A variety of special gift items are available from North Coast Opportunities, Inc. this holiday season that anyone on your list is sure to treasure. Unique gifts are available from MendoLake Food Hub, Gardens Project, The Caring Kitchen Project and Leadership Mendocino. When you shop with NCO, you are buying from local producers and artisans, while keeping your dollars at home and directly supporting vital community action in your neighborhood.
View the NCO Holiday Gift Guide below and place your orders soon, as some items are only available through December 16th!
MendoLake Food Hub: Marketplace Gifts and Bounty Boxes (ordering opens 12/17!)*
Each purchase supports local farmers, food purveyors, and our local food ecosystems in Lake and Mendocino Counties.
Gifts and Stocking Stuffers: Boonville Barn Collective’s Farm to Jar Spices, Thanksgiving Coffee, Flavorful Olive Oil from Terra Sávia and Stella Cadente, farm-to-table spices from Mulligan Gardens, flavorful teas from Moonflower Tea Co., and much more.
Taste of MendoLake Gift Sets: These sets include various locally grown and produced food delights.
Gift Cards: Not sure what they want? MendoLake Food Hub gift certificates are available in any amount.
Purchase gifts and gift certificates on the MendoLake Marketplace*
Donate a Local Bounty Box: Purchase a food box with local produce from Mendocino and Lake County farmers and the Food Hub will distribute it to a family in need. This is a 100% tax deductible donation that will support The Food Hub’s mission and ensure a local family has fresh nutritious food to put on the table this holiday season. Donate a Local Bounty Box today!*
*Ordering opens Fridays at 9AM and closes Mondays at 7AM. To order outside of these times, call (707) 467-3238 or email MendoLakeFoodHub@ncoinc.org.
Gardens Project: Community Garden Recipes and Branded Gear
100% of proceeds support low-income community gardeners through a scholarship fund. Thank you for supporting a more just and resilient local food system in
Mendocino and Lake Counties!
Sharing the Bounty Cookbook: A bilingual recipe collection from community gardeners of Lake and Mendocino Counties.
Gardens Project Merchandise: t-shirts, tote bags, and hats featuring the Gardens Project logo.
Purchase Gardens Project items on the MendoLake Food Hub Marketplace.*
*Ordering opens Fridays at 9AM and closes Mondays at 7AM. To order outside of these times, call (707) 467-3238 or email MendoLakeFoodHub@ncoinc.org.
Caring Kitchen Project: New Cookbook Out Now!
100% of proceeds directly fund the Caring Kitchen Project’s mission to support the health of community members facing cancer through healing, nourishing meals.
Nourishing Community: Healing Recipes Made with Love—This cookbook tells the story of eight nonprofits, including NCO Caring Kitchen, working to transform their communities, one meal at a time. The members of the Ceres Affiliate Partner network train teen volunteers to prepare nourishing meals designed to meet the health needs of community members who are in treatment for serious illnesses like cancer. From Mendocino County and all across the US (and even in Denmark), comes a collection of more than 100 delicious, healthy recipes representing what our volunteers make and deliver to our clients each week. The recipes range from soups and salads to desserts and entrees, including vegetarian, poultry, seafood and beef selections. Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or a friend who is ill, you’re sure to find inspiration and favorite new recipes in this new cookbook. Nourishing Community is filled with colorful photos, nutrition information, and helpful tips.
Order the cookbook here or on the MendoLake Food Hub Marketplace.*
*Ordering opens Fridays at 9AM and closes Mondays at 7AM. To order outside of these times, call (707) 467-3238 or email MendoLakeFoodHub@ncoinc.org.
Leadership Mendocino: Online Auction (bidding ends December 16th)
100% of proceeds from this auction help foster local leaders and engaged citizens in Mendocino County.
From romantic coastal getaways to musical instruments to items that are uniquely Mendocino County, Leadership Mendocino’s Facebook auction has something for everyone! Join the Leadership Mendocino Winter Fundraiser Facebook Group and begin your bidding in the comments under the item(s) you desire. New gifts will be posted on an ongoing basis until bidding concludes on December 16th. If you’re not on Facebook and still want to join in the fun, email Holly Madrigal at hmadrigal@ncoinc.org.
[This archive item was originally published on Tuesday, November 30, 2021]
