July 2025

The monthly newsletter of Basics Cooperative Natural Foods.

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This Month

• Annual Co-op Impact Infographic

• Board Election Results

• Co+op Recipe: Cake with Peach and Ginger Compote

• Simple Daily Habits to Boost Well-Being

• Featured Co-op Owner: Mike

• Local Brand Spotlight: Tortilleria Zepeda

• Sip, Sip, Hooray! Drink Suggestion

• Upcoming Events

• Subscribe

July Cafe Specials

New Co-op Owners

Welcome!

• Susan Borre

• Joanne Briggs

• Megen Coleman

• Jennifer Firnbach

• Jack Fischer

• Mary Holden

• Karen Nsiah-Ababio

• Stephanie Pitel

• Kelly Pohl

• Erica Savignac

• Diane Thomson

• Anne Wegner

• Sara Wisdom

• Janet Zimborski

July Round Up Non-Profit: Ice Age Trail Alliance, Rock County Chapter

Round Up your purchases to the nearest dollar to donate.

July Staff Anniversaries

Thank you for your work on behalf of the co-op!

New Items

Look for the signs around the co-op to find new arrivals, or visit our online store and click New on the main menu.

Cooperation in Action

2024 Goal Smashed: We made it WELL OVER the 1 MILLION DOLLAR mark for sales of locally made products in 2024!

The Basics mission as a cooperatively owned not-for-profit organization is to serve our Owners, community, and staff, as we provide high-quality natural products, in a socially responsible and financially sustainable way. WE’RE DOING IT, CO-OP FAM! Pat yourselves on the back! Here are a few more fun stats we shared at the Annual Co-op Owner Social last month…

Basics donated goods and services to the following local non-profits and fundraisers in 2024:

• Downtown Janesville, Inc.

• House of Mercy Homeless Center

• YWCA Rock County

• HealthNet Rock County

• Janesville Zonta

• Dave Young Cancer Benefit

• Craig Spotlighters Show Choir

• Friends of Noah Rescue

• Rock County Fury Hockey

• Rock Prairie Montessori School

• Rotary Botanical Gardens

• GIFTS Men’s Shelter

• Kendra Christopherson Mesothelioma Benefit

• Badger Chordhawks

• Sexual Assault Recovery Program

• ECHO

• Hedberg Public Library

• CASA Rock County

• Rock County Salvation Army

• Ice Age Trail Rock County

• Rock County Community Baby Shower

• Housing 4 Our Vets

• Walk to End Alzheimer’s

• Vest-A-Dog

• Rock River Coalition

• Rock County Humane Society

• Project 16:49

THANK YOU again to our shoppers, Co-op Owners, staff, board, and community partners for everything you do to keep our co-op growing and thriving!

Congrats & Welcome

Board of Directors

Board Election Results

Thank you to Kevin Manhart, Barry Vandergriff, and Andrea Schneider for running for election to the Basics Board. Congrats and welcome to Carol Kauscher, our newest elected board member, and to Andrew Timm, who was reelected to serve another 2 years. Thank you to Lindsey Jozefiak for your service these past 2 years. We’ll see you all in the aisles!

Co+op Recipe

Cake with Peach and Ginger Compote

Healthy Habits

Featured Owner

Local Spotlight

Sip, Sip, Hooray!

MAN Family Wines, Sauvignon Blanc (2024)

95% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon, Reg. $11.99

This wine is the perfect refreshment for summer relaxation. It is crisp, with a balance between tropical fruit and herbaceous flavors. The vineyards produce their products sustainably and are certified sustainable under the Integrated Production of Wine (IPW). They are also vegan-friendly!

Events

Corporate Wellness Partners

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Are you a local business owner or manager? Inquire about our Corporate Wellness Partner Program. Empower your staff to achieve their best health with extra discounts, giveaways, and more! Thank you to our current partners Janesville Veterinary Clinic and Janesville Athletic Club.

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