Bread For Life Food Co-op

07/20/2023

Member Update: We received a large donation of parsley a few days ago. We are always SO grateful to our generous donors! Make sure to get some delicious parsley when you come by the co-op!

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas!

11/21/2022

Quick holiday hours update: Due to Thanksgiving, we will not be open for shopping on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. That said, we will be open on Tuesday from 1-3 for any necessary shopping before the holiday. Feel free to reach out directly with any questions. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

11/19/2022

So exciting!

09/15/2022

We are very excited about our new Recipe of the Month partnership with University of Illinois’ Extension through their Green Light Initiative! This is an incredible way to help our co-op members do even more with the foods that they have. This month’s recipe is a delicious southwestern salad to serve 4. That sounds healthy and delicious!

04/30/2022

We DO ❤️ our volunteers! Thank you for sharing your hope with us each day!!

03/21/2022

FYI, there's some great stuff on page 9 of this report! Check it out to see what HSHM and Bread for Life have been up to throughout 2021!

There is so much good news to share about HSHM during the 2021 calendar year. Interested in getting caught up on the work we do and the people we serve? Check out our 2021 Annual Report, linked below:

https://hshministries.org/file/535/2021%20Annual%20Report.pdf

03/10/2022

We are so proud of you, Sam! Thank you for your commitment to the Bloomington/Normal community!

Congratulations to Bread for Life Co-Op Coordinator, Samantha Williams for being awarded the “Healthy Pantry Initiatives” Award! We are so proud of you and your team for all the incredible work you’re doing!

Just take it from our Client Services Director, Debbie Reese:

”Samantha has excelled in developing and improving our 'Food Farmacy' which is a selection of healthy foods for different dietary needs. Choices include but are not limited to, low salt, low cholesterol, gluten free, low fat, and high fiber. Fresh fruit and vegetables are also available in the Food Farmacy area. Of course any of our members may choose items from the Food Farmacy or from any other shelves in the Co-Op. However, members with special dietary needs are personally directed to the specialty area. If they are unable to find what they need, Samantha is intentional about looking for those products as she is procuring food each week. During an especially high volume of COVID-19 cases at Home Sweet Home Ministries, Samantha made sure that her members were still able to get food while not being exposed to anyone who might unknowingly be COVID positive. She scheduled shoppers so that they were the only ones besides staff in the building at the time. These shoppers felt safe, appreciated, and grateful for the accommodations made to keep them healthy as well as well fed. In a recent survey of our Bread for Life Co-Op members, we were told over and over again that what they loved most about their experience in the Co-Op were the relationships developed with the caring staff. They repeatedly said, "I know the staff cares about me." Samantha embodies a servant leader whose highest priority is people.”

10/08/2021

Just a little touch of Fall!

08/30/2021

Nothing quite like getting a donation that includes a 17 pound cabbage! WOW!

07/22/2021

Our new co-op sign is up and we are loving it! Way to go, The Great Display Company, LLC.! 😍