High Noon Cafe

We are a member owned and operated consumer cooperative dedicated to providing natural and organic products and services that promote health awareness, a clean environment, and a strong community; at the lowest possible cost. Rainbow Natural Grocery Cooperative, is a cooperative grocery, cafe, and deli, established in 1980 and democratically controlled. Rainbow is dedicated to providing high quality, wholesome foods at reasonable prices. Anyone can shop with us, member or non-member.   Membership is open to all. We started out in 1980, and operated for many years as the Rainbow Whole Foods Cooperative Grocery. We changed to a consumer cooperative to better serve our members and the public, and our name change reflects this commitment to the principles on which we were founded. Rainbow Natural Grocery Cooperative is governed by a Board of Directors elected by, and accountable to, its members.  Day-to-day operations are the responsibility of the management and staff. All profits are returned to the store as capital/inventory improvements.  An email newsletter is published daily to keep members in touch with store happenings and to impart new information on natural living.   Everyone who shops at the store is encouraged to discuss concerns or suggestions with board members, staff, or management. Through our purchase and sales policies, we seek to promote health and well-being for our members and the larger community by making available inexpensive, nutritional products that nourish the body and promote good stewardship of the earth's resources. The store emphasizes high quality, organic products (i.e. grown without agricultural chemicals such as pesticides and synthetic fertilizers). We also feature foods that are processed naturally (no artificial colors, flavors, or additives) and that make use of sweeteners and seasonings such as grain malts and syrups, honey, maple syrup, fruit juices, sea salt, herbs, and spices. Preference is given to producers and growers who demonstrate humane and ethical business practices. These purchase policies not only intend to help ensure a safe, healthy food supply for everyone, but also to contribute to a cleaner environment with less ground water and air pollution. As well as buying form local growers whenever possible, Rainbow also supports local artists and craftspeople, citywide events including health fairs and WellsFest, and community efforts such as recycling that are beneficial to the environment.