An Update on Supply Chain Issues

Wondering why you’re not finding some of your favorite products on our shelves?
COVID-19 continues to impact our food supply. Demand for many products is again exceeding supply, reducing our ability to keep our shelves fully stocked.
Early in the pandemic, panic buying caused many of the out-of-stock situations that grocers experienced. Although the food industry was able to rebound somewhat, the problem has resurfaced due to the sustained nature of the pandemic combined with the slow pace of vaccination globally and the recent Delta variant surge. Many raw materials remain scarce, and labor shortages persist for national manufacturers, distributors, and transportation companies alike.
Frozen foods, baking products, snacks, supplements, beverages, paper products, household cleaners, and pet foods have been particularly affected, but our co-op has experienced out-of-stocks in many categories.
While the food industry is taking many steps to mitigate the problem, recovery estimates continue to be pushed out and out-of-stocks on some products from national suppliers are likely through the end of the year.
We’ve adopted many strategies to keep our shelves stocked. When we can’t get old favorites, we look for different brands. Sometimes we must offer fewer flavors or sizes on some things. Please know that we continue to order, and whenever we’re unable to stock an item, we do our best to find substitutes. We encourage you to try something new, and when in doubt or if you need assistance, please ask!
Our food system is strong, and these challenges will be resolved in time. Thank you for your support and patience as we continue to navigate the effects of the pandemic. We’re all in this together!