When:
November 5, 2023 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
2023-11-05T10:30:00+00:00
2023-11-05T11:30:00+00:00
Where:
St. James Lutheran Church
Contact:
503-227-2439

Fair Trade Sale:

WELCA Fair Trade Products Price Increases …
“First, the good news: chocolate bar prices are unchanged! Equal Exchange 2.8 oz. bars will remain priced at $3/bar. Their 3.5 oz dark chocolate bar with whole almonds will remain priced at $3.50/bar. These prices have been in effect since 2018.
The unfortunate news is that Equal Exchange coffee prices will increase substantially. Most St. James coffee prices have been held at the same level since 2009, mostly by purchasing coffee only when Equal Exchange offered a special sale price, and included free shipping. We continue to watch for those offers, and expect the next one will arrive after Thanksgiving. Beginning with the November 5th Coffee/Chocolate sale, most coffee bag prices will increase $1.50 to $2/bag. A good example is French Roast coffee, (either drip or whole bean), formerly sold at $7.50/10 oz bag, will now be priced at $9/bag. The wholesale cost for this product is $8.70/bag. It is important to note that WELCA has never sought to make a large profit on coffee/chocolate sales. Our mission is to buy Fair Trade products to support Fair Trade farmers – particularly women farmers and small farm Fair Trade operations.
WELCA continues to provide Fair Trade coffee for both congregational coffee hours and the St. James staff. Your donations at our monthly sale are always appreciated! A new price list has been posted on the hallway bulletin board outside the Pioneer Chapel.”
–Ann Tohlen, WELCA Coffee/Chocolate Lady

Each month St. James Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA) sell fair trade goods in the Pioneer Chapel after worship. Your purchase of fairly traded coffee, tea, and chocolate help support farmers all over the world!