Common Ground Food Co-op

10/14/2026

The rumors are true! Our GM took a trip to Peru, Indiana yesterday and picked up over 200 pounds of paw paws! We are so thankful for our friends over at Nektar Flow Farms who asked if we would be interested in more of the delicious fruits. The answer is yes and it will always be yes!

From the farm to your table, that's the Co-op guarantee.

10/14/2026

Word on the street is paw paws are back at the Co-op👀

I guess you'll have to stop by the store and find out for yourself! Open from 7:30am - 9:00pm daily. See you soon🤗

10/13/2026

This refreshing autumn-style drink packs a punch with a perfect combo of sweetness from berries & maple syrup along with tanginedd from pomegranate & lime!

Using some of our favorite Co-op ingredients including raspberries from produce, Miller’s maple syrup, Field Day sparkling water, and R.W. Knudsen Family pomegranate juice 🍋‍🟩

Full recipe at commonground.coop/berry-pomegranate-sprtiz

10/12/2026

The results are in!

We are so happy to announce the 2027 Round Up For Good grant recipients! These 10 local organizations were voted on by our Owners & will receive funding each month in 2027 to support the amazing work they are doing within our community.

Thank you to all of our Owners who participated in our elections this year and many thanks to all of the amazing organizations that make Urbana-Champaign such a vibrant & inclusive space to live. We are so lucky! 🫶🏻

Daily Bread Soup Kitchen
Planned Parenthood
RACES
Prairie Rivers Network
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
ISCU
Sola Gratia Farm
UC Books To Prisoners
CCHS
Crisis Nursery Urbana

10/09/2026

Save the date!

Saturday, October 17th from 12-3pm Sirisha Bhandaru is back for another delicious cooking class! Join us for our Indian-Inspired Party Platters Cooking Class & learn how to step up your party platters this holiday season.

Register here: https://loom.ly/42FBcS8

10/06/2026

Get a jump start on your holidays by pre-ordering your local, pasture-raised turkey from Triple S Farms. Select your preferred turkey size, receive special holiday coupons, and be entered into a raffle to win a free turkey!

Turkey Preorders: https://www.commonground.coop/turkey-preorders

It’s officially fall. I am excited but also rather astounded by how quickly we’ve arrived in October. Holiday decorations are out, and it’s not a bad idea to start making plans to mitigate utter…

10/03/2026

Beautify your space this weekend with some Delight Flower Farm flowers! A beautiful bouquet is a great way to brighten up your home while simultaneously supporting a local, women-owned business. Two birds, one flower, or whatever the kids say these days🏵️

10/01/2026

Join us in welcoming a new local vendor to the Co-op, Del's Popcorn Shop!

We now carry Del's popcorn balls, fudge, and peanut brittle - just in time for Halloween!🎃 Originating in 1934, after the Great Depression, Del's not only brought tasty snacks to the Decatur community but hope after many hard years.

Read more of their story here: https://loom.ly/4rvHu-0