Goodness
inside.
A Neighborly Kind of Grocery Store
Welcome to The Patch.

What’s the Dill?
Find great deals on your favorite foods and products! We source local, organic and sustainable goods whenever possible, so you get groceries that are truly good!

Who We Are
We offer goods and groceries that are truly good! As a whole food and wholesome goods grocery store, we’re collectively owned by the folks who shop here – like YOU!
Vehicle for Change
Since 1976 we’ve been building a sustainable and equitable food system that supports healthy people, animals and the environment. When you spend your dollars at The Patch, you contribute to a thriving local economy and a kinder, more resilient world.

Grilled Lamb Chops
with Garlic, Olive Oil, Fresh Thyme Grilled Lemons
Lamb’s bold flavor works in so many different dishes. The key is accentuating and highlighting it while keeping things simple.

Groceries that are truly good.
We support Fair Trade and Certified Organic producers and work closely with local farmers to plan crop production and to help ensure their financial stability. We’re building a delicious food movement, one bite at a time!

Join for the perks,
stay for the purpose.
Owner and Volunteer Discounts, Voting Rights, e-Receipts and Patronage Dividends – what’s not to like? Plus, our owners get that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes from belonging to a business that does good things.
What’s Up at The Patch

Earth Day on the Patio
Join us on our Grass Valley patio to celebrate Earth Day! Educational and fun, with prizes and surprises too.

Monthly Board Meeting
Our monthly board meeting is usually on the last Tuesday of the month. Everyone welcome!

Upgrade and Expansion of EV Chargers
Construction is underway for upgrading our EV chargers. This will affect availability of charging stations and more.

Community Conservation
In this free Community Connections class, Bear Yuba Land Trust will show us how our local community can promote long-term conservation success.
As Easy As… ABC!
Crunch, Peel, Munch!
Whenever you’re shopping with the kiddos, they can get a fresh and free snack – an apple, banana or carrot – to munch on while you’re working your way down the shopping list. All you gotta do is ask, and our wonderful Produce folks will take care of you.
(Age 12 and under, and please take only what you’ll eat while in our store.)