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TRY VIRTUAL SHOPPING WITH SAMEDAY PICKUP NOW!
Contact us directly and we can shop with you, one-on-one via private and safe video calling -- yes, we literally walk you through the store with our cell phone and help you find things!
We love doing this for you! This has been a fun new way for us to serve our members -- book right now for sameday service with immediate curbside pickup today! Find the "BOOK" button on Facebook, Instagram or schedule to shop right now or for any future day/time via our website: sfraw.com/book-now
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  Reminder for SFRAW MEMBERS: Don't forget to place your orders before the MONDAY 9AM weekly cut off!
Why the cut off? This is *our* last available cut off to get what you need delivered to us to make/fulfill your orders; our production plan for the week is then finalized. Member orders are truly "made to order"!
Orders placed by by 9am Monday are ready to pickup that coming Friday at 5pm (or anytime after this)
Why the pickup time? This is because we give our suppliers until 5pm Friday to deliver their very fine goods/ingredients to us for your orders!
To shop from inventory on hand, MEMBERS are welcome to drop by to shop anytime!
EVERYONE (non-members, new members and members) can now shop via CALL-IN or PRIVATE VIRTUAL SHOPPING (via ZOOM appointments) with immediate SAMEDAY CURBSIDE pickup. Please don't call in or Zoom in for personal shopping services unless you are picking up immediately/sameday. TO SHOP for sameday pickups, go here: sfraw.com/book-now Thank you!
@sfraw @sfrawmembers
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SOMETHING THAT WE CAN ALL LOOK FORWARD TO
LIVE VIRTUAL VIOLAS to Uplift & Delight
@ SFRAW
When: Sunday, May 10th, Mother's Day (time TBD)
Where: Zoom in for the live event or watch on IGTV, YouTube or Facebook
I'm very pleased to announce that SF Symphony Violas, Nanci Severance (SFRAW Member) and David Kim (SFRAW Member/Mentor) will be in-store, properly social distanced/masks on, to play a live virtual viola performance on Mother's Day for SFRAW!
SIP/Covid-19 Virtual Event: Please do not come down to listen in person! We welcome and encourage everyone to PLEASE tune in on the Zoom event when we post it live -- we can then all safely experience as a community, virtually together.
I can't even tell you how excited I am that this is happening. This event will be live-streamed on our social media channels and available recorded to view and enjoy after the event as well.
Yes, Groovy will be there, and maybe even Oso, and neighbor dog, Kono, too.
Thank you, Nanci and David for providing us with this happy, healing reprieve from the difficulties of today's situation. I feel incredibly, incredibly honored and ever so grateful. Thank you!
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Whoo-hoo! AWESOME deal on Wild Salmon
Just received this one-time deal (#whenitsgoneitsgone ) on portioned out packs of Wild Keta/Chum Salmon Fillets (skin-on, pin bone-out) just $5.24/lb. approx 0.6 lbs a pack. Properly pre-frozen & safe to feed or enjoy now! A very affordable sustainable wild salmon choice.
Because the Keta/Chum species is so low in fat, we're going to see how they dehydrate...stay tuned.
These are probably NOT the wild salmon you're accustomed to: this Keta/Chum salmon is wild, sustainable and very healthy, but the lower price is typically related to their paler color and because this is a lower fat, flaky textured fish. We got an additional deal by buying up a whole bunch that needed to move -- to your benefit!
While this species is not as potent when it comes to the antioxidant astaxanthin, the best wild salmon roe IKURA comes from this species of salmon.
Even though the Keta/Chum Salmon is much lower in fat, when it comes to omega3 value the Keta beats/equal to the best of all: King Salmon.
Species Total Fat/Omega-3s (grams)
King (chinook) 10.4/2.0
Sockeye (red) 8.6/1.2
Silver (coho) 5.9/1.3
Pink (humpie) 3.5 /1.1
Keta (chum) 3.2/2.1
Nutritionally, these fillets are an outstanding BUDGET-friendly choice!
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IN STOCK: ANCHOVIES
Yippie!! Got our hands on some sustainable, wild caught, local, whole ANCHOVIES!  They arrived in 50-lb bulk cases, so we're portioning them out for you into small, medium and large bags. Enjoy! They'll go fast. Same member price: $5.49/lb. if you'd like to buy a bulk 50-lb case, we can offer a screaming deal, just ask!
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SPECIAL: FRESH LOCAL WILD CHAMOMILE FLOWERS
Fresh local packs of wild chamomile flowers raised on organic land available! Just what we need right now during these trying times. If you've never eaten them or tried them before for you or your animal family members, this is a unique opportunity to try fresh, wild chamomile!
This is a special product, not typically available. Lovingly grown/harvested and prepared by the dear Jane of Evergreen Acres (our raw goat milk, cheese, kefir, duck and goose eggs supplier!)
CHAMOMILE is one of our most favorite herbs (indeed, we use chamomile flowers in our Fall Seasonal Nutritive Herb Blend). Getting the fresh plant/flowers is a special treat (tip: they're also super easy to grow yourself!)
I love the smell so much..and not one, but TWO, of my past male Great Danes (different generations) used to both seek out chamomile flowers to roll in whenever they could. They loved the aroma, and so did I! Lovely. The medicinal properties of the plant are powerful and many, too.
Chamomile and the essential oil (found in the plant/flowers) is a calming, gentle stress-reducing herb that works on an emotional level to reduce fear/stress, promoting a calm, restful, peaceful state. Taken internally, chamomile calms upset the tummies in a number of ways, can reduce fever, and promotes restful sleep.
The tiny daisy-like flowers and green parts are safe to eat and can be enjoyed fresh, as a garnish. The flowers have a fruity (apple like) mild, somewhat bitter taste. Delightful little edible flowers! Or, steep in hot water for a tea to drink or apply externally. Crush the plant for a healing poultice; place in vinegar, steep in olive oil or alcohol for later use.
Additional benefits of chamomile include: healing anti-inflammatory, soothes digestive problems (expels worms, relieves gas, nausea, reflux/indigestion), helps with symptoms associated with hay fever and asthma.
CHAMOMILE is safe. However, certain individuals, especially those allergic to ragweed, should avoid chamomile, as it can cause potentially serious allergic reaction. Discontinue or avoid use should any reactions occur.
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FRESH DELIGHTS IN OUR WALK-IN COOLER:
ORGANIC LOCAL PRODUCE, EGGS, DAIRY, REFRESHMENTS
Don't forget to walk back into the walk-in cooler to shop for all kinds of awesome, healthful, delectable food & drinks including fair-trade chocolates, a full array of cow, sheep, water buffalo and goat milk raw & speciality dairy products, chicken & quail eggs (sorry, sold out of duck at the moment - but, we got a few more of those amazing goose eggs!), cheeses including fresh local CREMA DI BUFALA BURRATA, imported and local organic specialties including DEVON CLOTTED CREAM, raw kefir, cultured organic pasture-raised butter, sausages, coconut water, kombucha, coffees, nut & seed milks, MIYOKO'S CREAMERY vegan cheese & cultured butter, miso, BITCHIN dips/sauces. YUM!
FRESH LOCAL & CA-GROWN ORGANIC Maitake Mushrooms, Strawberries, Kiwis, Greens including a variety of washed/ready to eat salad blends arrived this am! Lemons, Celery, Avocados, Potatoes - Enjoy!
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  Perfect Day for Ice Cream/Frozen Desserts!
We were very saddened to learn of Three Twins ORGANIC Ice Cream closing recently; joining the ever growing, tragic list of local food businesses closing due to the current crisis. @threetwinsicecream We got what we could of this now extinct wonderful local product. We have: Cardamom,  Strawberry, Vanilla Chocolate Chip and Madagascar Vanilla.
Not your usual strawberry flavor! "Three Twins Strawberry mixes ORGANIC California strawberries, Madagascar vanilla and a splash of Balsamic vinegar to make an outstandingly delicious strawberry ice cream."
Also!! Humphrey Slocombe flavors:  Vietnamese Coffee,  Honey Graham, Blueberry Boy Bait,  Coconut & Salty Caramel (vegan)
Vegan Ice Cream Sandwiches from Green Girl Bakehouse flavors: Cardamom, Mint Chip, Vanilla Bean (gluten free cookie!)
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DIY RAW FEEDING INSPIRATION & TIPS ON SEAFOOD SUBSTITUTIONS
Aren't these meals simply STUNNING?! Thank you @apuppernamedpepper Pepper for sharing! We look forward to seeing Pepper's beautiful, lovingly prepared meals using  #sfrawsourcedingredints every time.
TIPS ON FEEDING: SEAFOOD & SUBSTITUTIONS
 Seafood is a highly beneficial superfood, providing an abundant safe source of omega3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals as well as a great source of protein.
 But, what if you need to avoid seafood because you are feeding animals that should avoid seafood entirely? Animals that fall under the "avoid all seafood" category include: all felines/kitties; all animals with urinary/renal imbalances, histamine sensitivities, mast cell activation syndrome, allergies/intolerances.
What about healthy dogs that just aren't fans of seafood?
If seafood is something just not enjoyed, my first suggestions are: try serving frozen solid and trying a high quality canned fish substitute.
Alternatively, if not eaten readily, there might be a reason why an individual isn't a seafood fan (not best for their body at that time, for a number of possible reasons) and we should offer alternative foods that function as nutritional substitutes instead! 
My suggestions for possible nutritional substitutes for seafood in the diet: MarinePhytoplankton,  pasture-raised eggs/yolks,  pasture-raised high fat dairy,   heads/eyes/brains, and  grass-finished green tripe.
 Give it a try!
So long as your animals are being offered/fed exclusively species appropriate whole foods, in an appropriate amount needed to maintain proper body condition, and are not also eating/getting access to poor quality processed foods, or getting too many treats, or too much food, I believe that we shouldn't force or trick our animals to eat anything!  
 Plating meals as shown by Pepper above, so they can self select which foods to consume, in which order and quantity they need instead of blending or mixing everything together is ideal.
 I think that we should aim to honor our animal friends' innate instincts and ability to intuitively nourish their bodies with the foods that they need/work best for their bodies at any given period of time on their health.
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RAW FEEDING TIP: STUFFED QUAIL
@briarandbones One of my favorite ways to prepare and serve our 6 packs of the Jumbo Quail (fully dressed/no gibs) is to stuff them with our  Alpaca Meat/Offal Blend.
 So easy! And a package of each go together just so perfectly both nutritionally and prep wise.
Quail are a soft, easy to consume small, whole animal for raw fed dogs and cats of any age/size. They are approximately 10% bone, which is a great balanced start from which you can adjust, if/as needed, for your animals by serving with extra offal or bone, as required by your pet.
When "fully dressed" for human consumption (butchered/cleaned/trimmed and chef/restaurant ready to cook), they lack all the nutrient dense goodies our carnivores need such as heads, blood, feather, skin, feet, organs.
To replace some of this nutrition, you should serve or prepare along with heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, gizzards, sweetbreads, green tripe, feet/heads, blood, seaweed/herbs, and eggs.
Any combination can work for a balanced over time menu plan.
I often choose the Alpaca Meat/Offal blend, serving with eggs, seaweed, Healthy Powder. Sometimes I use our SFRAW Offal Blends in lieu of the Alpaca Meat/Offal Blend, but you can use any nutrient dense offal cut or combinations.
Briar got his served with a hand minced/mix of organic   asparagus, parsley, kale, radicchio, dandelion, celery, oregano garnish  (he left most of it, but took a few nibbles); MarinePhytoplankton and a side serving of the Mattole raw goat whey and bovine colostrum plus  Ancestral Beef Spleen tonight.
He finished off everything. Licked the Mattole bowl clean.
PS - Gosh, I LOVE the Mattole Valley Goat Protein No. 0 product so much. Pure, raw, pasture raised goat milk whey is combined with bovine colostrum - this is the perfect, delicious STRENGTHENING shelf stable blend to build and maintain muscle mass, and support the immune system -- just what a lot of seniors really need to maintain vitality and build strength using whole foods "all in one". Plus, Mattole is just a really great company located in Southern CA.
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INSPIRATIONAL IDEA
Oh my goodness. Cody and his sweet momma (@itsgoodboycody ) gathered a unique collection of very special goodies from their favorite local dog-centric small businesses to make COVID-19 care packages for all Cody's friends! Wow - what a wonderful idea!
This is amazing!😍 Cody sent out a bunch of lovingly 😍 prepared, sweet gift/care packages 💝🎁 to friends during #shelterinplace 👍
🙏Thank you SO MUCH for sending joy, supporting and delighting your friends while also supporting your favorite small businesses during the crisis. 🤗 Way to go, Cody! What an inspiration your generous ❤ heart is!
🙏Thank you for supporting @SFRAW and the #sfrawcommunity #sfrawmembersarethebest
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BACK IN STOCK: ANCESTRAL SUPPLEMENTS
REBALANCE WITH SUPPLEMENTING "LIKE WITH LIKE"
Whole food supplements using nutrient dense offal/organs. We are grateful to have finally received an order of the following now in stock and available:
| Grass Fed Beef Brain with Liver |
| Grass Fed Beef Lung with Liver |
| Grass Fed Beef Spleen |
| Grass Fed Bone Marrow |
| Grass Fed Colostrum |
| Grass Fed Desiccated Beef Heart |
| Grass Fed Desiccated Beef Liver |
| Grass Fed Desiccated Beef Organs (Liver, Heart, Kidney, Pancreas, Spleen) |
| Grass Fed Desiccated Beef Pancreas |
| Grass Fed Kidney |
| Grass Fed Natural Desiccated Thyroid |
| Grass Fed Prostate With Liver |
| Grass Fed Thymus With Liver |
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Yay!
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  Masks/Face Covering Required (per government order)
All volunteers, employees and members/shoppers entering SFRAW must wear a face covering. This can be a simple mask, bandana or scarf. Get creative! There's some real fun and creativity to be had here...perhaps you pull out your #burningman festival styles? Or, something elegant and classic like a silk scarf #hermesscarf ? Opportunity to tap into your cultural or spiritual heritage by donning traditional veils or face cover? If you come in to shop and need a mask, we do have a few available $3/ea to shoppers in need. Those are still so hard to get & expensive...try a bandana or scarf! Etsy has a lot of cool options or DIY something very YOU - can't wait to see what our members do!
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Posted March 27th:
Calling all SFRAW Members! We NEED YOUR HELP! SEEKING VOLUNTEERS for a few key positions:
DRIVER to pickup an order from one of our smaller producer/suppliers located in Davis. We have an order to pickup from a local producer that will meet you off their farm/property. You will be required to pick-up sanitized coolers from us at SFRAW, drive to Davis at a coordinated time/place to meet our producer, then return the product immediately to SFRAW where we will accept the delivery here. Time/day TBD based on the producer's schedule/availability (typically M-F). Must be a current low-risk, healthy and fit SFRAW Member in good health, with space for three (3) of our large marine coolers in your vehicle (SUV, station wagon or pickup/similar), and able to lift 40-lbs. Please contact us to coordinate. Thank you!
"CONTACT-FREE-ish" PICKUP/DROP OFF ORDERS TO LOCAL MEMBERS (out to all SF Bay Area locations) Volunteer to pick-up and deliver orders to fellow shelter-in-place members. We're running out of space in our freezer with all the orders and great inventory that we have in stock now (yay!) But now we really need to get the orders out to those that have reserved product. We are grateful and supportive of those sheltering in place, maintaining their civic duty and doing their part to stay healthy/protect high-risk household members and to flatten the curve by staying home. If you are a low-risk, fit current SFRAW Member in good health and can follow our protocols for a safe, contact-free delivery to member's homes, we may have orders for you to deliver. Right now, no one has actually asked for this service, but we really need help moving these orders out of our freezer ASAP! So if we can get a few of them out and home to people today and through this weekend that would be a wonderful service to us and to those members that need product brought to them at home. Please let us know your name/best way to contact you, your location (can be anywhere in the greater Bay Area, not just SF) and areas that you are willing to drive to make a delivery to member's doors.
Need Home Delivery while sheltering in place? CURRENT MEMBERS SHELTERING IN PLACE THAT NEED HELP WITH THIS/DELIVERY VIA VOLUNTEER - PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL US: 415 225 0589 (we have members already offering and ready to help you now!)
*VIRTUAL SHOPPERS & CONTACT-FREE DELIVERY TO MEMBERS* Volunteer to visit & shop at SFRAW for a fellow member you know or simply post on our Facebook page with an offer to shop for other members that cannot visit us right now. Yay for technology! Simply use your phone's camera/video capabilities to shop for them virtually! We can accept payment over the phone or online after you shop for them and during check-out. Then, if you can, deliver the order over to the shelter-in-place member you have assisted. What a COOL way to connect and support other members during this crazy time! This could be really fun - by using our phones, this is a safe way to interact with one another on a personal level. If you are a low-risk, fit current SFRAW Member in good health and can follow our protocols for a safe, contact-free delivery to member's homes, we may have members for you to shop for/with virtually and then deliver to. Please let us know your name/best way to contact you, your location (can be anywhere in the greater Bay Area, not just SF) and areas that you are willing to drive to make a delivery to member's doors.
For Volunteer Drivers: in addition to being a healthy, current SFRAW member, we will require a copy of current CA driver's license, insurance and vehicle registration; must be willing/able to lift 40-lbs, and to follow our contact-free protocols for a safe delivery during the Covid-19 crisis. You will use your own vehicle, and cover associated toll fees/gas as part of your volunteer service. However, we provide all volunteers with a treat of healthy drinks, snacks or goodies for your service (no hugs right now!) For members that are able, we also encourage/allow members to contribute a little $ to help cover gas, etc. if you are delivering to their homes for them. This is all voluntary, of course. Our community supporting one another.
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MEMBER-ONLY SERVICE: FREE MENTORING
BOOK HERE
SFRAW Mentoring Sessions "Leading the Curious to the Courageous!" (30 minutes)
SFRAW Members are encouraged to work with a SFRAW Mentor in alignment with our Mission, Values and Goals. Mentors guide and support those just getting started/during the transition period, or seeking to expand upon their current raw/fresh foods menu. Switching to DIY? Need suggestions on what to buy/try at SFRAW? Practical questions? Struggling? Get support with techniques/foods for your unique situation. SFRAW Mentors are here to guide you along the journey!
Mentors are not licensed veterinarians, they provide non-veterinary advice only.
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Have you checked out the show yet? WILDLY HEALTHY LIVE with Matt Rowe and Kasie Maxwell Grujcic
Episodes are available to watch any time for free!
They can be found on the following Facebook pages:
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SFRAW Q&A: Are Cooked Bones Safe? How to safely feed your dog or cat bones: Raw vs. Cooked
SFRAW Answers to Frequently Asked Questions! Today we’ve tackled the topic of the safety of feeding cooked bones – plus, some safety tips on feeding raw bones get “tossed into the…(more)
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