Board of Directors Voting Deadline
Cast your Vote before April 27th!
The Election runs from March 1st until April 27th at 3:00pm, culminating at People’s Annual Meeting. Stop by the co-op and cast your vote in person in the ballot box at the front of the store, or vote online!
Learn more about the candidates and election here.
Clinical Somatic Exercise
Join the Salvage Yard in our community room for this free informative workshop on improving the function of the musculoskeletal system and reducing chronic pain. Discover a family of easy movements you can do independently to clean slate your baseline muscle tension that has been dragging down your quality of life.
Please bring your own yoga mat, as two "exercises" reviewed during this workshop are down on the floor. Dress comfortably.
Parking - OB People's Co-op Food Market has a small parking lot for their customers. Please use street parking when attending this event even if you decide to buy something before or after the workshop. Persons with disabilities who have a parking placard or plate issued by the DMV, are excepted if the placard or plate is visibly on display.
There is limited space for this event so only ticketed participants can be admitted. Free tickets are available on Eventbrite.com: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-salvage-yard-76618600993
Learn more about the Salvage Yard at their website here.
Annual Meeting
Join us at the OB Women’s Club located 2 blocks from the Co-op!
connect with other co-op owners & members of the community
board presentation & candidate speeches
keynote speech from Jerome Stehly of Stehly Farms Organics (Valley Center)
update on co-op health & future from the General Manager, Sarela Bonilla
refreshments & food provided
more details coming soon!
Pickleball Fundraiser
OB People’s is excited to support the pickleball fundraiser for the Sherman Heights Community Center’s clean energy resilience project!
The event will be Saturday, April 27 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Barnes Tennis Center. The Sherman Heights Community Center is celebrating their 30th year serving the community. They have a mission to foster community through education, cultural enrichment, health promotion and personal development.
Register by April 20th.
Gather and Grow
Join OB People’s Food Co-op at Gather and Grow! Explore different gardening techniques, swap seeds with other attendees, and get inspired at this free event!
Dining Out for Life
OB People’s Vegan Deli is excited to participate in the 18th annual Dining Out for Life San Diego on Thursday, April 25, 2024! Stop by for Dining out for Life and we will proudly donate to HIV services & prevention programs across San Diego County!
For more information visit: https://thecentersd.org/dofl/
Vendors Interest Form Deadline
People’s Food Co-op is looking for vendors for our Spring & Mother’s Day Craft Fair. Interested vendors should fill out the Interest Form on our website no later than Monday, April 22nd & we will get back to you to confirm your spot!
People’s Spring and Mother’s Day Craft Fair will be on Saturday, May 4th from 11am-4pm.
Please note vendor spaces fill up quickly, fill out the form as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.
Picnic for the Planet
University of San Diego Students!
Kick off Earth Week with the Office of Sustainability at Picnic for the Planet! You bring lunch and a blanket or chair, they'll provide the desserts. Come enjoy the San Diego sun and play field day games, make a pledge to the environment, and enjoy a variety of crafts.
Ocean Beach People's Food Co-op will be attending to provide information about our student discounts and give away fresh, local produce.
The event will be held at the Paseo de Colachis (also known as the Colachis Lawn) on USD's main campus.
Multi-Cultural Earth Day
Join OB People’s Food Co-op at Multi-Cultural Earth Day! We’ll be tabling this event and sharing the Co-op’s story with so many new people!
This year, WorldBeat Center’s Multi-Cultural Earth Day will be focused and dedicated to Climate Resilience and Food Sovereignty. Our food and our health are threatened by the conventional way of living, but we the people are the solution to today’s problems. We are excited about our speakers who will share about the importance of healing our soil, access to healthy foods, and how we can create wildlife-friendly habitats. Come enjoy this annual family-friendly with music, dancing, and support local vendors.
This is a Free event for all families and all cultures, come join together for one people and one planet. Mark your calendars and save the date!
EarthFest
Join OB People’s at San Diego EarthFest! We are sponsoring this exciting event and can’t wait to show up and talk about our vegetarian, community owned grocery store!
San Diego EarthFest is a FREE Earth Day celebration presented by Vegan Food Popup. Featuring over 100 eco-friendly food, product and service vendors as well as environmental, conservation and animal rescue groups. Enjoy a full day of entertainment with speakers, music and activities for kids.
Bulk Sale
Get 10% off our entire Bulk Foods Department from April 19th - 22nd!
Our Bulk Foods Department includes bulk beans, nuts, grains, flour, pasta, cereal, dried fruit, granola, snacks, candy, nut butters & local honey, Fair Trade Bulk Coffee, Bulk Herbs, Teas & Spices Section, & Wellness Refillery with bulk body care, detergents & soaps + Zero Waste Refill Dr. Bronner’s Soap Station.
Clinical Somatic Exercise
Join the Salvage Yard in our community room for this free informative workshop on improving the function of the musculoskeletal system and reducing chronic pain. Discover a family of easy movements you can do independently to clean slate your baseline muscle tension that has been dragging down your quality of life.
Please bring your own yoga mat, as two "exercises" reviewed during this workshop are down on the floor. Dress comfortably.
Parking - OB People's Co-op Food Market has a small parking lot for their customers. Please use street parking when attending this event even if you decide to buy something before or after the workshop. Persons with disabilities who have a parking placard or plate issued by the DMV, are excepted if the placard or plate is visibly on display.
There is limited space for this event so only ticketed participants can be admitted. Free tickets are available on Eventbrite.com: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-salvage-yard-76618600993
Learn more about the Salvage Yard at their website here.
Win a Bicycle from the Co-op
Enter your name at the Co-op starting April 15 for a chance to win a beach cruiser! 2 Winners will be randomly drawn on Earth Day - Monday, April 22.
Riding a bike not only improves your physical & mental health, but also the health of the planet by reducing harmful emissions, chemicals and pollutants. Changing the world one bicycle at a time!
Meet & Greet with the Candidates!
Chit chat with the Board of Directors candidates and enjoy some coffee, tea and a snack in front of the Co-op. Learn what they’re all about and why they want to serve on the Co-op’s Board of Directors!
Learn more about the election and candidates on our website here!
San Diego Vegan Festival
Ocean Beach People’s Food Co-op is attending the San Diego Vegan Festival! We will be meeting lots of new people and sharing the Co-op’s story.
This FREE vegan party is a celebration of the vegan lifestyle through food, drinks, goods, information and more! With free admission, this event is open and inviting for vegans and vegan-curious folks alike.
Follow SD Vegan Fest on Instagram at @SDveganFest and Facebook at San Diego Vegan Festival to stay up on breaking news, vendor and speaking announcements, and joyful reminders.
Honey Girl Demo
Honey Girl Organics is visiting the Co-op! Come on by to learn more about these organic skin care products handcrafted in Hawai’i.
Dr. Bronner's Chocolate Demo
Dr. Bronner’s is visiting People’s! Come on by to try some chocolate and learn more about Dr. Bronner’s.
Dr. Bronner's Magic All-One Chocolate pairs world-class Swiss chocolatiers with fairly-treated cocoa farmers practicing regenerative organic agriculture to create a delicious dark chocolate that enriches our world. Find out more about Dr. Bronner’s at their website here.
Aloe Life Demo
Aloe Life is visiting the co-op!
Learn more about Aloe Life at their website here.
Our Mission is to teach others how to live a healthier life with quality aloe vera health products and knowledge. By providing safe choices through knowledge for individuals and tools by which to meet their health goals, Aloe Life is becoming a leader in responsible nutrition.
Clinical Somatic Exercise
Join the Salvage Yard in our community room for this free informative workshop on improving the function of the musculoskeletal system and reducing chronic pain. Discover a family of easy movements you can do independently to clean slate your baseline muscle tension that has been dragging down your quality of life.
Please bring your own yoga mat, as two "exercises" reviewed during this workshop are down on the floor. Dress comfortably.
Parking - OB People's Co-op Food Market has a small parking lot for their customers. Please use street parking when attending this event even if you decide to buy something before or after the workshop. Persons with disabilities who have a parking placard or plate issued by the DMV, are excepted if the placard or plate is visibly on display.
There is limited space for this event so only ticketed participants can be admitted. Free tickets are available on Eventbrite.com: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-salvage-yard-76618600993
Learn more about the Salvage Yard at their website here.
International Women’s Day at The Co-op
Local Women-Owned Brands - Kula Ice Cream, Howling Moon Kombucha, Plantiful Kitchen Vegan Desserts & MarcieSweets Chocolate will be vending in the Co-op’s parking lot!
Live Music - Come dance & chill out to the eclectic jazz, soul, reggae & hip hop stylings of Davina Jasso.
Local Women’s Organizations - Learn more about United Women of East Africa and purchase their Vegetarian Sambusas & Stews!
Massage & Wellness - Wellness With Betty will be offering Massage Therapy.
Clinical Somatic Exercise
Join the Salvage Yard in our community room for this free informative workshop on improving the function of the musculoskeletal system and reducing chronic pain.
Discover a family of easy movements you can do independently to clean slate your baseline muscle tension that has been dragging down your quality of life.
Learn more about the Salvage Yard at their website here.
Women+ In Green Zero-Waste Coffee Date
Join us for a chat with Fredrika Syren, Author of Zero Waste For Families. Fredrika led the way for her family to commit to shift their habits gradually and to live mindfully in the environment. We’ll discuss tips & tricks that add up to a BIG positive impact on the planet!
Stay a while and walk around the Co-op with Steffi to view zero-waste shopping options! Bring your own mug to be entered into the raffle!
Find tickets and details here: https://www.sd-gbc.org/wig_20240229
Truvani Demo
Truvani is visiting the co-op! Come try some plant based protein and learn more about Truvani!
Owner Appreciation Days
Owners choose a single transaction to save 10% off the entire store between Feb 14 - 18! *excludes No further discount items
Rosé and Moscato Sale
Come by People’s February 12-14 for 15% off Valentine’s Day Beverages. Bubbly Rosé Cans, Best-Selling Bottled Rosé & Moscato!
Game Day Specials
We’re doing a whole bunch of Superbowl specials. Read our Owner newsletter for all the details, and shop on Feb 10 & 11 to get the deals!
Valentine’s Day Sales & Specials!
Don’t miss all the sales and specials for Valentine’s Day at the Co-op! See our Owner Newsletter for all the details.
Wellness Wednesday!
Owners get 5% off all Wellness Dept, Bulk Herbs & Refillery on the first wednesday of every month! Excludes NFD items.
Buy one get one free BABE KOMBUCHA!
Saturday Feb 3 from 11am-2pm TODAY ONLY! Buy any Babe can at the co-op, show your receipt to the representative in front of the store to get a second can FREE!
Wellness Weekend
One of our biggest Wellness Sales of the year is here! Owners save 10% off the entire department in a single transaction from January 19-21. Save big on Bulk Herbs, Refillery, Bodycare, Vitamins and more!
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
Owners save an additional 5% off all Wellness on the first Wednesday of EVERY single month!
Holiday Hours - Late Open New Year’s DAY
The Co-op will be opening at 10am on New Year’s Day
Vitamix Giveaway!!!
We teamed up with our friends at Health Force SuperFoods to offer this incredible giveaway! Details:
January 1st-21st, enter your name for a chance to WIN this Certified Reconditioned Vitamix Venturist V1200 (a $300 value) !
Round up at the Register: Rachel's Womens Center
Round Up at the Register: While we’ve long donated to local organizations, this year we’re taking it a step further. We’ve chosen a different community organization to donate to each month, customers can show their support by rounding up at the register!