Nada
675 East Broadway V5T 1X7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Let’s start by saying this: phew! What a year it’s been - we know you feel the same. We wanted to end the year by saying thank you all for your kindness and understanding throughout 2020 we’re forever grateful for you showing up and supporting our package-free business! Before we left for the holidays, our team (virtually) got together to bake some of Chef Chantal’s delicious gingerbread cookies! We’re feeling really proud of what our superstar team has collectively managed... to build & excited for the year ahead stay tuned for our updates coming up. Have a safe and happy holiday season! Love, the Nada team

Looking for a last-minute gift or just want a quick and delicious homemade soup? Our four soups in a jar are available for you: Spicy mole-inspired soup, Beetroot and Dill, Orzo pasta and Italian seasoning, and Coconut curry lentil soup. They are colourful and great items to have in your pantry for a quick meal and a perfect comforting meal on a cold day. Throw in some fresh vegetables, add water and voilà! These soups are the perfect gift for your friends! ... Each jar makes 6-7 servings. Order by tomorrow, December 22 at 4pm!

Looking for some last-minute stocking stuffers? We’ve got you covered with these zero-waste goodies that anybody would love; Toothbrush by Brush Naked Bamboo Toothbrush Company Chopstick Coasters by ChopValue Metal Straw by Onyx... Beeswax Bread Wrap by The Mill Factor Lemongrass Cedar Tea Tree Deodorant by Dom's Deodorant Bamboo To-Go Cutlery Set by Bambuhome Local Honey from Hives for Humanity To-Go Tumblr by MiiR Last day for orders is December 22nd at 4 pm. Shop now at www.nadagrocery.com.

Help us combat food waste! With our holiday break approaching, we encourage you to place your online orders at www.nadagrocery.com on perishable items before December 19 for delivery and December 22 for pickup. Your support will help us divert food from the waste stream and get you stocked up with delicious goodies! Thank you so much for all the support!

On this episode of #NadaAtHome we invited Mithalee from Shorba Bone Broth to partake in our Mystery Box Challenge! Our Mystery Box Challenge involves taking fresh produce and creating a healthy recipe to showcase how delicious package-free cooking can be! Mithalee’s radiant personality and professional culinary skills are on full display in the making of this Kashmiri Style Pulao & Kachumber Salad. Made using package-free, seasonal, and local ingredients. ... Make sure to watch the full episode and tag your friends who are on the look-out for new recipes!

On International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, SheEO is hosting a special 1-hour Zoom call alongside women founders from around the world. Now more than ever we need to support women entrepreneurs. During the event, you’ll meet Vicki Saunders, Founder of SheEO, and special guest the Honourable Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade. Amazing ventures like The Alinker USA & Canada and potentially a few other ventures like Abeego, ...Skipper Otto's Community Supported Fishery, Satya Organic Skin Care, and Aisle will be in attendance. You’ll be the first to learn about the release of a new SheEO #BuyWomenOwned Holiday Gift Guide, and be able to go into breakout groups to ask for help + offer your support to entrepreneurs too. RSVP to the event on Thursday, November 19 at 4 PM PT through the link below!

If you need a way to access groceries contactless through either pick-up or home delivery, Nada has got your back. While keeping the health and safety of our staff and community at utmost priority, we’ve been working hard to ensure the ease and convenience of shopping package-free. Thanks to the help of our friends at Interad for helping us transition our products online and Shift Delivery for providing a sustainable home delivery service for our customers. Visit our website at www.nadagrocery.com to place your order online!

Holiday Hours Announcement! As the year is drawing to a close, we’ve decided it’s due time to give the Nada crew an extra week to refresh over the holidays. With this break approaching, we encourage you to place your online orders as soon as possible. Please keep in mind the following dates below:... Last day for delivery is Saturday, December 19th at 4 PM, delivered on Sunday, December 20th. Last day for in-store pick-up is Tuesday, December 22nd for a Wednesday, December 23rd pick-up. Last day for a walk-up Express Grab order is Wednesday, December 23rd with a 6 PM cut-off. Our doors will be closed between Thursday, December 24 - Sunday, January 3rd & all operations (including both contactless pick-up and Nada2U delivery) will be put on pause. Orders can still be placed online during this period, but will not be fulfilled until Monday, January 4th at the earliest when we’re back in action. Your support this time of year helps us divert food from the waste stream, namely perishable items. Thank you so much in advance for all the support this holiday season, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer service team if you have any questions about your orders.

Crackers are hard to get package free; our in-a-jar versions Rosemary Cracker and Everything Cracker are a great alternative. These cracker recipes combine savoury flavours with the perfect flaky yet crisp bite. They are super easy to make at home; you only need to add 6 tbs cold water, 4 tbs olive oil. Then roll, cut, and bake them at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes. It’s that simple!

Are you a regular kombucha drinker? Maybe you’ve never tasted it? Either way, read on to learn more about the fermented goodness that is kombucha! In this week’s supplier story, we’ve featured Hoochy 'Booch Kombucha's founder, Kristin Zerbin. Get to know more about her company’s amazing story and showcase why we love her kombucha brand so much! Check out our blog post to read all about Hoochy Booch’s inception, sustainability initiatives, and more!

We visited our recent 1% for the Planet Partner, Environmental Youth Alliance, to learn more about the amazing work they’re doing with youth in our community. This non-profit connects BIPOC youth to nature and the community. Through land-based education and paid employment-training programs, Environmental Youth Alliance helps youth learn the skills to become environmental stewards and community leaders. In this video, we explored Cottonwood Community Garden to witness how they are turning ordinary spaces into magical gardens that inspire and empower. With the growing disconnect between us and the natural environment, we admire EYA helping to imagine a new reality and spark youth’s interest through curiosity and experimentation.

Introducing our #NadaAtHome series - where we aim to inspire you to create nutritious, package-free recipes using local ingredients. In this episode, we visit the kitchen of our very own Sourcing Coordinator, Laura! This Mystery Box Challenge resulted in a delicious Portobello Mushroom Ramen with Crispy Tempeh recipe, featuring ingredients from both the The Workshop Vegetarian Cafe & Tempea Natural Foods. The result looked delicious. Watch the full episode to learn more about what went into this creation!

Have you tried our vegan Mac N Cheese sauce? Wait no longer! This will become your go-to sauce for any occasion - lazy or celebratory! It’s obviously great on macaroni pasta, but you can pour it over vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts or broccoli; it’s delicious!

We are Offering Door Service to Public starting Thursday, October 15th. Navigating an essential business during a global pandemic has not been easy! As we are preparing for the second wave of infections, we’ve made the decision to close in-store pick up and offer door service pick up instead starting October 15th. ... You will still easily be able to order groceries for pick-up & delivery from Nada’s online website, as well as order via Express Grab* (5 items or less) at the door. This just means that we will be serving all customers at our front doors, without allowing anyone to enter into the store. This was the clear choice to make in order to reduce the risk for everyone and ensure our in-store team and customers are kept safe during this time. We want to send a big thank you to our amazing in-store team for all that they do. And to our loyal customers for supporting us during these times, thank you for your patience, understanding, and kindness. *Express Grab: we ask that you call our store and place your order ahead of time so our team members can prepare your Express Grab and serve you as quick as possible!

On September 29th, our store will be closed for the day because we’re having a Nada Team Day! We’ve added a bunch of new members to the crew and we’re all getting together via Zoom to celebrate! If you place an order on the 28th, 29th, or 30th of September, your order will be ready for you on October 1st or any preferred day after. We will be open on Wednesday, September 29th for any Express Grab purchases of 5 items or less though! Hope you don’t miss us too much!

How are businesses like ChopValue helping shape the circular economy? On October 29th, Nada Field Trips will be taking you behind the scenes to ChopValue’s HQ. You’ll learn more about their business model, mission, story, and get a transparent understanding of their supply chain. At the end, ChopValue’s Founder, Felix Böck, will be live to answer any questions you may have!... We can’t wait to (virtually) meet you. Mark your calendars and register today! (Limited spots available)

Our friends at Sea Smart need your help in providing ocean education programs to vulnerable and at-risk youth! These online education programs aim to empower children to become future environmental leaders. We'd love it if you checked out their fundraiser to support their efforts to continue to deliver programs that help our youth become the future ocean heroes we know they are!

Our in-house chef, Chantal, has created some freshly made Cranberry Sauce and Stuffing for you to incorporate into your meals this weekend! The sweet and tart Cranberry sauce comes with a hint of maple. Combine this with our savoury Stuffing made with organic sourdough bread from A Bread Affair & experience all of the mouth-watering flavours! Did we mention both of these items are 100% vegan? Availability is limited so be sure to order online in advance!... While you’re enjoying the good food and company this weekend, we encourage everyone keep the history of this holiday in mind and take some time to learn more about its roots in settler colonialism and colonization. We’re wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving & a wonderful long weekend!

You got questions? We have answers! In our newly updated FAQ web page, we have all your questions answered from container returns, COVID-19 practices, navigating our online store, delivery, and more. Take a peek through our FAQs by visiting www.nadagrocery.com/pages/faq

Today is Global Day of Climate Action. Here at Nada, we are participating in todays online climate strike and supporting FridaysforFuture, Sustainabiliteens & Climate Strike Canada in taking action on our climate crisis. We’ve seen first hand the detrimental impacts our food system has had on our climate, and while we’re in the midst of a pandemic, climate change deserves just as much of our attention as it did before - if not more. You can show your support today and inspire others to do the same! #FightClimateInjustice #NotGoingBack

We’re thrilled to partner and offer home grocery delivery with our friends at Shift Delivery. Their vision is to be collaborative trailblazers for a healthy, resilient world all while replacing conventional trucks & cars with electric trikes and bikes. If you want to give our grocery delivery service a try, visit our website and select ‘local delivery’. You might even be lucky enough to meet Sandra, Marc, or Matthew!

We’re launching a new initiative called Nada Field Trips! This Thursday, September 24th, we will be taking you in-store to our back of house at Nada! As you can imagine, a lot has changed since we shifted our business to an online and in-store pick-up model. We’re excited to take you behind the scenes to illustrate how we’re working hard to reduce waste and connect our customers to their favourite sustainable and local products. If you are interested in learning more about how to reduce waste during COVID and what goes into each online order, join us this Thursday from 12-1 pm on Zoom for a closer look!

Another big step for the zero waste movement announced today which covered a national ban on single-use plastics coming into effect starting 2021. These new regulations will help Canada get back on track to reaching our Zero Plastic Waste Goal by 2030 and ensure the 29,000 tonnes of plastic garbage washing up on Canadian shores each year gets mitigated and eliminated.

SheEO has officially opened their 2020 Activator & Venture Applications! SheEO’s model brings together women from all different backgrounds + ages. These Activators contribute to a perpetual fund that is loaned out at zero percent interest to women-led ventures (selected by Activators) who are working on the World’s To-Do List. As a women owned business, we couldn’t be more proud to support a cause that helps other women reach their full potential and create amazing networks ...& connections. Nada truly wouldn’t be where we are today without the help of SheEO. Apply to become an activator or venture today by checking out www.sheeo.world/! Deadline for applications is on November 2.

We’re updating our days of operation! Starting tomorrow, we’ll be closing our doors to customers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, meaning that there will be no in-store pick-up or Express Grab orders on those days. With Tuesday and Wednesday closures, this means that if you order online on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, your order will be ready for you for pick-up or delivery on Thursday. With COVID cases on the rise, we’d like to provide our team with an opportunity to get organi...zed for our busier days and to continue in-store deep cleans. Navigating an essential business during a global pandemic has not been easy! Our store team deserves huge kudos and a big thank you for all that they do - we wouldn’t be here without them! Interacting with the public during a pandemic can be stressful and grocery shopping an anxiety-invoking activity for all. To all those who continue to be patient, understanding, and kind - thank you! Be sure to give any essential workers in your day an air-high five and a big thank you - we miss seeing your smiling faces under those masks!

This vegan Parmesan is so delicious, you will want to sprinkle it on everything! Add it to your pasta, on top of your garlic bread, or on your favourite salad. Made in-house and sure to bring out the best in any dish!

Our friends at ChopValue have reutilized local Vancouver chopstick waste to create SMLE, an eco-friendly minimalistic modular shelving unit! If you want to help support the circular economy and a local business, check out ChopValue’s new campaign on Kickstarter.

Meet Hives for Humanity! Not only do they help save the bees, they are a non-profit society that supports economically and socially vulnerable populations. By creating opportunities through educational workshops, mentorship, training, and work experience, Hives For Humanity aims to alleviate poverty and empower a sense of self-worth in each individual. We're proud to host some of their amazing local, handmade products on our site including Locally Sourced Honey & 100% Beeswax Candles.

Back to school, university, or work! Enjoy your lunch breaks with our reusable containers & bags. Guaranteed to be leak-free, sustainable, package-free, and cute! Available online at www.nadagrocery.com or via Express Grab 12-7pm. Hope you all have a great week!

We’re so excited to share a sneak peek into our new online series called Nada at Home where we aim to inspire home cooks to create package-free and nutritious recipes using seasonal and local ingredients! In our first episodes, we challenge home cooks to partake in our Mystery Box challenge! This challenge involves taking fresh local produce and creating a healthy recipe to showcase how delicious package-free cooking can be! Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and tag your friends who are always on the look-out for new recipes!

Kickstart your Sunday brunch with our sunflower butter! Smooth, creamy, and delicious - once you taste it, you can’t resist it! Top it off with some shredded coconut, bananas, or pumpkin seeds for extra goodness.

Introducing Nada Field Trips - where we take you behind the scenes to learn more about your favourite local suppliers. These are opportunities for us to show our community how our amazing suppliers make their products and dive deeper into how their ventures came to be. We’d love to hear which of our suppliers you’d like to learn more about! Feel free to tag your recommendations in the comments below and stay tuned for more on this new project!

Join over hundreds of entrepreneurs who have benefited from Feeding Growth's workshop support this fall. By registering for the Feeding Growth Scale Your Progressive Food Business workshop series, you’ll gain access to tools and a supportive collective of progressive food business leaders striving for social, environmental, and economic sustainability. #feedinggrowth

Food justice is a holistic and structural view of the food system that sees healthy food as a human right and addresses structural barriers to that right. - FoodPrint In our latest Food for Thought blog post we highlight food justice groups that are fighting for change and discuss how our current food system is not sufficient in meeting the human right of food sovereignty for all.

No eggs? No problem! Our house-made egg replacer is perfect for baking vegan cakes, loaves, cookies, muffins, and pancakes. It's as easy as this: one real egg = 2 tsp of egg replacer + 2 tbsp of cold water. Let the mixture sit for one minute & it's ready to use! Have you tried this replacement? If so, what's baking in your oven?

Last call! Make sure to get your hands on our amazing and delicious BBQ sauce before the season is over. This flavour-filled sauce can be used to marinate your vegetables, tempeh, tofu, fish, and meat. It makes a great base for your pulled-pork recipes, regular or vegan!

Are you curious ways we, as a community, can make a difference? Tune into this month’s Zero Waste Vancouver Monthly Meet-Up to learn about Food as a Platform for Change. We’re going to uncover the lifecycle of food and the implications this has for social justice, human health, and the environment. We are excited to learn from our amazing speakers who have experience and passion in these realms. Don’t miss out this Thursday, August 27th, 2020 from 12 pm - 1pm via Zoom. See you there!

The countdown is finally over! We’re thrilled to announce that as of today, we’re offering local, contactless, package-free grocery delivery to your doorstep - via cargo bicycle! This is made possible thanks to our friends at Shift Delivery, a worker-owned co-op located in East Vancouver that offers pedal-powered trike delivery services. This package-free grocery experience uses completely upcycled materials throughout the entire process from reused cardboard to donated freezer packs. We’re so excited to offer this next phase to our community - make sure to tell your friends! To place your first order, visit www.nadagrocery.com

Our food system links some of the most pressing environmental, social, and human health crises our world is facing. This creates an opportunity to curate a system that has all of these factors integrated into its design. Food can have damaging effects on our surrounding environment, as well as our human health. As a community, we can use food as a force for good and push for a system that results in healthy food being accessible to all.

We’re now collecting reusable freezer packs & insulated liners! Why? The rumours are true: we will be offering contactless grocery delivery in the coming weeks to take package-free shopping to the next level! At this time, we’re calling upon our community to source any excess materials you may have received from previous meal delivery services. We’re going to attempt to close the loop on the under-utilized materials & hope you can help us in our pursuit! Please drop donations by the store anytime between 12 pm - 7 pm. Thank you so much in advance - stay tuned for future announcements!

In light of COVID-19 and the economic downturn, 'brick & mortar' businesses have had to quickly adapt to going and growing their businesses online. Join Keith Ippel, Co-Founder & CEO of Spring Activator & Brianne Miller, Co-Founder & CEO of Nada us for a live webinar session on Wednesday, August 12 at 12 pm PDT to learn about online sales and e-commerce platforms. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions and get expert feedback on the process of creating an e-commerce platforms that works for you. Make sure to save your spot!

Introducing Environmental Youth Alliance, our newest 1% for the Planet partner! The Environmental Youth Alliance works to engage and empower youth to create meaningful, positive action for our community and environmental health. They support BIPOC and marginalized youth to connect with nature and develop the skills and confidence to steward the environment through land-based learning in the Downtown Eastside. We are thrilled to support this organization, one that benefits Vancouver's youth & valuable urban greenspaces. A portion of every purchase you make online or in-store at Nada will be donated towards our friends at Environmental Youth Alliance. Stay tuned for more on this partnership!