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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Turkeys incoming! 🦃 Organic, heritage and everything in between—your perfect bird is almost here. Stay tuned, we'll let you know the moment these birds strut into the store.
November 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Turkeys incoming! 🦃 Organic, heritage and everything in between—your perfect bird is almost here. Stay tuned, we'll let you know the moment these birds strut into the store.
It's National Clean Out Your Fridge day, which means today’s the day to embark on The Great Fridge Expedition! Dig deep, uncover forgotten leftovers and bravely confront anything that’s begun evolving into a new species. A quick clean now means more room for fresh, tasty things later.
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It's National Clean Out Your Fridge day, which means today’s the day to embark on The Great Fridge Expedition! Dig deep, uncover forgotten leftovers and bravely confront anything that’s begun evolving into a new species. A quick clean now means more room for fresh, tasty things later.
At BriarPatch, we believe cooperation means caring for the planet, and its people.
Today marks the beginning of National Transgender Awareness Week and an opportunity to reaffirm BriarPatch's commitment to inclusion and equality. 🩷🏳️⚧️ We stand with the trans community.
Today marks the beginning of National Transgender Awareness Week and an opportunity to reaffirm BriarPatch's commitment to inclusion and equality. 🩷🏳️⚧️ We stand with the trans community.
November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
At BriarPatch, we believe cooperation means caring for the planet, and its people.
Today marks the beginning of National Transgender Awareness Week and an opportunity to reaffirm BriarPatch's commitment to inclusion and equality. 🩷🏳️⚧️ We stand with the trans community.
Today marks the beginning of National Transgender Awareness Week and an opportunity to reaffirm BriarPatch's commitment to inclusion and equality. 🩷🏳️⚧️ We stand with the trans community.
We can feel appreciation growing in the air, which means it's time for our second Thankful Thursday giveaway! 🎁
The prize? 🍗 A Large Pre-Order Thanksgiving Meal Pack from our fabulous delis (one winner per store).
Don't wait! Entry is open TOMORROW ONLY (Thursday 11/13)!
The prize? 🍗 A Large Pre-Order Thanksgiving Meal Pack from our fabulous delis (one winner per store).
Don't wait! Entry is open TOMORROW ONLY (Thursday 11/13)!
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We can feel appreciation growing in the air, which means it's time for our second Thankful Thursday giveaway! 🎁
The prize? 🍗 A Large Pre-Order Thanksgiving Meal Pack from our fabulous delis (one winner per store).
Don't wait! Entry is open TOMORROW ONLY (Thursday 11/13)!
The prize? 🍗 A Large Pre-Order Thanksgiving Meal Pack from our fabulous delis (one winner per store).
Don't wait! Entry is open TOMORROW ONLY (Thursday 11/13)!
This month, we’re proud to help sustain those traditions. All Novemeber, Field Day purchases support NATIFS. 🌾 AND, through Nov. 18, BriarPatch will donate an additional 5¢ per item sold locally to the Indigenous Futures Society in honor of Native food futures. Do good, feel good and eat well!
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
This month, we’re proud to help sustain those traditions. All Novemeber, Field Day purchases support NATIFS. 🌾 AND, through Nov. 18, BriarPatch will donate an additional 5¢ per item sold locally to the Indigenous Futures Society in honor of Native food futures. Do good, feel good and eat well!
Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. ❤️ Your service uplifts the communities we call home. Thank you.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #veteransday
#briarpatchfoodcoop #veteransday
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. ❤️ Your service uplifts the communities we call home. Thank you.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #veteransday
#briarpatchfoodcoop #veteransday
This month’s Round Up at the Register recipients are Horses for Healing (Auburn) and Sierra Roots (Grass Valley).
When you round up your total at the register, every cent goes directly to these local nonprofits doing incredible work. Thank you for helping our community thrive! 🌻
When you round up your total at the register, every cent goes directly to these local nonprofits doing incredible work. Thank you for helping our community thrive! 🌻
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
This month’s Round Up at the Register recipients are Horses for Healing (Auburn) and Sierra Roots (Grass Valley).
When you round up your total at the register, every cent goes directly to these local nonprofits doing incredible work. Thank you for helping our community thrive! 🌻
When you round up your total at the register, every cent goes directly to these local nonprofits doing incredible work. Thank you for helping our community thrive! 🌻
Inch by inch, row by row... 🍏
Every apple you buy this month helps our community grow! Through Apples for Gardens, a portion of apple sales supports the Master Gardeners of Nevada County and Placer County. 🌱 Together, we’re planting the seeds for a healthier future, one crunchy bite at a time!
Every apple you buy this month helps our community grow! Through Apples for Gardens, a portion of apple sales supports the Master Gardeners of Nevada County and Placer County. 🌱 Together, we’re planting the seeds for a healthier future, one crunchy bite at a time!
November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Inch by inch, row by row... 🍏
Every apple you buy this month helps our community grow! Through Apples for Gardens, a portion of apple sales supports the Master Gardeners of Nevada County and Placer County. 🌱 Together, we’re planting the seeds for a healthier future, one crunchy bite at a time!
Every apple you buy this month helps our community grow! Through Apples for Gardens, a portion of apple sales supports the Master Gardeners of Nevada County and Placer County. 🌱 Together, we’re planting the seeds for a healthier future, one crunchy bite at a time!
🦃Thanksgiving is right around the corner!
No, you don't have to start brining the bird just yet, let our Deli do the heavy lifting! This Thanksgiving treat yourself to a turkey dinner with all the trimmings! All you've gotta do is heat and eat. 😋
No, you don't have to start brining the bird just yet, let our Deli do the heavy lifting! This Thanksgiving treat yourself to a turkey dinner with all the trimmings! All you've gotta do is heat and eat. 😋
November 8, 2025 at 1:02 AM
🦃Thanksgiving is right around the corner!
No, you don't have to start brining the bird just yet, let our Deli do the heavy lifting! This Thanksgiving treat yourself to a turkey dinner with all the trimmings! All you've gotta do is heat and eat. 😋
No, you don't have to start brining the bird just yet, let our Deli do the heavy lifting! This Thanksgiving treat yourself to a turkey dinner with all the trimmings! All you've gotta do is heat and eat. 😋
It’s Field Day x NĀTIFS time! 🌾
From Nov. 5 – Dec. 2, every Field Day product you buy at BriarPatch helps support Indigenous food systems. NCG co-ops nationwide are donating 5¢ per item to NĀTIFS, revitalizing traditional foods and supporting cultural, economic, and food access initiatives.
From Nov. 5 – Dec. 2, every Field Day product you buy at BriarPatch helps support Indigenous food systems. NCG co-ops nationwide are donating 5¢ per item to NĀTIFS, revitalizing traditional foods and supporting cultural, economic, and food access initiatives.
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It’s Field Day x NĀTIFS time! 🌾
From Nov. 5 – Dec. 2, every Field Day product you buy at BriarPatch helps support Indigenous food systems. NCG co-ops nationwide are donating 5¢ per item to NĀTIFS, revitalizing traditional foods and supporting cultural, economic, and food access initiatives.
From Nov. 5 – Dec. 2, every Field Day product you buy at BriarPatch helps support Indigenous food systems. NCG co-ops nationwide are donating 5¢ per item to NĀTIFS, revitalizing traditional foods and supporting cultural, economic, and food access initiatives.
It's Thankful Thursdays! 🎉
We’re celebrating gratitude with BIG giveaways on the first three Thursdays of November. This week’s prize: a cart filled with Field Day favorites! That’s a whole lot of goodies to get wheelie excited about.
One day only! Enter this Thursday (11/6) at either store.
We’re celebrating gratitude with BIG giveaways on the first three Thursdays of November. This week’s prize: a cart filled with Field Day favorites! That’s a whole lot of goodies to get wheelie excited about.
One day only! Enter this Thursday (11/6) at either store.
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It's Thankful Thursdays! 🎉
We’re celebrating gratitude with BIG giveaways on the first three Thursdays of November. This week’s prize: a cart filled with Field Day favorites! That’s a whole lot of goodies to get wheelie excited about.
One day only! Enter this Thursday (11/6) at either store.
We’re celebrating gratitude with BIG giveaways on the first three Thursdays of November. This week’s prize: a cart filled with Field Day favorites! That’s a whole lot of goodies to get wheelie excited about.
One day only! Enter this Thursday (11/6) at either store.
Drum roll, please! It's the moment you've all been waiting for... 🎃
We're finally revealing the weights of our Grand Pumpkin Contest pumpkins. The Grass Valley pumpkin topped out at 335 pounds while Auburn's was a humongous 418 pounds!! That's a lot of pies!! 🥧 Thank you to everyone who entered.
We're finally revealing the weights of our Grand Pumpkin Contest pumpkins. The Grass Valley pumpkin topped out at 335 pounds while Auburn's was a humongous 418 pounds!! That's a lot of pies!! 🥧 Thank you to everyone who entered.
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Drum roll, please! It's the moment you've all been waiting for... 🎃
We're finally revealing the weights of our Grand Pumpkin Contest pumpkins. The Grass Valley pumpkin topped out at 335 pounds while Auburn's was a humongous 418 pounds!! That's a lot of pies!! 🥧 Thank you to everyone who entered.
We're finally revealing the weights of our Grand Pumpkin Contest pumpkins. The Grass Valley pumpkin topped out at 335 pounds while Auburn's was a humongous 418 pounds!! That's a lot of pies!! 🥧 Thank you to everyone who entered.
November is Native American Heritage Month and a time to honor the original stewards of this land. 🧡🪶 Let's celebrate by exploring Indigenous food traditions, supporting Native growers and makers and deepening your understanding of the cultures that continue to shape our communities today.
November 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
November is Native American Heritage Month and a time to honor the original stewards of this land. 🧡🪶 Let's celebrate by exploring Indigenous food traditions, supporting Native growers and makers and deepening your understanding of the cultures that continue to shape our communities today.
Hard times don’t last, but the power of community does. If you’re feeling the effects of the shutdown, you’re not alone.
For extra help, local food organizations like the Interfaith Food Ministry are here, and if you can, support for them helps feed neighbors in need. We are stronger together. 💚🌱
For extra help, local food organizations like the Interfaith Food Ministry are here, and if you can, support for them helps feed neighbors in need. We are stronger together. 💚🌱
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Hard times don’t last, but the power of community does. If you’re feeling the effects of the shutdown, you’re not alone.
For extra help, local food organizations like the Interfaith Food Ministry are here, and if you can, support for them helps feed neighbors in need. We are stronger together. 💚🌱
For extra help, local food organizations like the Interfaith Food Ministry are here, and if you can, support for them helps feed neighbors in need. We are stronger together. 💚🌱
Happy Halloween! 🎃 No bones about it—our staff’s costumes are gourd-geous! We love seeing the talent and creativity of our team. Come by with your costume!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyhalloween
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyhalloween
October 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃 No bones about it—our staff’s costumes are gourd-geous! We love seeing the talent and creativity of our team. Come by with your costume!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyhalloween
#briarpatchfoodcoop #happyhalloween
As Co-op Month comes to an end, we want to express gratitude for our customers and Member Owners. 🧡 Your choices make our work possible and help support farms, families and communities. Every time you shop with us, you’re contributing to healthier, stronger food systems, both locally and beyond.
October 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
As Co-op Month comes to an end, we want to express gratitude for our customers and Member Owners. 🧡 Your choices make our work possible and help support farms, families and communities. Every time you shop with us, you’re contributing to healthier, stronger food systems, both locally and beyond.
"Free sample?! Wine not!" 🍷
🍾 We were thrilled to host our friends Bella Grace Vineyards this past weekend for a wine tasting at our Auburn store. As taste testers discovered, their wines are both delicious AND sustainably grown. Grab a bottle during your next visit!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #auburn
🍾 We were thrilled to host our friends Bella Grace Vineyards this past weekend for a wine tasting at our Auburn store. As taste testers discovered, their wines are both delicious AND sustainably grown. Grab a bottle during your next visit!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #auburn
October 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Free sample?! Wine not!" 🍷
🍾 We were thrilled to host our friends Bella Grace Vineyards this past weekend for a wine tasting at our Auburn store. As taste testers discovered, their wines are both delicious AND sustainably grown. Grab a bottle during your next visit!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #auburn
🍾 We were thrilled to host our friends Bella Grace Vineyards this past weekend for a wine tasting at our Auburn store. As taste testers discovered, their wines are both delicious AND sustainably grown. Grab a bottle during your next visit!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #auburn
Heads up, Grass Valley shoppers! 🕑💚 Our Deli will be closing a wee bit early on the 30th. But don't worry, the coolers will be stocked with your fave to-go grabs. Plan your shopping accordingly!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #deli
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #deli
October 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Heads up, Grass Valley shoppers! 🕑💚 Our Deli will be closing a wee bit early on the 30th. But don't worry, the coolers will be stocked with your fave to-go grabs. Plan your shopping accordingly!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #deli
#briarpatchfoodcoop #grassvalley #deli
We're celebrating Co-op Month with a cup of Pachamama Coffee ☕️💚
When farmers own the company, profits go back to the people who grow the beans — supporting families and regenerative farms worldwide. We love partnering with fellow co-ops who brew up real change!
#nationalcoopmonth
When farmers own the company, profits go back to the people who grow the beans — supporting families and regenerative farms worldwide. We love partnering with fellow co-ops who brew up real change!
#nationalcoopmonth
October 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We're celebrating Co-op Month with a cup of Pachamama Coffee ☕️💚
When farmers own the company, profits go back to the people who grow the beans — supporting families and regenerative farms worldwide. We love partnering with fellow co-ops who brew up real change!
#nationalcoopmonth
When farmers own the company, profits go back to the people who grow the beans — supporting families and regenerative farms worldwide. We love partnering with fellow co-ops who brew up real change!
#nationalcoopmonth
A huge thank you to Cobram Estate for showing us how your exceptional olive oil is made. 🫒 From grove to table, every step of the process ensures the freshest, highest quality oil. And thank you to Grindstone Wines for providing a stunning setting for a most delicious dinner!
#briarpatchfoodcoop
#briarpatchfoodcoop
October 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A huge thank you to Cobram Estate for showing us how your exceptional olive oil is made. 🫒 From grove to table, every step of the process ensures the freshest, highest quality oil. And thank you to Grindstone Wines for providing a stunning setting for a most delicious dinner!
#briarpatchfoodcoop
#briarpatchfoodcoop
BriarPatch Is Offering Thanksgiving Dinner from Our Deli! 🍗
🦃 That’s right, you can be a full-fledged guest at your own holiday party this year. Pre-order a complete meal, bird included, from the BriarPatch Deli and sit back and relax.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #thanksgiving #grassvalley #auburn
🦃 That’s right, you can be a full-fledged guest at your own holiday party this year. Pre-order a complete meal, bird included, from the BriarPatch Deli and sit back and relax.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #thanksgiving #grassvalley #auburn
October 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
BriarPatch Is Offering Thanksgiving Dinner from Our Deli! 🍗
🦃 That’s right, you can be a full-fledged guest at your own holiday party this year. Pre-order a complete meal, bird included, from the BriarPatch Deli and sit back and relax.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #thanksgiving #grassvalley #auburn
🦃 That’s right, you can be a full-fledged guest at your own holiday party this year. Pre-order a complete meal, bird included, from the BriarPatch Deli and sit back and relax.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #thanksgiving #grassvalley #auburn
Big 🧡 to Cedar Renewables for keeping things rolling between our two stores! 🚚
Cedar’s professionalism, reliability, and local know-how have made a huge difference in keeping our deliveries smooth and efficient. We love local businesses that share our love of community and sustainability! 🙌💚
Cedar’s professionalism, reliability, and local know-how have made a huge difference in keeping our deliveries smooth and efficient. We love local businesses that share our love of community and sustainability! 🙌💚
October 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Big 🧡 to Cedar Renewables for keeping things rolling between our two stores! 🚚
Cedar’s professionalism, reliability, and local know-how have made a huge difference in keeping our deliveries smooth and efficient. We love local businesses that share our love of community and sustainability! 🙌💚
Cedar’s professionalism, reliability, and local know-how have made a huge difference in keeping our deliveries smooth and efficient. We love local businesses that share our love of community and sustainability! 🙌💚
Happy Diwali! 🎆
🕯 The festival of lights marks the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists each have their own traditions marking this auspicious time.
🕯 The festival of lights marks the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists each have their own traditions marking this auspicious time.
October 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Happy Diwali! 🎆
🕯 The festival of lights marks the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists each have their own traditions marking this auspicious time.
🕯 The festival of lights marks the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists each have their own traditions marking this auspicious time.
We adore our customers and are thrilled to know that the feeling is mutual! 🧡 Great customers make great customer service a breeze.
Not part of the "family" yet? Consider becoming a member owner during your next visit!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #customercomment
Not part of the "family" yet? Consider becoming a member owner during your next visit!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #customercomment
October 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We adore our customers and are thrilled to know that the feeling is mutual! 🧡 Great customers make great customer service a breeze.
Not part of the "family" yet? Consider becoming a member owner during your next visit!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #customercomment
Not part of the "family" yet? Consider becoming a member owner during your next visit!
#briarpatchfoodcoop #customercomment
Feeling saucy? It’s National Pasta Day! 🍝
We’re twirling into our favorite comforting classics. 🍜 From organic noodles to locally made sauces, the Patch has everything you "knead" for a mangia-worthy meal.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #nationalpastaday
We’re twirling into our favorite comforting classics. 🍜 From organic noodles to locally made sauces, the Patch has everything you "knead" for a mangia-worthy meal.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #nationalpastaday
October 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Feeling saucy? It’s National Pasta Day! 🍝
We’re twirling into our favorite comforting classics. 🍜 From organic noodles to locally made sauces, the Patch has everything you "knead" for a mangia-worthy meal.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #nationalpastaday
We’re twirling into our favorite comforting classics. 🍜 From organic noodles to locally made sauces, the Patch has everything you "knead" for a mangia-worthy meal.
#briarpatchfoodcoop #nationalpastaday