Check out this great article from our friends at The Assembly as we continue to celebrate 50 years of co-operation in 2026!

Zero-waste shopping has been trendy for years now, and it's a trend that *should* go viral. At Deep Roots Market, it is very easy to reduce your packaging waste by shopping in the co-op's extensive bulk department. As a fun history tidbit, Deep Roots started as a bulk-buying club in the dorms of Guilford College. We have stayed true to our roots by having the *best* bulk section in the Triad.

Yes, that is an astonishing 360 items available in Bulk! 

How to shop bulk:

1. You can bring your own container (bag/jar/etc.) from home. Write the weight (tare) on the container. Write the PLU # on the container. Fill it up!
2. There are paper bags located in the bulk department. Write the PLU # on the bag. Fill it up! 

Why shopping bulk is good for the planet: 

1. Eliminating Packaging Waste: Bulk goods come to the co-op in 25-50# paper bags. Packaged goods get repacked into smaller portions (often being packed in plastic) & packed into boxes. When you shop bulk you can use your own container or use paper bags.
2. Reducing Transportation:
Bulk goods: Packed in 25-50# bags > Sent to warehouses > Sent to Grocery stores
Packaged goods: Bulk goods are sent to companies > Items get repackaged into smaller portions & boxes > Sent to warehouses > Sent to Grocery Stores
3. Reducing Food Waste: When you shop bulk you can purchase *just the right amount* if you need ½ a cup of an obscure ingredient for a recipe, you can buy just that amount and not have a package of food sitting in your pantry unused.

Next time you are in the store take a walk through bulk, and don’t forget your reusable bags & jars!

Greensboro City Council Recognizes Deep Roots Market for 50 Years of Service to the Community

At the March 2nd, 2026, Greensboro City Council Meeting, Deep Roots Market was honored to receive a special resolution commemorating the co-op's 50 years of service to Greensboro and its surrounding communities.

The resolution was presented by District 3 Councilmember April Parker and accepted with immense gratitude on behalf of the co-op by General Manager Matt Davis, Board President Drew Dix, Board Co-Vice President Spoma Jovanovic, and Board Members Cecelia Allen and Andrea Davidson.

Deep Roots Market Board of Directors Meetings

All Deep Roots Owners are welcome to attend monthly board meetings as observers. Meetings are typically held on the 4th Monday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with social meet & greet time from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.

Grab a seat at our meetings held in the Co-op's Community Room or attend via Google Meet. To attend virtually, email boardofdirectors@deeprootsmarket.com at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting for a meeting invitation link.

2026 Meeting Dates & Main Topics of Discussion

• Monday, January 26 - Asset Protection, Emergency GM Succession, Monitoring GM Performance
• Monday, February 23 - Financial Condition & Activities 4Q25, Unity of Control 
• Monday, March 23 - Staff Treatment & Compensation, Accountability of the GM
• Monday, April 27 - Owner Rights & Responsibilities, Communications to Owners, Global Governance Commitment
• Monday, May 18 -  Financial Condition & Activities 1Q26
• Monday, June 22 - Treatment of Customers, Board Responsibilities, Officers' Roles
• Monday, July 27 - Global Executive Constraint, Directors' Code of Conduct
• August - Annual Board Retreat (no regular meeting)
• Monday, September 28 - Financial Condition & Activities 2Q26, Delegation to the GM, Board Calendar Planning
• Monday, October 26 - Communication & Support to the Board, Board Committees
• Monday, November 23 - Financial Condition & Activities 3Q26
• Monday, December 21 - Business Planning & Financial Budgeting, Board Meetings