Support the work of model grassroots organizations
SuperMarketCoop.com offers handcrafted gifts from family farmers and rural communities. In an effort to return fair wages to family farmers and artisans, the SuperMarketCoop.com gives producers a chance to sell directly to consumers. >From balsam wreaths to Gardener's Gift Boxes, you'll find unique items produced by skilled hands.
A Project of Rural Coalition
1012 14th Street NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
Toll Free 1-866-RURAL-80
Fax 202-628-7165
SuperMarketCoop.com
Native Seeds/SEARCH works to conserve the traditional crops, seeds and farming methods that have sustained native people throughout the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. They promote the use of these crops by gathering, safeguarding and distributing their seeds while sharing benefits with traditional communities. They also spread knowledge on how to use the crops. Through research, training and community education, NS/S helps preserve biodiversity and celebrates cultural diversity. Celebrate the fruits of the earth by giving seeds as gifts this holiday season.
Native Seeds / SEARCH
526 N 4th Ave. Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone: 520-622-5561
http://www.nativeseeds.org/
Email: info@nativeseeds.org
The Enterprising Kitchen works within the context of a small business that produces high quality hand-made soaps. The program provides women facing significant barriers to employment with the opportunity to receive hands-on, intensive assistance that includes: paid employment, work and life skills training and a variety of other support services. The revenues generated by product sales help to sustain and develop the program. The income from the sale of their products covers the cost of materials and a portion of their fixed costs. TEK operates a micro-enterprise that produces high quality products in an environment that enables women to maximize their individual potential and self-esteem. The Enterprising Kitchen
4545 North Broadway
Chicago, Illinois 60640
Phone: 800-818-6158
http://www.theenterprisingkitchen.org
Email: info@theenterprisingkitchen.org
Native Harvest markets maple syrup, hominy corn, wild rice and raspberry preserves in addition to other items. This project helps those who live on the White Earth Indian Reservation to preserve and restore their traditional economy and way of life. They conduct language and cultural programming, and actively work on environmental issues to keep their trees standing, their lakes free of poisons and their ceremonies alive. For more information on Native Harvest's homegrown food products contact: Native Harvest / White Earth Land Recovery Project
32033 East Round Lake Road
Ponsford, MN 56575
Phone: 1-888-779-3577
http://www.nativeharvest.com
Email: info@welrp.org
The Women's Bean Project functions as a stepping stone toward personal and economic self-sufficiency for women who come from backgrounds of chronic unemployment, poverty or displacement, helping them to develop solid work skills and to strengthen self-confidence and responsibility. Give a unique Indonesian gift basket filled with the Bean Project's signature soups, chili, coffee and other delicious gourmet products. The special wooden bowls and trays have been handcrafted by village cooperatives in Indonesia striving for self-sufficiency and economic empowerment. The Women's Bean Project is a Colorado based grassroots nonprofit business dedicated to helping women break the cycle of chronic unemployment and poverty by teaching them marketable skills as they assemble the organization's signature soup mixes and work in their catering kitchen.
Women's Bean Project
3201 Curtis Street Denver, CO 80205
Phone: 1-888-292-3001
http://www.womensbeanproject.com
Email: sales@womensbeanproject.com
Greyston Bakery teaches and employs adults facing barriers to employment in Yonkers, New York. Greyston cakes - including the Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, Lemon Mousse Cake, and their most intense chocolate dessert Lotus in Mud - are available for purchase online along with an assortment of tarts and cookies and are shipped directly to you via next day air delivery, anywhere in the contiguous United States. Check out their web site to view some of their ravishing cakes, tarts and cookies, and spectacular special orders.
Greyston Bakery Inc.
114 Woodworth Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701
Phone: 914-375-1510
http://www.buycake.com
Email: info@greystonbakery.com
Deborah's Place is a private not-for-profit corporation serving women in Chicago who are homeless or formerly homeless. Dedicated volunteers provide food, shelter and supportive services and staff so that women can become empowered to take back and maintain control over their lives. Woman Craft, a program of Deborah's Place, create beautiful paper products. To receive a listing of products available contact:
Deborah's Place
2822 West Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 773-292-1226
http://www.deborahsplace.org/
Email: womancraft@yahoo.com
