New Year's Eve (with delis closing an hour before stores). We will open at 9 am on New Year’s Day, so we'll see you a little later than usual.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
December 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
We’re starting 2026 on a slightly later note as we ring in the new year together. 🥂🪩 Both stores will close a little early on New Year's Eve (with delis closing an hour before stores). We will open at 9 am on New Year’s Day, so we'll see you a little later than usual.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
Good produce is worth talking about, and we’re lucky to have customers who do just that! 🥦✨ Thanks for sharing the co-op love with your friends.
December 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Good produce is worth talking about, and we’re lucky to have customers who do just that! 🥦✨ Thanks for sharing the co-op love with your friends.
In today's episode of "Are you smarter than a BriarPatcher?", we're taking a peek at some prime produce. Our Front-End team conducts periodic (and friendly) quizzes to make sure they know what's what—Can you name all of the items in this week's test? Give your best guesses in the comments.
December 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
In today's episode of "Are you smarter than a BriarPatcher?", we're taking a peek at some prime produce. Our Front-End team conducts periodic (and friendly) quizzes to make sure they know what's what—Can you name all of the items in this week's test? Give your best guesses in the comments.
It's all gravy, baby! Board Member Richard is here to share his home-run recipe for chanterelle and turkey gravy—just one of the many recipes in our Board Appetit guide. (And no, gravy isn't just for the holidays)
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/richards-chanterelle-mushroom-turkey-gravy/
#recipe
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/richards-chanterelle-mushroom-turkey-gravy/
#recipe
December 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It's all gravy, baby! Board Member Richard is here to share his home-run recipe for chanterelle and turkey gravy—just one of the many recipes in our Board Appetit guide. (And no, gravy isn't just for the holidays)
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/richards-chanterelle-mushroom-turkey-gravy/
#recipe
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/richards-chanterelle-mushroom-turkey-gravy/
#recipe
Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season and a New Year full of good food and good cheer! From our co-op to your kitchen, happy holidays!
P.S. We’ll be closing a bit early today (12/24) and will be closed tomorrow for Christmas Day.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyholidays
P.S. We’ll be closing a bit early today (12/24) and will be closed tomorrow for Christmas Day.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyholidays
December 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season and a New Year full of good food and good cheer! From our co-op to your kitchen, happy holidays!
P.S. We’ll be closing a bit early today (12/24) and will be closed tomorrow for Christmas Day.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyholidays
P.S. We’ll be closing a bit early today (12/24) and will be closed tomorrow for Christmas Day.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyholidays
These potatoes are sure to be a smash at your holiday shindig! 🥔 Elevate your spud game with this great recipe - and more - in our Board Appetit guide.
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/katies-dads-mashed-potatoes/
#briarpatchfoodcoop #recipe #holidays #grassvalley #auburncalifornia
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/katies-dads-mashed-potatoes/
#briarpatchfoodcoop #recipe #holidays #grassvalley #auburncalifornia
December 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
These potatoes are sure to be a smash at your holiday shindig! 🥔 Elevate your spud game with this great recipe - and more - in our Board Appetit guide.
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/katies-dads-mashed-potatoes/
#briarpatchfoodcoop #recipe #holidays #grassvalley #auburncalifornia
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/katies-dads-mashed-potatoes/
#briarpatchfoodcoop #recipe #holidays #grassvalley #auburncalifornia
Santa’s comin' to town, so we’re wrapping things up a little early on Christmas Eve! 🎅🎄 We’ll be closed Christmas Day and back to regular hours Dec. 26.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #auburncalifornia #holidays
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #auburncalifornia #holidays
December 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Santa’s comin' to town, so we’re wrapping things up a little early on Christmas Eve! 🎅🎄 We’ll be closed Christmas Day and back to regular hours Dec. 26.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #auburncalifornia #holidays
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #auburncalifornia #holidays
Tart, bold and refreshingly not jellied. This cranberry relish recipe, courtesy of Sam, is proof that a simple side can do a lot of heavy lifting on the holiday table.
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/sams-great-grandmothers-cranberry-quince-relish/
#recipe
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/sams-great-grandmothers-cranberry-quince-relish/
#recipe
December 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Tart, bold and refreshingly not jellied. This cranberry relish recipe, courtesy of Sam, is proof that a simple side can do a lot of heavy lifting on the holiday table.
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/sams-great-grandmothers-cranberry-quince-relish/
#recipe
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/sams-great-grandmothers-cranberry-quince-relish/
#recipe
Yule want to pause for this one: our bakery’s house-made yule log cakes are rolling out now — while supplies last (so chop chop!). Your holiday crew won't be-leaf how delish (and beautiful) it is.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #holidays #bakery #deli
#briarpatchfoodcoop #holidays #bakery #deli
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Yule want to pause for this one: our bakery’s house-made yule log cakes are rolling out now — while supplies last (so chop chop!). Your holiday crew won't be-leaf how delish (and beautiful) it is.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #holidays #bakery #deli
#briarpatchfoodcoop #holidays #bakery #deli
Standing ovation, please! 👏 Our standing rib roast sale runs Dec. 19–21. Save $20 on select roasts (min. 2lb) while supplies last—don’t miss your spotlight-worthy feast!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #auburn #sale #holidays
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #auburn #sale #holidays
December 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Standing ovation, please! 👏 Our standing rib roast sale runs Dec. 19–21. Save $20 on select roasts (min. 2lb) while supplies last—don’t miss your spotlight-worthy feast!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #auburn #sale #holidays
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #auburn #sale #holidays
Talk about a sweet move—this sweet potato casserole brings major side-dish energy and main-character confidence. Find it in our Board Recipe Guide and let the yam magic happen!
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/jonathans-simple-organic-sweet-potato-casserole/
#recipe
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/jonathans-simple-organic-sweet-potato-casserole/
#recipe
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Talk about a sweet move—this sweet potato casserole brings major side-dish energy and main-character confidence. Find it in our Board Recipe Guide and let the yam magic happen!
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/jonathans-simple-organic-sweet-potato-casserole/
#recipe
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/jonathans-simple-organic-sweet-potato-casserole/
#recipe
Wishing all who celebrate a bright and meaningful Hanukkah. May each night bring light, warmth and moments of joy.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyhannukah
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyhannukah
December 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Wishing all who celebrate a bright and meaningful Hanukkah. May each night bring light, warmth and moments of joy.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyhannukah
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyhannukah
We are so thrilled to hear that shoppers are LOVING our Auburn store and are making it a part of their regular shopping routine! If you haven't visited our Auburn store yet, stop by and say hi!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #auburncalifornia #customercomment
#briarpatchfoodcoop #auburncalifornia #customercomment
December 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We are so thrilled to hear that shoppers are LOVING our Auburn store and are making it a part of their regular shopping routine! If you haven't visited our Auburn store yet, stop by and say hi!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #auburncalifornia #customercomment
#briarpatchfoodcoop #auburncalifornia #customercomment
Bring some floret flair to your table! 🥦✨ Lindsey shares this roasted cauliflower recipe that’s perfectly crispy, tender and packed with flavor. So good, it might just steal the spotlight from the main course.
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/lindseys-whole-roasted-garlic-parmesan-cauliflower/
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/lindseys-whole-roasted-garlic-parmesan-cauliflower/
December 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Bring some floret flair to your table! 🥦✨ Lindsey shares this roasted cauliflower recipe that’s perfectly crispy, tender and packed with flavor. So good, it might just steal the spotlight from the main course.
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/lindseys-whole-roasted-garlic-parmesan-cauliflower/
https://briarpatch.coop/recipe/lindseys-whole-roasted-garlic-parmesan-cauliflower/
Treat your furry friends to a quick and easy homemade gift this holiday. Our Winter issue of The Vine features two great projects that can be whipped up in no time: a pooch scarf and an interactive kitty wand!
🐈🐕 https://mobimag.co/bp-vine/w26/17
🐈🐕 https://mobimag.co/bp-vine/w26/17
December 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Treat your furry friends to a quick and easy homemade gift this holiday. Our Winter issue of The Vine features two great projects that can be whipped up in no time: a pooch scarf and an interactive kitty wand!
🐈🐕 https://mobimag.co/bp-vine/w26/17
🐈🐕 https://mobimag.co/bp-vine/w26/17