{"id":389,"date":"2019-08-17T22:01:43","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T22:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/risingtideco-op.com:8888\/wordpress\/?page_id=389"},"modified":"2025-02-11T10:02:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T15:02:34","slug":"community-outreach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/risingtide.coop\/wordpress\/community-outreach\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Outreach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"metaslider-id-583\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-100-1 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-583 ml-slider ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Outreach\" data-height=\"325\" data-width=\"1600\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_583\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_583\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-584 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-08-18 19:48:31\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/risingtide.coop\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Banner29.png\" height=\"325\" width=\"1600\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-583 slide-584 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Make your own Tinctures!\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Community Outreach<\/h2>\n<p>Outreach is a vital part of telling the co-op story. Rising Tide supports this effort by bringing accessible mission-driven education to our community. In alignment with the fifth co-op principle; education, training, and information. We are proud to work with local educators to offer a variety of workshops, classes, monthly community talks and co-op store tours.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Donations and sponsorships are an important way in which we engage our community as well.\u00a0The co-op proudly sponsors many local organizations. Although we cannot contribute to every organization, we do try to help as many as we can. If your organization is looking to present a request, please submit your completed application at least 30 days in advance of your event date in order to be considered. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt whether Rising Tide is able to honor your request or not.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/risingtide.coop\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Donation-guidelines-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for the Donation Guidelines and Application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; border: 3px; border-style: solid; border-color: #5c186a; padding: 1em;\">Have a question about Community Outreach?<br \/>Contact: Outreach Coordinator<br \/>Phone: 207-563-5556<br \/>Email:\u00a0<a title=\"Email Outreach\" href=\"mailto:Outreach@risingtide.coop\">Outreach Team<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"auto-style9\">Savvy Shopper<\/span><\/h2>\n<div  class=\"lgc-column lgc-grid-parent lgc-grid-60 lgc-tablet-grid-60 lgc-mobile-grid-100 lgc-equal-heights \"><div  class=\"inside-grid-column\">\n<p><strong>Learn how to be a Savvy Shopper at Rising Tide!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, check out the Savvy Shopper Tips, which can be found here or on the back of the <a href=\"https:\/\/risingtide.coop\/wordpress\/fresh-deals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fresh Deals Flyer!<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Next up: Savvy Shopper Tours!\u00a0 Whether you are a tour group of one or a group of 20, we would be more than happy to show you how to be healthy, happy and how to save some money along the way!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should you expect from a savvy shopper tour?<\/strong><br \/>When you visit the co-op, you will get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An in-depth look at how to shop our bulk sections (and samples!)<\/li>\n<li>Tips and tricks on saving money while shopping the co-op.<\/li>\n<li>Great information about several local vendors<\/li>\n<li>A handy dandy folder packed with information for you to take home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How long does a tour take?<\/strong><br \/>Depending on the group size and how many questions you throw at us (and how much we nerd out about local foods), it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to prepare for your tour:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear closed-toed shoes for safety in all work areas.<\/li>\n<li>Feel free to ask us questions!<\/li>\n<li>Let us know if anyone in your group has any food allergies.<\/li>\n<li>Let us know if anyone in your group has mobility issues, is hearing or sight-impaired, or needs an interpreter or guide(s)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Have a group that would like a Savvy Shopper Tour? Or maybe you would like one for yourself?<\/strong> Simply contact us and we will be happy to make arrangements! <br \/>Email our<a href=\"mailto:outreach@risingtide.coop\"> Outreach Team Here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"lgc-column lgc-grid-parent lgc-grid-5 lgc-tablet-grid-5 lgc-mobile-grid-100 lgc-equal-heights \"><div  class=\"inside-grid-column\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class=\"lgc-column lgc-grid-parent lgc-grid-35 lgc-tablet-grid-35 lgc-mobile-grid-100 lgc-equal-heights \"><div  class=\"inside-grid-column\">\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-14598\" src=\"https:\/\/risingtide.coop\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FFR_signage3-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/risingtide.coop\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FFR_signage3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/risingtide.coop\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FFR_signage3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/risingtide.coop\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FFR_signage3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/risingtide.coop\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FFR_signage3-391x260.png 391w, https:\/\/risingtide.coop\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FFR_signage3-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/risingtide.coop\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/FFR_signage3.png 1650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>Farm Fresh Reward Program<\/h2>\n<p>Are you a shopper who wants to know more about how Farm Fresh Rewards works? Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/farmfreshrewards.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farmfreshrewards.org<\/a><br \/>With Farm Fresh Rewards, shoppers using SNAP\/EBT receive bonus fruits and vegetables from local farms, stretching limited benefits much further. <br \/>Maine Farmland Trust manages Farm Fresh Rewards, nutrition incentives that increase the value of federal nutrition assistance dollars spent at participating stores. The program complements Maine Harvest Bucks, managed by the Maine Federation of Farmers\u2019 Markets, which can be found at participating farmers\u2019 markets, CSA farms, and farm stands around the state.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lgc-clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Outreach Coordinator<br \/>Phone: 207-563-5556<br \/>Email:\u00a0<a title=\"Email Carol\" href=\"mailto:Outreach@risingtide.coop\">Outreach Team<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Community Outreach Outreach is a vital part of telling the co-op story. 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