PCC Community Markets Feeds Families for Under $10

PCC Community Markets of Seattle is continuing its efforts to provide greater access to affordable, healthful and organic food in the Puget Sound area with a newly launched Shared Values Meal program. Each month, shoppers will have access to a Shared Values Meal priced at $9.95 that feeds up to four and can be prepped and plated in under 30 minutes. This new program aligns with the co-op’s mission to ensure that good food nourishes the communities it serves, the company said.

“As a neighborhood grocer, we are actively working to address food insecurity in our region,” said PCC CEO and President Suzy Monford in a statement. “Introducing the Shared Values Meal program is another step in the co-op living its values; we are taking action to support our community with more affordable access to healthy, organic food.”

“PCC looks for ways to best provide for our community through the co-op’s grocery rescue program and with contributions to local food banks and small farms,” added Brenna Davis, PCC’s VP of social and environmental responsibility. “Through these long-standing programs, PCC provides immediate support to more than 40 organizations and family-owned farms across the Puget Sound. And the new Shared Values Meal program is a natural extension of our ongoing efforts to increase access to healthy, organic food.”

Each month’s Shared Values Meal will feature sustainably sourced staples and an easy-to-follow recipe, the company said. For the first meal, shoppers can prepare Red Curry Vegetables with Coconut Milk over Jasmine Rice. To get the deal, shoppers need to purchase the following items together: Field Day Organic Thai Jasmine White Rice, Field Day Organic Unsweetened Coconut Milk, Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste and Cascadian Farm Frozen Organic California-Style Blend Vegetables.

“UNFI is proud to partner with PCC on their new Shared Values Meal program supporting food access within the community,” said Bekah Swan, UNFI president of brands, in a release.

“We are excited to have our Field Day brand participate in the first month’s recipe. At Field Day our goal is to fill homes with a wide selection of value-priced non-GMO, organic products that are delicious and simple,” added Elena Montoya, UNFI sales director.

In addition to the Shared Values Meal program, PCC seeks to offer its members and shoppers affordable options on many of the products they use daily. The co-op offers weekly specials that are available without coupons and accepts EBT at all locations. Budget-conscious shoppers are also encouraged to explore the co-op’s wide selection of bulk items and the value-priced Field Day brand.

PCC’s 15 locations carry a wide variety of Field Day products that are priced low, certified organic and Non-GMO Project verified. From peanut butter to pasta and oatmeal to popcorn, Field Day products help shoppers to make their budgets work smarter, the company said.