Everyone is Welcome to Shop at San Diego's
To our Owners and loyal shoppers,
To start off with, we owe a huge thank you to the members of our community. You’ve supported us through the pandemic, and even after a year of challenges and uncertainties, have continued to stick by us. As you may have noticed the store has entered a period of transition, a transformation if you will. Our staff continues to provide the best possible customer service despite extreme labor shortages, facing not only our industry but across all sectors of industry currently. We remain grateful for the health and wellbeing of our Co-op staff and this wonderful community.
Here are key areas that we will continue to work on.
Service – We realize you are accustomed to a high level of service, knowledge and quality from Co-op staff. As we have made changes to our operations to better serve you, we have experienced changes in staffing throughout the organization. While staff turnover creates the opportunity to bring fresh eyes, perspectives and talents to the Co-op it also has caused inconsistency in a variety of our services.
Check out- We have all 5 registers open at peak hours of the day. It has been a challenge to keep them fully staffed in this time of transition to summer then again back to the school year so we appreciate your patience when the lines are long.
Deli & Bakery- We are working diligently to hire and train new staff in the deli to make all your favorite bakery, entrees, juices and salads consistently. The position of Deli Manager has not yet been filled, please encourage talented chefs in your circles to apply and become part of the Co-op family.
Newsletter- The Co-op is working with a new PR Manager whose lovely signs and designs you have begun seeing around the Co-op and social media. She’s in her 2nd week with us and is quickly getting familiar with the variety of communications the Co-op issues every month. We will also begin planning the October newsletter in the coming weeks. Exciting times!
Financials – Sarela and Wynston have been working with the Co-op management team to hone operations and grow sales to restore the Co-op to a strong financial position. Sales have been growing even though it's summer and lots of owners are on vacation. Luckily lots of folks vacation here in San Diego too and we are happy to have them shop with OB People’s while they are in town.
We are working on Ocean Beach owner promotion programs and other services for OB People’s owners that we hope to announce in September during our Owner drive, dates TBD. As People’s Co-op looks ahead to our next 50 years, we gratefully ask you to consider the following: Continue supporting your local businesses! Not just your store, but all the places that make Ocean Beach so unique. Our hearts are warmed by our owners, who continually choose People’s as their primary grocer and enjoy the high-quality products we offer. We appreciate your support, shopping at People’s Co-op keeps your dollars local. Your purchases support local suppliers, as well as an hourly staff wage and a strong benefits package for over 81 staff members.
We are proud to have been serving Ocean Beach for 49 years!
To start off with, we owe a huge thank you to the members of our community. You’ve supported us through the pandemic, and even after a year of challenges and uncertainties, have continued to stick by us. As you may have noticed the store has entered a period of transition, a transformation if you will. Our staff continues to provide the best possible customer service despite extreme labor shortages, facing not only our industry but across all sectors of industry currently. We remain grateful for the health and wellbeing of our Co-op staff and this wonderful community.
Here are key areas that we will continue to work on.
Service – We realize you are accustomed to a high level of service, knowledge and quality from Co-op staff. As we have made changes to our operations to better serve you, we have experienced changes in staffing throughout the organization. While staff turnover creates the opportunity to bring fresh eyes, perspectives and talents to the Co-op it also has caused inconsistency in a variety of our services.
Check out- We have all 5 registers open at peak hours of the day. It has been a challenge to keep them fully staffed in this time of transition to summer then again back to the school year so we appreciate your patience when the lines are long.
Deli & Bakery- We are working diligently to hire and train new staff in the deli to make all your favorite bakery, entrees, juices and salads consistently. The position of Deli Manager has not yet been filled, please encourage talented chefs in your circles to apply and become part of the Co-op family.
Newsletter- The Co-op is working with a new PR Manager whose lovely signs and designs you have begun seeing around the Co-op and social media. She’s in her 2nd week with us and is quickly getting familiar with the variety of communications the Co-op issues every month. We will also begin planning the October newsletter in the coming weeks. Exciting times!
Financials – Sarela and Wynston have been working with the Co-op management team to hone operations and grow sales to restore the Co-op to a strong financial position. Sales have been growing even though it's summer and lots of owners are on vacation. Luckily lots of folks vacation here in San Diego too and we are happy to have them shop with OB People’s while they are in town.
We are working on Ocean Beach owner promotion programs and other services for OB People’s owners that we hope to announce in September during our Owner drive, dates TBD. As People’s Co-op looks ahead to our next 50 years, we gratefully ask you to consider the following: Continue supporting your local businesses! Not just your store, but all the places that make Ocean Beach so unique. Our hearts are warmed by our owners, who continually choose People’s as their primary grocer and enjoy the high-quality products we offer. We appreciate your support, shopping at People’s Co-op keeps your dollars local. Your purchases support local suppliers, as well as an hourly staff wage and a strong benefits package for over 81 staff members.
We are proud to have been serving Ocean Beach for 49 years!
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Regular Hours at People's
Next Board Meeting Monday, September 20, 6 p.m. Committees: Bylaws Committee Meeting: September 13, 5:00 p.m. Outreach & Education Committee Chair, Janice DuVall Meeting: September 13, 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee Chair, Peter Doft Meeting: September 13, 6:00 p.m. Nominating Committee Meeting: September 20, 5:30 p.m. 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. 
Shop Online & Pick Up at the Co-op!Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market is excited to introduce People’s Curbside, where you can now you can shop your Co-op online!
Click the buttons below to read People's FAQ, create your People's Curbside Account, and to begin Shopping. |
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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! |