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All are welcome. At 739 Palmerston Avenue, inside Karma Lane. Open 9-8 (Tue-Fri), 9-6 (Sat), 10-6 (Sun), 12-8 (Mon). https://www.karmacoop.org/

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · Mar 6

🍃Founded in 1972, Karma is a not-for-profit, democratically run co-operative owned by its 600+ members. We specialize in organic, local, fair trade and zero waste products. We carry 400+ bulk items, organic produce fresh from dozens of Ontario farms, and much more 🥬

www.karmacoop.org

Karma Co-op

A healthier food system is just around the corner ;)

www.karmacoop.org

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 8h

Learn the power of fermentation🥕

Andrea Dawber's DIY sauerkraut making workshop
Nov. 4.
Only 10 spots sign up now🥬
www.karmacoop.org/events-calen...

#KarmaCoop #ZeroWasteToronto #Fermentation #CircularEconomy #EcoFriendlyLiving #TorontoCoop #CommunityToronto #TorontoEvents #healthbenefits

Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 1d

🔎 Did you know we have a list of all our sale items that we update monthly?

Items from eggs to coffee, can be found for low prices.
💲 www.karmacoop.org/on-sale

Ethical and affordable, that's Karma Co-op 🌳

#sale #ethicalfood #eggs #coffee #lowprices #bulk #buybulk #bagels #rice #torontoshopping

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 2d

Repair cafes with a different focus every month 🛠️

Tomorrow from 12-3pm🧵 Bring your friends, learn new repair skills, and help keep perfectly good items out of the landfill ♻️

www.karmacoop.org/events-calen...

#RepairCafeToronto #ZeroWasteToronto #CommunityRepair #CircularEconomy #TorontoEvents

Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 3d

👀 Tomorrow 🦋
From 10am-2pm, drop by for a native plants giveaway at Karma Co-op.
Organized by Project Swallowtail, they have been planting pollinator gardens and advocating for pollinator protection 🦋

www.karmacoop.org/events-calen...

#TorontoEvent #Giveaway #Pollinator #gardening #greenthumb

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 4d

😱 Lice? Don’t panic, learn how to beat them naturally and make your own lice-repelling hair detangler to take home

On Sunday, Nov 9, join Karma Co-op for a fun and practical workshop!
Limited spots: only 10!
RSVP: www.karmacoop.org/events-calen...

#TorontoParents #NaturalWellness #HolisticHealth

Anarres DIY Workshop: Natural Lice Prevention and Treatment — Karma Co-op

Sunday, November 9, 12-1:30pm Location: Karma Co-op’s Member Room or the picnic table in good weather. Head Lice! Families with young ones can get them every year through playgroups, daycare,…

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Paul DeCampo @pauldecampo.bsky.social · 8d

Tune into CBC Sunday Morning at 9:30 to hear @nancymatsumoto.bsky.social discuss her new book Reaping What She Sows, about how to heal our broken food system.

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 8d

🇨🇦 Manufactured by the Native Canadian Chip Corporation, Tomahawk Chips is the latest potato chip snack on Karma's shelves 🥔

The chips come in five flavours:
Regular, BBQ, Ketchup, Salt & Vinegar, and Fire Chip.

Try a packet or two today 🔥
www.karmacoop.org/news/karmas-...

#chips #locallyowned

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 9d

Are you a researcher who wants to reimagine how we grow, share and sustain food in a rapidly changing world?

Apply now to the Call for Workshops from the Future of Food Initiative - organized by Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) 🌎
cifar.ca/cifar-arrell...

#research #sustainable

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 10d

Use your power to shape the future of agriculture to strengthen farmers livelihoods, and support a resilient food system 🌱

Sign Petition e-6778 to defend Farmers’ Privilege clause (in Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights Act) and the right to save seed. Learn more here:
www.karmacoop.org/news/defend-...

Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 11d

💥Attention New members at Karma Co-op💥
Have you been a part of food cooperatives in other cities?
What's the same at Karma? What's different?
👂 We’d love to learn more! Please reach out to the Food Issues Committee: [email protected]

#torontocoop #foodissues #torontogrocery #locallyowned

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 11d

🫙 Andrea Dawber's DIY sauerkraut making workshop

Turbocharge local, organic vegetables with the power of fermentation to give them enhanced shelf-life, taste, and health benefits 🥬
⏰ Nov. 4 at Karma
Only 10 spots available, sign up now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#torontoworkshop #DIY #local

Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 12d

🥖 Nancy Matsumoto of the Food Issues Committee, explores the use of whole and processed grains in baking, while also identifying products at Karma from local millers and bakers using whole grains 🍞

Check out the article: www.karmacoop.org/news/whole-g...

#article #local #ontariobaker #naturalfood

Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 13d

🔧 If you're looking for repair cafes, then you're in luck! 🛠️

We've already got one scheduled every month from October 2025 to May 2026.
Bring your friends along to learn invaluable repair skills. Find dates, times and details here: www.karmacoop.org/events-calen...

#repaircafe #torontoevents

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 15d

🌱 Every voice counts at Karma!

Join us for our 2025 Annual General Meeting on Monday, October 20, 7–9 pm (virtual on Google Meet). Let’s come together as members to share and learn!

Register now and soon you will receive your meeting link and AGM package! 👇🏼
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 16d

♻️ Join us for Karma’s Children’s Winter Clothing Swap! ❄️

👉 Bring freshly washed kids’ coats, jackets, boots, snow pants, and more
👉 Build community while reducing waste

📅Sat October 18
⏰12:15 – 3:15 pm
📍Karma Co-op
www.karmacoop.org/events-calen...

#ZeroWasteLiving #TorontoEvents #ClothingSwap

Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 17d

😱 Head lice again?! Don’t stress, we’ve got the natural fix.

Join Karma Co-op and Anarres Natural Health for a fun, practical workshop!
📅 Sun, Oct 12 | 12–1:30 pm
📍 Karma Co-op
💚 Suggested donation: $10–20

RSVP: www.karmacoop.org/events-calen...

#NaturalWellness #TorontoWorkshops #NaturalHealth

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 18d

Curious about how Karma Co-op works? 🌿

Our Orientation Sessions are designed to give you the inside scoop on membership, Co-op values, and how you can enjoy the benefits of being a Karma Co-op member and co-owner!

Sign up now here👇🏼
www.karmacoop.org/orientation

#KarmaCoop #TorontoCommunity

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 19d

✨ Shop with purpose!

Join us at Karma Co-op for a Fair Trade Art & Craft Sale with Ten Thousand Villages (Cobourg).

📅Saturday, October 4
⏰11 am - 4 pm

Find out more details here 👇🏼
www.karmacoop.org/events-calen...

#FairTrade #EthicalShopping #SupportLocal #TorontoEvents #CommunityToronto

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · 29d

🍅 Organic Roma Tomato Flats 🍅

Get a flat of certified-organic Roma tomatoes direct from Nith Family Organics in Plattsville, Ontario for just $23 each.

Place your order at least 48 hours before your preferred delivery date.

👉 Click here to order a flat!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Nith Valley Organics – Fresh, Local, Diverse

Shop online for pickup at one of our Toronto or Kitchener locations or come out to the farm to pick up an order!

nithvalleyorganics.ca

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · Sep 20

We’re thrilled to once again offer free-run turkeys from Nutri Spring Farms, a trusted collective of small-scale, sustainable, and organic farms in Dundas, Ontario.

Order Deadline: Thursday, September 25 at 11:59 PM

👉 Click here to pre-order your Turkey

🦃 Pre-Order Your Thanksgiving Turkey!

It’s that time of year again! We’re thrilled to offer free-run turkeys from Nutri Spring Farms — a trusted collective of small-scale, sustainable, and organic farms based in Dundas, Ontario. Known…

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · Sep 19

🌱 Register now for the 2025 Karma AGM 🌱
Our co-op's Annual General Meeting will be held virtually (via Google Meet) on Monday October 20, 2025 7-9 pm:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Reach out to [email protected] if you would like to run for a director position at our upcoming AGM.

AGM 2025 Registration

Karma's 54nd Annual General Meeting will be held Monday, October 20 from 7-9pm. This meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet. The meeting link will be sent to you the week before the AGM.

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Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · Sep 19

Thanks for drawing attention to these issues, Bruce. Here is the working link - www.karmacoop.org/jobs and we'll work on fine-tuning the SEO image description for our webpages🤝

Jobs — Karma Co-op

Listing both current and past job openings at Karma Co-op

www.karmacoop.org

Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · Sep 18

WE’RE HIRING 🌱

Join Karma Co-op as a Retail Associate

$18.74/hr starting wage
25% staff discount
15–24 hrs/week
Help run our community-owned grocery store and support local & organic food

👉 Full details: karmacoop.org/jobs✨#jobpostingn#torontojobsb#retaili#wearehiringn#hiringn#coopo#localstorere

Jobs — Karma Co-op

Karma will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labour Day. Regular hours all weekend!

karmacoop.org

Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · Sep 17

🇲🇽 Highlighting Mexican Independence Day with suppliers and products from Ontario!

Celebrate with salsa, roasted pasilla, pico de gallo, bean dip, chunky guacamole, chips, and tortillas from suppliers such as
🥑 Alba Lisa
🥑 Maizal
🥑 Mad Mexican

#supportlocal #localstore #madeinontario #mexicanfood

Karma Co-op @karmacooptoronto.bsky.social · Sep 16

The Karma Co-op Anti-Oppression Committee will be hosting pop-ups selling Orange Shirts in the store to support Truth and Reconciliation Day.

Pop-Up Dates:
- Tuesday, Sept 16, 6:30–8 PM
- Sunday, Sept 21, 11 AM–1 PM
- Tuesday, Sept 23, 6:30–8 PM

Proceeds go to Anishnawbe Health Toronto!

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