Dear People’s Co-op Community,
In response to Oregon lifting its indoor mask mandate on March 12th, People’s Food Co-op has collectively decided to continue requiring masks inside the store. We believe it's important to continue providing the safest possible shopping experience for our community, especially for our immunocompromised community members. Together, the collective fully consented to continue requiring masks for both shoppers and staff inside the store for our safety, too, as we are in close proximity with hundreds of customers every day. Additionally, masking indoors helps minimize chances of a staff outbreak and keeps our co-op doors open for you!
We will also continue to require masks at the Farmers’ Market until further notice, as the Farmers’ Market Coordinator and our vendors will make a decision together about whether or not lifting the mask policy outside is the right decision for them at this time.
We will continue to provide medical grade face masks to those who do not have a mask on hand. If you need one, please ask a staff member for assistance. These can be found stationed outside of our front door with sanitizer. If you would like to shop at People’s but do not want to wear a mask, you are welcome to shop with us via our curbside pickup program. You can learn more about this program here: https://www.peoples.coop/online-ordering
The Collective Management continues to evaluate our COVID-19 safety policies as the pandemic goes on, and will keep you informed with any updates or changes to our policies.
Thank you all for respecting and understanding our decision. We do ask that you refrain from confronting staff in stores about our policy. If you have questions or concerns please contact info@peoples.coop. We sincerely hope for and look forward to a time when COVID-19 is a distant memory for everyone. In the meantime, we will continue to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our community.
Sincerely,
The Community Engagement Team of People's Food Co-op
