What is a co-operative?

A “co-operative,” which means that everyone co-operates together to share in seasonal foods and to work together to create a better balance of peace and harmony for all. It’s for everyone, and it’s helped run by everyone. Because it’s seasonal and it’s a co-op, people will not always receive exactly what they want or in the quantities they want it…it’s learning to share what’s available and be cooperative. The best joys in life can come from sharing the most delicious and healthiest of foods with your friends and family!

How the Co-op Works:

1. The produce is all certified organic and local when available.

2. Our main location for Thursdays is at the Royal Oaks Country Club Parking Lot:

2910 Royal Oaks Club Drive
Houston, TX, 77082

[We are located 15 minutes from the Galleria down Westheimer, 20 minutes from West U, and 25 minutes from Downtown in the Royal Oaks Community Parking Lot]. After you pass the guard gate, drive up to the second stop sign, make a right on Bonnebridge Way, and the parking lot will be to your immediate right in a lovely secluded area with beautiful greenery. Tents will be set up, so you won't miss us! [MAP].

• a. The pick up time is every Thursday from 6-10 PM. (The entrance to the neighborhood is on Westheimer between Kirkwood and Wilcrest). After 8:30, it gets dark, and we begin clean-up at 9, so if you cannot make it, please be sure to email me so that I can save your box. Otherwise, it will be donated the next morning.
• b. Drop-offs take place on Thursday evenings around 8 PM, with the exception of one of the Spring drop-offs, which takes place on Friday morning.
  

3. Our location for Rawfully Organic on Saturdays is at the Houston Cardiac Association:

10480 Main St.
Houston, Texas 77025 [MAP]

Orders must be submitted by early Friday afternoon. Pick-ups will be from 9:30 AM to 12:30 P.M. Volunteer sorting will take place from 8-9:30 AM. There are no drop-offs on Saturdays.

4. Each week, you will see a list of produce that is available for that week, and you can vote for what you would like to see in the shares for that week. You can order a full share or a half a share. The full shares are $80, and the half shares are $40. The full shares come with one huge case of produce as well as with a bag or two of delicious leafy greens and lettuces. The half shares are half the amount of the full shares and usually come with one smaller box of fruits, vegetables, and few leafy greens. You are able to order at your leisure.

5. There is the option of a $7 per order processing fee (for those who only wish to order 1-2 times that month) or a monthly processing fee of $25 that helps to pay the distributor for transportation, organizing, etc. It pays for the processing for your entire month's order (up to 5 orders!); therefore, it benefits you to order as many weeks as you can during the month because it is already paid for!

a. In August, the Saturday shares will only have the $7 processing fee option since it is our first month to do Saturdays at this location.

6. If there is an item that you do not want in your case, there is the option to exchange that item for another item. First come first serve. Drop-offs do not get the option to swap, but they are allowed to let us know of three items that we can select for their extra choices to add to their box. Also, you can simply tell me if you do not want something in your share, and I will replace it with something that you do want.

7. There is also the option to buy cases, 1/2 cases, and 1/4 cases should you wish to in addition with your order. If you wish to solely buy full, half, or 1/4 cases, there is a required amount that must be purchased. Please email me to find out more information.

8. If you are going to cancel your order, please let me know in due time or on Tuesday before that Thursday's order. If you cancel your order last minute, the night before or the day of, you will be at least required to pay for your share.

9. Please try to get your order to me in before Wednesday at noon.

10. Please try to pick up your orders between the time allotted. I do allow for some people to pick up their orders the next day if necessary; however, I do not have ANY extra refrigerator space; therefore, I cannot guarantee that your greens will stay fresh. Please be aware of that if you want to pick up your orders the next day or a day later.

11. We offer drop-offs to those living in the Memorial, Heights, Spring, Woodlands, Pearland, River Oaks, or Rice areas. We ask that you come by to pick up your orders, but for those who cannot make it, our drop-offs are a great alternative. The orders will be delivered on Thursdays between 7-9. High school students can receive community service hours by delivering the shares, so if you know anyone who would like to help (or that may need community service hours), please let me know! Drop-offs are an additional $7.

12. Cash, checks, smiles, and hugs are all welcome. Please arrive willing to freely give the last two options ;)

Order a Share! Want a Thursday Share? Thursday shares can be picked up at our main location within the Royal Oaks Country Club Community listed above: 2910 Royal Oaks Country Club Drive Houston, TX 77082 Orders must be submitted on early Wednesday afternoon. (Please note that the paypal fees are included below) .

Drop-offs do not take place on Saturdays, and all boxes must be picked up at the Houston Cardiac Association Parking Lot located at: 10480 Main St. Houston, Texas 77025 [MAP] Orders must be submitted by early Friday afternoon. Pick-ups will be from 9:30 AM to 12:30 P.M. Volunteered sorting will take place from 8-9:30 AM. Because this is our first week, we may be playing with future timing. We will see how this works! Thank you for your co-operation! For any more questions, please email kristina@rawfullyorganic.com.