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People's News
New Temporary Hours at People's
  • Special Hours for Senior Shoppers        8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
  • All Shoppers are Welcome
            9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • People’s accepts cash as well as credit, debit, EBT, checks, Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
  • The Deli is Open on the 2nd floor for take-out. Hooray!

Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market COVID-19 Policy

  • O.B. People’s will adhere to all requirements of CDC, state and local mandates, and monitor their sites for updates and changes regularly.
  • All staff and customers MUST wear a facial covering over their nose and mouth at all times while shopping and working, and practice social distancing to the maximum extent possible at all times.
  • Individuals who cannot wear a facial covering due to a health condition will be accommodated through our curbside pick-up program, or by a working staff member for small orders and prepared food (when staff are available).
  • A limited number of customers, at management’s discretion, will be allowed in the building at a time. Customers who do not follow the facial covering policy or who fail to maintain social distancing while in the store will be immediately asked by management to adhere to the policy or they will be refused service and will be told to leave the building.
  • Staff have their temperature checked and fill out a COVID-19 symptom questionnaire at the beginning of their shift, and will be sent home if they are deemed a risk to other staff and shoppers.
  • O.B. People’s will regularly review their sanitation and operations policies with regard to evolving information and recommendations on preventing the transfer of COVID-19.
  • Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market reserves the right to interpret and apply its policies to protect staff and customers.
By entering the building, you agree to abide by the Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market COVID-19 Policy.

People’s Birthday
10% Off Owner Appreciation Days*
Monday, August 10 – Sunday, August 23

Enjoy a 10% off Owner Appreciation Discount coupon for all People’s Co-op owners to use during the Monday, August 10 – Sunday, August 23.
Here’s how it works:
  1. Pick the day you want to shop for your Owner Appreciation 10% discount between August 10 – August 23, 2020.
  2. Once at the register, give the cashier your owner number and Owner Appreciation Discount coupon.
  3. Receive your 10% discount on that transaction. * excludes no further discount items.
            Important to Know!
            Your owner number can only be used one time with your Owner Appreciation Discount coupon. If someone other than the primary shareholder (i.e. the person whose name is on the ownership card) uses the Owner Appreciation Discount coupon (for instance a roommate or spouse), that counts as the one time use. Forgot your coupon from the newsletter? Ask any cashier for a coupon! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask any cashier or call People’s at (619) 224-1387.

Online Pickup Service
Dear People’s Member-Owners,
We are pleased to offer our valued owners a new service: Online Ordering and Pickup.
At this time, this service is reserved only for member-owners who are over the age of 65, have compromised immune systems, or are managing a physical disability.
For complete details please click on Pickup Service from homepage menu.
Be well & stay well. Love, People's

Next Board Meeting
Monday, August 17, 6 p.m.

Committees:
Outreach & Education Committee 
Chair, Janice DuVall
Meeting: August 10, 5:30 p.m.

Finance Committee 
Chair, Steve Myrick
Follows Outreach & Education meeting

As always, People's member-owners are invited to attend Board of Directors meetings. We are currently meeting through Zoom. To attend, please call (619) 224-1387 at least 48 hours in advance and leave your email address or cell phone number for the Membership Dept.
Or, email membership@obpeoplesfood.coop
You will be asked to provide your owner number and to specify which meeting you would like to attend. 
This will enable us to invite you to the Zoom meeting. You may be required to download the Zoom app.

April 8, 2020
Limited Packaged Bulk Food Available!
Dear People’s Shoppers,
Due to mandates by the San Diego County of Dept. of Environmental Health, grocers may no longer offer self-service for bulk items. As such, we have closed our bulk depts.
We now have an assortment of essential bulk food items available, prepackaged. These items include flours, grains and oats, as well as nuts and seeds. As the days progress, these items will increase to include some granola, popcorn, and more.
Be well & stay well. Love, People’s

March 15, 2020
Dear Valued Owners and Shoppers,
I want to give you an update on the steps Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market is taking to protect customers and staff in light of the presence of coronavirus (COVID-19) in San Diego County. Your health and safety are, and always will be, our highest priority. We have instituted a vigorous cleaning and sanitation program for all high traffic areas and hard surfaces in the store, including but not limited to: door handles, bathrooms, checkout stands, handrails, and sitting and eating areas. All passive demos have been suspended, as have the salad bar, self-serve soups, and self-serve baked goods in our deli. We will still have soup available to be served by deli staff, and baked goods will now be wrapped and priced per package.
 
We have suspended all public gatherings such as Community Room events, music in our deli, and store tours. Staff have been instructed to stay home if they feel unwell, and will be asked to go home if they exhibit any symptoms of having the virus. We ask that our owners and shoppers refrain from entering the store if they have any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, including sore throat, fever or respiratory discomfort.
 
The current situation is fluid, and changing day-to-day. We ask that you check the Co-op’s website often, as that is the most efficient way to communicate our response to the rapidly changing conditions. Our efforts are focused on staying open despite the challenges of meeting the current sales demand and protecting the health of staff and the public. We are a strong community, and we will get through this together. Patience, mutual respect and diligence will be paramount in weathering what I hope will be a temporary disruption to our normal service.
          Yours in good health,
Jim Kase, General Manager

​Everyone Can Shop and Anyone Can Join!

At Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market, San Diego's only customer-owned grocery store, we specialize in foods and products that are certified organic, wholesome, minimally processed, vegetarian, Fair Trade, and environmentally safe.

Originally a worker's collective, People's has grown to include 6,000 feet of retail space and more than 12,000 member-owners. The Co-op offers an extensive selection of organic produce, grocery, dairy, bulk foods and herbs, as well as supplements, herbal tinctures, homeopathics, cruelty-free body care, and aromatherapy products.

Enjoy a full service Award Winning Deli featuring a delicious selection of home-style vegetarian and vegan entrees, salads, sandwiches, freshly
prepared baked goods, desserts, and more!