Network Disruption Causes Product Shortages

Dear Co-op Shoppers,

We want to let you know about a temporary disruption affecting our product availability. UNFI — our primary distributor — recently experienced a cybersecurity incident that has impacted their ability to make deliveries, including to our stores.

As a result, you may notice that some of our shelves are looking a bit light. We’re actively working to source products through alternate, local distributors. We expect UNFI to resume deliveries soon, though it may take a little while for supply levels to stabilize.

To help ensure that everyone in our community has access to essential items, we’re asking customers to limit their purchases to no more than two of any single item. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we navigate this challenge together.

The good news is that we’ve experienced product shortages before — and we’ll get through this one as well. Unlike the pandemic-related disruptions, this situation is expected to be short-term, and we anticipate a return to normal within a couple of weeks. In the meantime, our Produce department remains fully stocked with local and organic fruits and vegetables, and we continue to have a strong supply of prepared foods available.

Thank you for your patience, your kindness to our staff, and your continued support of the Co-op. We’re proud to be your community grocer, and we’ll keep doing everything we can to keep our shelves as stocked and welcoming as possible.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions at [email protected].

With appreciation,

Community Food Co-op