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ATTENTION
It has come to our attention that scammers are using the fake email address “info@bluehill.coop”. If you receive an email from info@bluehill.coop do NOT open it, and do NOT click on any links. Report it as soon as you can. It does not belong to us, and we are working on rectifying the issue.
If you need help figuring out how to block it, please send an email to techsupport@bluehill.coop and our tech support team will help walk you through it with detailed instructions.
Online Shopping & Curbside Available
Use our fully integrated online shopping platform, WebCart, to shop online. You can pick up your order in the store, curbside, or take advantage of delivery if you live within Blue Hill.
We are a welcoming, vibrant community of owners guided by our belief in the importance of healthful, honest food options. Through cooperative principles we support our economy by sourcing locally, and by providing education on food, environmental and social issues.
Our Mission
Our Co-op
Blue Hill Co-op is a cooperatively-owned grocery store that specializes in selling local & organic foods. The Co-op employs 60+ full & part-time staff members and has over 2,600 owners. Everyone is welcome to shop at the Co-op, and, over the years, we have become a community food hub for the entire Blue Hill Peninsula, where people gather daily. Our customers include locals, seasonal residents, and visitors.
Become an Owner
Becoming a Blue Hill Co-op owner comes with lots of great benefits, and joining is easy! Come for the perks, stay for the purpose. Ownership means you’re investing in a community-owned business that supports the local food system and economy.
Share Your Skills
Do you have special knowledge you’d like to share with the community? Are you a local musician, poet, or author? We’d love to discuss the possibility of hosting a workshop, performance, or reading.
Join Our Team
Start a rewarding career in the fast-paced, ethical grocery industry by applying for a job at our co-op. We are committed to maintaining a respectful and caring work environment in which staff can develop professionally.
We believe wholesome food is necessary for our individual well-being and also the well-being of our community. We believe that supporting local farmers and industries also strengthens our communities. We believe what we purchase and carry in our co-op should reflect the values of our membership.
Art in the Café
“The members of Reversing Falls Sanctuary Art Club are pleased to present our annual member show, showcasing the diverse talent and creativity of our artists. This exhibition celebrates the unique perspective and vision of our members, providing a platform for them to share their work with the community. Through this show, we seek to inspire and encourage viewers to foster a deeper appreciation of the power of art to connect us and enrich our lives.”
In July we raise $3,779.90 for Power of Produce
This month we are raising money for Your Place Recovery Center
Healthy Candy – Chocolate Date Bark
Are you looking for a treat that’s free of tricks? Try this easy-to-make candy with chewy and caramelly dates, tasty nut butter, and delectable chocolate. It’s quick to make and way healthier than a candy bar!
Hachis Parmentier (French Cottage Pie)
The perfect comfort food for a chilly autumn or winter evening, Hachis Parmentier is sure to delight every diner. This savory pie is similar to a cottage or shepherd’s pie, but the beef and veggies are cooked in red wine, rather than a Worcestershire flavored gravy. The mashed potatoes on top are thick and rich! This recipe can also be easily made vegetarian by using Beyond Meat’s Plant-Based Ground Beef and vegan by using plant-based dairy alternatives (also make sure the wine is a vegan one).
Simple French Country Bread
French bread is famous worldwide for its crispy crust and light interior. It’s also very simple to make, with minimal ingredients and hardly any kneading! All you need is flour, yeast, salt, water, and a Dutch oven. If you don’t have a Dutch oven, it can also be made on a baking sheet; it just won’t have quite as crisp a crust.
Browse Recipe By Dish Type: Appetizers Breakfast Desserts Main Dishes Salads Side Dishes Bread Beverages
Our Solar Array
Right from the start, we knew that we wanted our new Co-op to utilize the sun’s energy. That’s why our roof is so massive. Our roof is home to 414 panels, which can produce 350 kWh on a sunny winter day (offsetting around 40% of our energy costs). In the summer it produces even more.
In 2023 our solar array generated 140MWh
Since installation, the solar array has produced 568.17 MWh, offsetting 879,789 lbs of CO2 emissions. Equivalent to planting 6,647.61 trees.
Land Acknowledgment
Blue Hill Co-op acknowledges that it stands on the traditional lands of the Penobscot people and we honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations, including the Penobscot and other indigenous nations.
We acknowledge that this land and the area around it is the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Wabanaki Confederacy, including the Penobscot, Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy, and Abenaki people.
We respect the sovereign relationship between the tribes, states, and the federal government, and we affirm our support for Native Nations and indigenous people.
Through colonization, encroachment, genocide, disease, and violence, this land was taken from indigenous people, causing untold and incalculable harm. Yet, despite centuries of colonial theft and violence, this is still and will always be Indigenous land. Indigenous people are still here, demonstrating innumerable talents and gifts in the midst of continued oppression and colonialism. Indigenous people must be remembered, celebrated, and uplifted.