New Content!

  With the changes in the season we at the DCM will always find was to stay new and fresh just like the quality produce and local products on our shelves. If you are looking for new, or fresh, features then look no further than the new section of our NEWS &  EVENT page on … Continued  

“We CAN Build It” with Habitat for Humanity

On Monday November 3, the Co-op was proud to participate in the dedication of “The House that Durham Craft Beer Built”. This Habitat home was built in partnership with local breweries who have raised funds, hammers, and hands to build a home for the Ramirez Pina Family. The DCM was proud to cap off over … Continued  

You’re Invited

Durham, we love being your neighbor! And to celebrate that, we are hosting a neighborhood party! We’re teaming up with our awesome neighbors, Grub Durham, Joe Van Gogh and Local Yogurt to offer a whole block full of fun! Come on out on Sunday, September 9th, from 12-4pm for tons of activities for kids, music, giveaways…and FREE FOOD!!! Just because … Continued  

Fillaree

Fillaree provides healthy, handmade products that reduce household plastic waste. And with 13 locations, they are striving to make refilling as convenient as it is rewarding. Fillaree is combining the health of natural and sustainably sourced ingredients with a landfill saving refill business paradigm. Fillaree has been able to divert over 3,500 single-use bottles from the … Continued  

Heal, Soothe, Protect

The Durham Co-op has been a proud retailer of Badger, a family owned and operated body care company. Badger’s  integrity goes beyond their effective, safe skin care products. As a certified B Corporation, Badger is committed to creating products that are healthy for people and the planet. Since 2015, Badger has reduced company waste by … Continued  

Grill Goodness with Firsthand Foods

Accountability. Quality. Dignity. Innovation. These are all words that guide Firsthand Foods’ values. If you peruse our meat department, you will see that Firsthand is our sole meat distributor. That is not a fluke! Firsthand Food is a female owned company that represents the same values that drive us here at the co-op; the desire to … Continued  

Cheese Done Right

We’re in the business of eating local! Last month some of our staff had the privilege of visiting Chapel Hill Creamery (CHC), a local dairy farm that’s been serving the Triangle with delicious, sustainably-produced food. We toured the creamery, walked the farm, met the animals (!!!), learned about CHC’s farming practices, and helped make some … Continued  

Bean to Bar

Several weeks ago, our marketing team had the chance to tour Escazu, a local, small-batch chocolate company. During our visit, the Co-op learned about Escazu’s unique process for crafting their chocolate. Escazu began by working with an organic farm in Costa Rica to bring a gourmet chocolate making practice to the States. Today, Escazu produces … Continued  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DCM!

WE’RE 3! Join us as we celebrate our birthday with a week of outstanding sales, tasty local demos, daily free wine and beer tastings and tons of fun! Come in every day to see what we’ve got going on…also did we mention, FREE SWEET POTATOES (no purchase necessary, while supplies last).

Durham Co-op Community Film Series – The Quality of Life Project

Wednesday, March 28 at 6:30 PM – 8 PM Our second screening in the series will feature the short film, “The Quality of Life Project.” This short created by Kara Keeling and Liz Sprague Holt, focuses on the West End Neighborhood and the Southwest Central Durham Community’s effort to secure affordable housing and stability in the area. This film … Continued