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Recycle Your Old Electronics at Rainbow with E-Cycle!

January 2, 2008

E-Cycle Environmental will be at Rainbow Grocery on Sunday January 04,2009 from 12 noon until 4 pm. Bring in your old televisions, computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, and electronics to be recycled free of charge! E-Cycle Environmental:

  • Accepts all computers and electronics
  • Will not export or resell equipment
  • Breaks equipment down into raw materials
  • Destroys data left on computer equipment

For more information visit www.ecycleenvironmental.com.

New Coupons Make Their Debut

January 2, 2009

The 2009 edition of the AT&T Phonebook has started popping up around the city. That means coupons! We've recieved a ton of calls from people with questions. Here's a few answers:

  • In 2009, EVERY Wednesday and Thursday are coupon days. We hope this will help alleviate some of the insanely long lines we experienced in 2008.
  • You MUST bring your coupon with you to the store. Please cut it completely out and be ready to present it to the cashier at checkout.
  • The 2009 AT&T San Francisco Phonebook is the ONLY place to find a Rainbow Coupon. Rainbow does not keep a supply of phonebooks or coupons.

President Obama Nominates Big Corn for Secretary of Agriculture?

January 2, 2009

Andrew Kimbrell of the Huffington Post outlines reasons to be worried about former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture. Will this decision hamper the new President's ability to chart a course towards a new green economy?

There is still time to let Obama know that he needs to make more radical choices for USDA undersecretaries. Sign the petition at Food Demogracy Now! The Organic Consumers Association is campaigning to voice public opposition to Vilsack's nomination. Sign that petition at the OCA website.

Bringing the Culture Back in Agriculture

January 2, 2009

American's have been duped by the myth of mono cultures. This article gives the history and science that explain our mineral-deficient soil.

Optimism Helps Reduce Cancer Pain and Fatigue

January 1, 2009

Many of us have witnessed the strong empirical evidence that a postive outlook is a powerful weapon in the fight against cancer and other diseases. This article summarizes a study that explains how optimism can be medicine.

The Top 10 Health Breakthroughs of 2008

Decmember 30, 2008

2008 may mark the year when we started the return to the "roots of wellness." As Byron Richards of NaturalNews.com points out:

The drug-based paradigm of Western medicine is crumbling under the weight of its own massive fraud. New technology is proving how nutrients interact at the fundamental gene level to promote health and prevent disease. The discoveries are occurring at a breakneck pace – these are exciting times.

Are The USDA's Organic Standards A Sham?

December 28, 2008

According Dr. Marion Nestle of NYU, corporate motives have corrupted the intent of the USDA's organic certification program:

As is usual for government agencies in the current political environment, business concerns take precedence. In setting the organic standards, the USDA tackled good and clean (although with some unfortunate compromises), but didn't bother at all with fair or sustainable.

This article by Kerry Trueman delves into issues of trust which are at the hearth of the organics industry.

USDA Pulls Plug on Organic Certification Agent

December 26, 2008

The California Crop Improvement Association has been reprimanded by the NOP. Their status as an organic certification agent has been revoked for a period of at least three years.

New Berry-Based Natural Sweetener "Brazzein" to Hit the Market in 2009

December 22, 2008

The University of Wisconsin has created a new sweetner dubbed "Brazzein" by processing extracts from a berry indigenous to West Africa. As this article points out:

Because the University of Wisconsin used an artificial process to extract the brazzein sweetener from oubli berries, it was able to obtain patents over the sweetener itself. No credit was given or payment made to the indigenous Africans who had used the sweetener for centuries, drawing accusations that the university had engaged in "biopiracy," stealing ancestral knowledge for private profit.

Australian government, industry to set salt targets

December 22, 2008

According to this article the average Australian consumes 900% of the salt necessary for health. We here in the US aren't far behind. It goes on the make the point that most of the salt we eat is added in the preparation of the food, not at the dinner table. All those ready-to-eat foods may be convienient. But until we get some similar restrictions here in the US, make sure and check those sodium levels!

What Makes Milk Organic? New Standard Proposed

December 18, 2008

It makes common sense that cows that are allowed graze on a diverse selection of grasses and clover would be healthier then those raised on bulk feed. So why don't organic standards support this supposition?

Eleven organic breakfast cereals get put to the spoon

December 14, 2008

Ever found yourself staring at the rows of packaged cerals in aisle 2? The options seem endless. Make the right choice and buy a cheap ticket to morning nirvana. Make the wrong one and risk a sugar jolt, broken tooth or worse.

Toronto Is the Latest City to Ban Bottled Water

December 11, 2008

The city of Toronto has taken the bold move of banning the ubiquitous plastic water bottle.

Animal study suggests existence of sugar addiction, says scientist

December 11, 2008

Scientists are close to completing the argument that sugar addiction is real.

Black radish extract may replace sulphur dioxide for wine: study

December 9, 2008

In a new study, researchers are experimenting with this natural addidtive for wine.

Organic & Small Farmers Are a Strategic Key to Solving the Global Warming Crisis

December 6, 2008

The International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) strives to give local farmers a voice on the national scene. They are bringing awareness to the integral role that farmers play in turning the tide against climate change. Read the full article at the OCA website.

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Hours & Location

Rainbow Grocery is closed on MLK Day.


On Monday January 19th we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Store Hours:

9am - 9pm Everyday

Location:

1745 Folsom Street
San Francisco CA, 94103
Get Directions

Numbers:

tel: (415) 863-0620
fax: (415) 863-8955
toll free: (877) 720-2667

Store Closings:

New Year's Day
(January 1st)

Martin Luther King Day
(3rd Monday in January)

Cesar Chavez Day
(March 31st)

May Day
(May 1st)

Gay Pride Day
(4th Sunday in June)

Labor Day
(1st Monday in September)

Thanksgiving
(4th Thursday in November)

Christmas
(December 25th)


Sales & Specials

We have remedies for Colds and the Flu in the Vitamins section.


Alacer Emergen-C Immune 36pak
Sale Price: $10.99 (Regular Price: $12.79)

Boiron Boiron Oscillococcinum 3 dose
Sale Price: $5.99 (Regular Price: $7.00)

Hyland's Cold'n Cough 4 Kids 4oz
Sale Price: $5.99 (Regular Price: $7.35)

Natra Bio Sinus Relief 1oz
Sale Price: $5.99 (Regular Price: $7.65)

Nature's Way System Well 90tab
Sale Price: $13.92 (Regular Price: $16.00)

Natures Way Umcka ColdCare 2oz
Sale Price: $19.49 (Regular Price: $22.40)

New Chapter C Food Complex 90 tabs
Sale Price: $23.99 (Regular Price: $27.96)

Now Buffered Vit C-1000mg 90 tab SR
Sale Price: $7.65 (Regular Price: $8.79)

NOW Elderberry Echinacea & Zinc Syrup 4oz
Sale Price: $9.99 (Regular Price: $11.98)

Planetary Old Indian Syrup 4oz
Sale Price: $5.99 (Regular Price: $7.65)

Boost your immunity with these fabulous supplements!


Doctor's Best Co Q-10 100mg 30gel
Sale Price: $8.99 (Regular Price: $10.40)

Enhance and recover from your workouts with our athletic supplements!


Designer Whey 2.1 lb French Vanilla
Sale Price: $26.99 (Regular Price: $31.20)

Check the Vitamins page for a complete list of sale items.


All sale items are available while supplies last and are subject to change at any time.


Tools & Features

Coming soon!