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Shopping at Harvest
Helpful Hints
Directions to our Stores
Mission Statement
Harvest Co-op Markets is a community-owned
market with two stores in the greater Boston area. Harvest specializes
in fresh and wholesome food choices. You will find fresh, local
produce in season, fresh fish right off the pier, luscious local
and imported cheeses, naturally raised meat, an award-winning spice
section, bulk products, unique wines and beer, and more. We sell
natural, gourmet and conventional products. Harvest supports sustainable
agriculture, certified organic, fair trade, and local and small
family farms in our buying practices. Shopping at Harvest is an
investment in the community.
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Hints for Shopping at Harvest: |
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Open to everyone.
Not a member? Not a problem at Harvest Co-op. We serve
the whole community. |
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Credit and Debit
Cards Accepted. We accept MasterCard, Visa and debit
cards for your purchases, as well as personal checks for the
amount of your purchase as long as it is from a Massachusetts
bank with valid Massachusetts picture ID with matching address.
We do not accept starter checks without a printed name and address.
Members can write checks for $50 over their purchase. |
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Are you a member?
Show your card at the register. Your Harvest Co-op card
identifies you as a member and gives you your member discount
and savings on Member Coupons. |
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Buy organic.
Many bulk, grocery, and produce items are organic—grown
and/or made without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
Many organically grown items are specially labeled either
on the product itself, or on produce signs.
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Buy bulk foods.
At Harvest, grains, nuts, cereals, oils, honey and even soap,
shampoo, and pet food can be purchased in bulk. Buying bulk
is usually less expensive and allows you to buy as little
or as much as you need. Here are some guidelines for buying
in bulk:
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Mark the product number on the container
or the sticker provided in-store. Product numbers are
clearly marked on signs on the front of bins or containers.
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Weigh the container you bring from
home so the weight can be deducted from the price of the
food. A glass jar may weigh as much as a pound! Ask any
cashier or deli counter staff to weigh your container
for you. |
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Place a special
order. You can special order cases of any product Harvest
normally stocks, as well as any product available through one
of our regular suppliers. Just complete a special order form
at the Customer Service Desk. |
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Receive a case discount.
You receive a 5% case discount on most grocery and Health and
Beauty Aids items, 10% on bulk purchases, and 10% on cases of
wine. Some sale items do not qualify for a case discount. Discounts
for cases of produce items vary. |
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Reuse your bags.
Harvest will refund five cents for every shopping bag you reuse,
as well as for using a cloth shopping bag, backpack or other
large bag of your own. |
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Get a rain check.
Harvest guarantees the price for advertised products. You can
receive a rain check for any sale product that is out-of-stock.
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Guaranteed satisfaction.
Harvest will refund the purchase price, or give another equivalent
product, if you are not completely satisfied with a product.
Please bring the item and your receipt within 30 days to Harvest.
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Food Stamps and
WIC’s: We accept Foods Stamps and WIC coupons in
our Cambridge store. Jamaica Plain accepts food stamps, but
unfortunately, WIC coupons are not accepted because we don’t
have the space for all products required by the program. |
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Seniors and individuals
with a disability can receive a special discount card
for a 5% discount every day. |
Finding
us: Directions to our Stores
To our store
at 581 Massachusetts Ave, Central Square, Cambridge:
By Mass Transit (the T):
We are at the Central Square station on the Red Line, also on bus
routes 1, CT1, 47, 70, 70A, 83, and 91
Driving directions: Public
parking lots on both sides of the store. Do not park in the private
lot without meters, it does not belong to Harvest and you will be
towed if you park there.
We are on Massachusetts Ave., two
blocks east of the intersection with Prospect St., River St. and
Western Ave., halfway between Harvard Square and MIT.
From the West: Take the Massachusetts
Turnpike (Rt. 90) east to Allston/Cambridge (left exit to Cambridge).
Stay to the right after the tollbooths. Go straight over the bridge
onto River St. Stay on River St. for 12 blocks, one block past the
major intersection at Massachusetts Ave. Take a right on Bishop
Allen Drive, and park in either of the public parking lots on your
right in the second block. You are there!
From the North and South:
Take Rt. 93 to Storrow Drive West. After approx. 2 miles, take the
left exit onto Mass Ave westbound. Go over the bridge, and after
approx.1 mile take a right at the lights at Prospect St. Take your
first right on Bishop Allen Drive, and park in either of the public
parking lots on your right in the second block. You are there!
To our
store at 57 South St., Jamaica Plain:
By Mass Transit (The T):
We are on the 38 and 39 bus lines, and a short walk from the Forest
Hills stop on the Orange Line.
Driving directions: On street
parking only.
From the West: from Rts. 128 and
95 take Rt. 9 east past Rt. 1, under the bridge, then your second
right on South Huntington Ave. Stay right at the split. South Huntington
turns into Center St. Go through Jamaica Plain Center, stay left
at the Monument (South Street). Harvest is on your right just before
the next set of lights, on the corner of Custer St.
From the South:
From Rt. 93 to 95 North, to exit 15a, through Dedham, right on Washington
St (at the Circuit City), go straight at Forest Hills T station
onto South St, Harvest is _ mile up on the left just past the set
of lights on the corner of Custer St.
From the North:
Take Rt. 93 south to the Mass Ave North (to the right), take your
9th left onto Huntington Ave. Go left just before the Texaco station
onto South Huntington. Stay right at the split. South Huntington
turns into Center St. Go through Jamaica Plain Center, stay left
at the Monument (South Street). Harvest is on your right just before
the next set of lights, on the corner of Custer St.
Harvest
Co-op Markets Mission Statement
Harvest Co-op Markets is committed to building
a vibrant community and healthier world by selling natural and organic
food and bringing the benefits of cooperatives to our members.
We offer a full line of products and services
sought by our members, with an emphasis on natural and organic foods.
We educate and advocate for our members as consumers.
We support local, organic, cooperative and fair
labor suppliers.
We strive to build a democratic and welcoming
community that celebrates the diversity of our members.
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