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How to Decorporatize Your Groceries


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Ten corporate conglomerates control the food we buy, and six dominate the media we consume. As we watch the corporate coup seize the United States government before our eyes, it can feel like there’s nothing we can do. (Stay tuned for our next article, How to Activate Your Community Involvement and check out our most recent article, Ethics Are Alive and Well in America’s Small Business Community: 25 Businesses that are 25 Years or Older.)

BDS stands for Boycott, Divest, and Sanction—but guess what? You can fight back economically by shopping locally. If you believe in not crossing a picket line or are simply tired of making giant corporations richer, here are some alternative ways to shop for groceries. This list is long and includes everything from local grocers, markets, butcher shops, and carnicerias to meal prep and farm stands. There are alternatives!

Since this is a big list, we know we probably didn’t get everyone—especially local markets. If we missed you, fill out this form, and we’ll get you added.

This year, Yellow Scene Magazine will be highlighting ways to support local businesses with your spending. In times like these, it truly matters.

Niwot Market, 7980 Niwot Rd, Niwot

Independent Grocers

Longs Peak Grocery Market

1125 Francis St, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 772-2044, www.facebook.com/longspeakgrocery

Lucky’s Market 

3960 Broadway #104, Boulder, CO 80304, (303) 444-0215, www.luckysmarket.com

Niwot Market 

7980 Niwot Rd, Niwot, CO 80503, (303) 652-0919, www.niwotmarket.com

Natural Grocers (Colorado-Based Chain)

Multiple Locations, www.naturalgrocers.com

Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse (Family-owned)

785 E South Boulder Rd, Louisville, CO 80027, (720) 709-6350, www.shamrockfsw.com/locations/louisville-co

St Vrain Market & Deli

455 Main St, Lyons, CO 80540, (303) 823-5225, www.stvrainmarket.com

Trader Joe’s (A privately held company owned by the Albrecht family of Germany, who also own the Aldi Nord supermarket chain. ) Be mindful – they oppose unionization. Pay is $17-$21. So, it’s not our first choice.)

1906 28th St, Boulder, CO 80301, (303) 443-0160, https://locations.traderjoes.com/co/boulder/301

St Vrain Market & Deli, Lyons CO

Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse, S Boulder Rd, Louisville

Longs Peak Grocery Market, Longmont CO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucky’s Market, N. Broadway, Boulder CO

Longmont Packing Butcher Shop, 823 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont

Spade & Spoon, Meal and grocery delivery

Natural Grocers | Vitamin Cottage, Multiple Locations

Trader Joe’s, Boulder CO

Online Grocers

Hungry Root

www.hungryroot.com

Imperfect Foods (owned by Misfit Market, rapidly growing, but still not evil yet)

www.imperfectfoods.com

Martie

www.martie.com

Spade & Spoon (Boulder-based)

www.spadespoon.com

Thrive Market

www.thrivemarket.com

Big Mac & Little Lu’s Seafood, Westminster CO

Your Butcher Frank, Longmont CO

 

Local Butchers & Seafood Shops

Arapahoe Meat Company

12420 Arapahoe Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, (303) 673-9165, www.arapahoemeatco.com

Big Mac & Little Lu’s Seafood

2851 W 120th Ave #300, Westminster, CO 80234, (303) 404-2722, https://bigmaclittlelus.com

Blackbelly Market & Restaurant

1606 Conestoga St Suite 1, Boulder, CO 80301,  (303) 247-1000, www.blackbelly.com

Blue Reef Seafood Market

1515 Main St #9, Longmont, CO 80501,  (303) 827-3616, www.sites.google.com/site/bluereefseafoodmarket

Cordobes Foods

1845 Skyway Dr Suite 40, Longmont, CO 80504, (303) 834-8904, www.cordobesfoods.myshopify.com

Longmont Packing Butcher Shop

823 Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 774-6335

Wally’s Quality Meats

11187 Sheridan Boulevard #8, Westminster, CO 80020, (303) 439-8024, www.wallysqualitymeats.com

Your Butcher Frank

900 Coffman St # A, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 772-3281, www.yourbutcherfrank.com

Carniceria El Cerrito, 936 Main St, Longmont

Local Carniceria’s

Boulder

Carniceria La Zacatecana Mexican Grocery Store

4483 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304,  (303) 954-8747

El Valle Market

2887 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301, (303) 442-4585

Las 10 Americas Carniceria

2887 30th St, Boulder, CO 80301, (303) 442-4585

Lafayette

El Mercado Groceries Carniceria

503 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026,  (303) 665-4868

Las 5 Americas Tortillería y Carnicería

111 S Public Rd # B, Lafayette, CO 80026,  (720) 524-3428

Longmont

A B Market

480 17th Ave, Longmont, CO 80501, (720) 684-6883

Carniceria El Cerrito

936 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 834-9172

Carniceria Guanajuato

1664 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501

Carniceria La Barata

1730 Emery St, Longmont, CO 80501, (720) 204-6092

Carnicería Las Cazuelas

917 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501,  (303) 776-6619, www.facebook.com/pollerialascazuelas20

Carnicería Y Taqueria La Suprema #2

 917 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 776-6619

La Barata

480 17th Ave, Longmont, CO 80501

El Mercado Groceries Carniceria

503 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, (303) 665-4868

Las Americas Tortilleria

830 Lashley St D, Longmont, CO 80504, (303) 651-3454

North Metro: Broomfield, Northglenn

Carneceria Chihuahua

1495 US-287, Broomfield, CO 80020, (720) 550-7124

De La Laguna Market

1495 US-287, Broomfield, CO 80020,  (720) 550-7124

Carniceria Santa Rosalia

1456 W 104th Ave, Northglenn, CO 80234, (720) 216-0607, www.carniceriasantarosalia.com

Great Wall Supermarket, Broomfield CO

Local Asian Markets

Longmont

Asia Bazaar

700 Ken Pratt Blvd #210, Longmont, CO 80501, (720) 745-8941

Boulder

Asian Market

2829 28th St, Boulder, CO 80301, (303) 541-9377

India’s Grocery

2877 28th St, Boulder, CO 80304, (303) 441-0209

India Bazaar

1542 28th St, Boulder, CO 80303, (303) 927-6070

Lafayette

Krishna Groceries

400 W South Boulder Rd Suite 2800, Lafayette, CO 80026, (303) 665-8399

Shiwa Indian/Nepalese Grocery

489 US-287, Lafayette, CO 80026, (720) 606-3820

Broomfield

Great Wall Supermarket

6600 W 120th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, (303) 410-8168, www.gw-supermarket.com

My India’s

1000 Depot Hill Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020, (303) 466-0800

H-Mart, Westminster CO

 

North Metro: Westminster, Thornton, Northglenn

H-Mart

5036 W 92nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80031, (720) 287-5341, www.myhmart.com

Lao Market

7302 Federal Blvd, Westminster, CO 80030, (303) 428-3290

Afghan & Indian Market #2

10351 Grant St #6, Thornton, CO 80229, (303) 450-4164

Urban Indian Grocery

550 Malley Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233, (303) 451-6455

Bridge Refill Market, Erie CO

 

Bulk Stores

Bridge Refill Market

285 Cheesman St, Erie, CO 80516, (720) 967-8633, www.bridgerefill.com

Nude Food Markets

3233 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80301, (303) 944-8992, www.nudefoodsmarket.com

Simply Bulk Market

418 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 678-7069, www.simplybulkmarket-ae3c7.web.app

Local Markets

Lafayette

Atlas Valley Purveyors

2770 Arapahoe Rd #100, Lafayette, CO 80026, (720) 287-1728, www.avpurveyors.com

Boulder

Bova’s Market & Grill

1100 28th St, # 200, Boulder, CO 80303, (303) 449-0874, www.bovasmarket.com

Cuji Foods (South American Foods)

3350 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303, (720) 325-7361, www.cujifoods.com

Lolitas Market & Deli

800 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, (303) 443-8329, www.lolitasmarket.com

Mediterranean Market & Deli 

2690 28th St, Boulder, CO 80301,  (303) 448-9552, www.mediterraneanmarket.info

The Niche Market by Meals on Wheels

3701 Canfield St. Boulder, CO 80301, (720) 780-3387, www.mowboulder.org/boulder-corner-niche-market

University Hill Market & Deli

1134 13th St #7016, Boulder, CO 80302, (303) 449-2923, www.thehillboulder.com/go/university-hill-market-and-deli

Village Market

510 30th St, Boulder, CO 80303, (303) 735-7292, www.colorado.edu/living/dining/dining-hours#anchor2

Longmont

Cheese Importers

103 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 772-9599, www.cheeseimporters.com

The Mountain Fountain

11809 N 75th St, Longmont, CO 80503, (720) 487-2571, www.themountainfountain.com

Urban Field Pizza & Market

150 Main St Suite 202, Longmont, CO 80501, (720) 633-8838, www.urbanfieldpizza.com

North Metro

Beltran’s Meat Market

11920 Washington St, Northglenn, CO 80233, (303) 280-7293, www.beltransmeatmarket.com

Bouklder Farmers Market, Boulder CO

Farmers Markets (Seasonal)

Boulder County Farmers’ Market 

9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, CO 80501

13th St, Boulder, CO 80302

www.bcfm.org

Erie Farmers Market

Downtown Briggs St, Erie, CO 80516, www.realfarmersmarketco.com

Lafayette Farmers Market

Downtown Lafayette, www.lafayettefm.com

Louisville Farmers Market

824 Front St, Louisville, CO 80027, www.realfarmersmarketco.com

Red Wagon Farm, Longmont CO

Farms, CSA’s & Farmstands (Seasonal)

Louisville

7th Generation Farm

1536 Courtesy Rd, Louisville, CO 80027,  (720) 499-8199, www.7thgenerationfarm.com

Three Leaf Farm (By Appointment Only)

Louisville, CO 80027, www.threeleaffarm.com

Lafayette

Father Earth Organic Farm

8881 Elgin Dr, Lafayette, CO 80026, (303) 494-4500, www.fatherearthorganicfarm.com

Boulder

63rd St Farm

3796 63rd St, Boulder, CO 80301, www.facebook.com/63rdstfarm

Balto Farms (Lavender)

 7957 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, (512) 944-5216, www.7957farm.com

Benevolence Orchard & Gardens

6712, Jay Rd, Boulder, CO 80301, (720) 938-7708, www.benevolenceorchard.com

Cure Organic Farm

7416 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301, www.cureorganicfarm.com

Jacob Springs Farm

7602 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, (720) 201-5725, www.facebook.com/JacobSpringsFarm

Light Root Community Farm

7715 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO 80301,  (720) 475-1330, www.lightroot.farm

Long’s Gardens (Irises)

3240 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304, (303) 442-2353, www./longsgardens.com

Masa Seed Foundation

1367 N 75th St, Boulder, CO 80303, (303) 444-9642, www.masaseedfoundation.org

Milk & Honey Farm at Boulder JCC

6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, CO 80303, (303) 998-1900

Munson Farms

7455 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301, (720) 491-1421, www.munsonfarms.com

Off Beet Farm

4300 Spine Rd, Boulder 80301, www.offbeetfarmcolorado.com

Sunbeam Farm

1005 Cherryvale Rd, Boulder, CO 80303, www.sunbeamfarm.com

Longmont

Aspen Moon Farm

7940 Hygiene Rd, Longmont, CO 80503, www.aspenmoonfarm.com

Black Cat Farmstead

9889 N 51st St, Longmont, CO 80503, (303) 717-6836, www.blackcatboulder.com

Homestead Building, 1964 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302

Kilt Farm

8140 Oxford Rd, Longmont, CO 80503, (970) 846-6233, www.kiltfarm.com

Longmont Dairy Farm

920 Coffman St, Longmont, CO 80501, (303) 776-8466, www.longmontdairy.com

Ollin Farm

8627 N 95th St #7718, Longmont, CO 80504, www.ollinfarms.com

Red Wagon Farm

7694 N 63rd St, Longmont, CO 80503, www.redwagonfarmboulder.com

The Bee Hugger

12590 Ute Hwy, Longmont, CO 80504, (303) 330-8277, www.thebeehuggerfarm.com

Ya Ya Farm

6914 Ute Hwy, Longmont, CO 80503, (303) 549-7447, www.yayafarmandorchard.com

Yellow Barn Farm

9417 N Foothills Hwy, Longmont, CO 80503, (720) 805-9775, www.yellowbarn.farm

Regional

Miller Farm

13912 Co Rd 19, Platteville, CO 80651, (970) 785-6133, www.millerfarms.net

Palizzi Farms

15380 E Bromley Ln (at 6th Ave), Brighton, CO 80601, (303) 659-1970, www.palizzifarm.com

Spade & Spoon Meals

Local Take & Bake Meals

Boulder Valley Meals

www.bouldervalleymeals.com

Button Rock Bakery

400 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, (303) 926-1676, www.buttonrockbakery.com

Casa Crobu

www.casacrobu.com

Community Table Kitchen by Bridge House

720-287-0819, www.communitytablekitchentakeandbake.org

Cultivate Kitchen

640 Main St Unit D, Louisville, CO 80027, (303) 997-8220, www.cultivatekitchenco.com

Dos Amigos

www.dosamigas.com

Eat 100Foods

www.eat100foods.com

Five Egg Meals

(303) 376-3655, www.fiveeggsmeals.com

High Vibe Chef

1724 Broadway Street, Boulder, CO 80302, www.highvibeorganicmeals.com/boulder

Luna Culinary Collective

(720) 727-7540, www.facebook.com/lunaculinarycollective

Prefare

www.prefaremeals.com

Salted Chef

(800) 234-5924, www.saltedchef.com

Spade & Spoon

www.spadespoon.com

Sparrow Kitchen

www.sparrowkitchendenver.com

Sugarloaf Culinary

(303) 817-1369, www.sugarloafculinary.com

Tip Top Savory Pies

105 N Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, (720) 845-2155, www.tiptoppies.com

The Colorado Chef

www.thecoloradochef.com

The Spicy Radish (Broomfield,  Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Westminster, Thornton)

www.thespicyradish.com

Tuesday Foods (Plant-based)

www.tuesdayfoods.co

 

Bon Appétit!

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Shavonne Blades grew up on the West Coast but moved to Colorado in High School. She left for California after school and returned to Colorado in 1990. She got her start in media at the age of 21 in Santa Cruz, California as an advertising sales rep. Having no experience and nothing more than a couple of years as an art college attendee she felt the bug to work in media at a young age. She learned that by helping her customers with design and marketing, their campaigns would be far more successful and has made a 30+ year career in design, copywriting, and marketing for her clients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPy4MMdcfLg. She has always chosen to work in Independent Media and believes deeply in the need for true, authentic Community Journalism. She is proud that YS has never compromised journalism standards in its 20+ history and continues to print YS on paper monthly while also expanding web coverage. She has worked at 3 Alternative Weeklies and founded Yellow Scene Magazine in 2000. You can learn more about Shavonne's adventures in the YS 20th Anniversary issue: https://yellowscene.com/2020/10/08/the-yellow-scenes-red-tornado/

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