Searching for Local Organic Delivery Companies

[bonnies135]

I am three weeks into the NC course and find myself paralyzed at the grocery store.  I live and work full time in the East Bay and shop at Trader Joe's and Safeway markets for convenience, but now I run in, look around and break out in a sweat thinking, "OMG what's been done to this meat!"  In a perfect world I would have time to get to know my local farmer's market people but that's not going to happen for a while. So my 'plan B' is to research home delivery companies for local organic produce.  Years ago I used 'planetorganics' and found the service dependable and food quality excellent. Any other local organic delivery company recommendations?

[Marlina E]

You could try Whole Foods, looks like there is one in your neighborhood (I looked you up in the database )  Also, looks like there is a store called Harvest House?

I would recommend against shopping at Safeway period.  TJs veggies are weirdly wrapped in plastic).

A CSA is the best bet for fresh produce, as you say below, so you connect right with the farmer.  I would think a google search could help. 

Good luck!

[jodi f.]

There's Diamond Organics for a delivery service. They're fairly local -- Monterey Bay area -- and they offer fabulous organic produce and lots, lots more. I get my mom gifts from them and she's always blown away. Of course, they're expensive, but what an awesome way to pamper yourself.

Oh shoot, I just went to look up the website for you, and a note came up saying that they're temporarily not accepting orders. The website is (surprise!) www.diamondorganics.com. You can contact them to see what's going on.

[RamyaR]

Hi there,

www.spud.com delivers many organic products and even produce to your doorstep. They are SF based. I have been using them regularly for miscellaneous items like seeds, nut butters and even dairy. Delivery fee is waived if your order totals a certain amount.

I love it that they tell you how many miles a particular product has traveled before it has reached you and their customer service is great.

Regards,
Ramya Ramakrishnan M.A., N.C.
Holistic Nutrition Consultant
 
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