FIG - Organic food co-op

04 July 2012

Temporary changes at FIG

Please note that some temporary changes to the FIG ordering and operating procedures have been put in place whilst some key volunteers are away and others have stepped into their places.

A couple of volunteers have been injured and are in hospital, others have found themselves suddenly without a car, yet more others are overseas working or touring and the main co-ordinating farmer is on a much-deserved holiday as well! All at the same time!

It has been a good test of the FIG systems and indicative of the high calibre of people who volunteer at FIG that most of the day-to-day operations are continuing without too much of a hitch. It has meant a fair amount of extra work for some but, nonetheless, things are travelling quite smoothly!

It may mean that perhaps the choices list doesn't get posted here of a Sunday evening until late - or not at all - however please understand we're working to keep things running along as smoothly and as normal as we can!

If sending an email to the FIG account, please note we shall get back to you as soon as humanly possible. If anything is urgent, please ring the FIG phone on 04166 47715.

Thank you for understandïng and patience at this time and a HUGE THANK YOU to all the volunteers who have "stepped up a few notches".

04 June 2012

Long weekend alternate co-op date

Due to the public holiday next week, FIG shall hold a combined co-op at Ourimbah on Tuesday 12th June instead.

That means:
NO CO-OP AT WYONG THAT WEEK

All boxes are to be collected at Ourimbah on 12.6.12

Hours at Ourimbah are 2.30 until 5.00pm.

See you at the co-op!

13 May 2012

Food Revolution Day

This year, famous chef and driving force behind healthy eating in schools programs, Jamie Oliver, is launching 'Food Revolution Day' on Saturday, 19th May, 2012.

FOOD REVOLUTION DAY

Food Revolution Day is a day of action to inspire, educate and empower people everywhere to stand up for real food.

One of our FIG members is taking a stand with Jamie in joining the movement for real, whole food and hosting a “plant food potluck” at his home next Saturday the 19th of May from 1:00pm.

This event is open for the public to attend and bookings are essential. You can book at http://www.foodrevolutionday.com. Type in your postcode and the event will show up. You need to register to be able to RSVP and obtain details of the event.

How does FIG work?

FIG is a community run, not-for profit group operating a weekly food box system on the Central Coast, NSW. Co-op members order and pay one week in advance (or more) and collect on Mondays from Ourimbah.

The produce is certified organic or Biodynamic, with a small percentage of some chemical free items as well. The next priority is to source produce as locally grown as possible and support the local farmers.

The co-op is run by volunteers comprising of a management committee and general members, who share in the setting up and packing away, ordering, weighing & bagging up of vegies, being a cashier assistant, and lots of little jobs in between.

An extras table is set up where garlic, honey, Biodynamic olives and oils are available, along with additional fresh produce.

We operate the co-op of a Monday all throughout the year (except for a couple of weeks over Christmas and New Year), at the Ourimbah Scout Hall, Ourimbah Creek Road, Ourimbah; it's just behind the Metro service station at the intersection of Ourimbah Creek Road and Pacific Highway.

The hours are 2.00pm until 5.00pm. When Monday is a public holiday, we operate on Tuesday of that week instead.

To contact FIG, the phone number is 04166 47715 and the email address is info@fig.org.au. More information is available at fig.org.au.

Come along for a visit and you may order a food box for the following week, or email us if you would like to have some further information.

We hope to see you soon at FIG... :)

FIG - Organic food co-op

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