LAKEPORT, Calif. – In efforts to help Lake County residents succeed in achieving healthier lifestyle choices for the new year, Lake Co-op announced the extension of three incentives that kicked off the new year, including a subscription discount, a $10 credit for customers returning after a lapse of purchasing and a refer-a-friend credit of $5.
The subscription promotion was well received in January.
Customers who commit to a minimum six-week subscription to their favorite items available from the Co-op will receive a 10-percent discount.
Customers who commit to a minimum 20-week subscription will receive a 15-percent discount over that period.
The Co-op offers more than 30 different fresh organic fruits and vegetables to choose from weekly.
“The subscription could include anything from individual products list, like veggies, breads, cheese, etc., to our signature Organic Fruit N' Veggie box,” said Robyn Bera, Lake Co-op operations manager.
If customers are not sure which items to subscribe to, they can commit to a minimum dollar purchase amount of $20 or more for the six or 20 weeks and receive the same discount.
For example, if customers want to commit to purchasing $35 per week for six weeks, by paying in advance they would pay $210 and receive $231 worth of products.
“Not only do you get the discount, but you know you have this money earmarked for healthier food choices,” Bera said. “It's a real win-win for new and returning customers alike.”
Customers can commit to any dollar amount of at least $20 per week.
The second promotion available through February seeks to discover and bridge any challenges customers may have had with shopping through the Co-op's online ordering system.
Customers who have not purchased in the last six months are encouraged to let the Co-op know why they stopped and will receive a $10 credit on their account for doing so.
“Just email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at 707-513-5226 and tell us why you discontinued your shopping and we'll put $10 on your account to spend as you like. It's that simple,” said Bera.
“We recognize that shopping through our online ordering system, while quite convenient, is a change in habit for most food shoppers in Lake County,” said JoAnn Saccato, manager of the Co-op. “We are committed to finding ways to increase local consumption of locally produced organic products.”
The final incentive will be available throughout all of 2014 as the Co-op continues its effort to grow its co-op community.
Current customers who refer a friend who registers on the Co-op Web site, www.lake.coop , and make a purchase of at least $30 will receive a $5 credit on their account for a future purchase.
“The success of our local producers and the support of our local economy are strengthened the more customers we have,” noted farmer and Co-op Board President Jim Leonardis of Leonardis Organics.
There are no limit to the number of referrals a customer can make to receive the $5 credit.
The public can shop through Lake Co-op's online ordering system Sunday through Tuesday and pick up their orders on Thursday at their home or office (for a $5 fee) or one of 12 convenient locations throughout Lake County.
They can also purchase overage (items not presold through the Web site) on Thursdays at 307 N. Main St., Lakeport from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Lake Co-op offers discounts to those that become owners of the Co-op through their share purchasing program and further discounts for those owners that become Owner-Workers for the co-op.
The Co-op offers home or office delivery (in most cases), telephone ordering (for those with limited or no internet access), case discounts, and wholesale purchasing.
For more information on the Co-op, visit www.lake.coop or call 707-513-5226.
