Local Supporting Local | Mama Jean's Natural Market
03Dec

New Local Blend for That Teas

03 December

Ancient cultures have been using herbs for thousands of years to promote healthy living. Local specialty tea company, Blend For That, was founded on that very premise. They offer an exquisite selection of tea blends chosen for wellness with unmatched flavor. You can find five of their blends on our shelves in the bulk herb section at any MaMa Jeans location.

Their story:  

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01Oct

Meet Your Local Farmer: Box Turtle

01 October

Box Turtle started on the outskirts of St. Louis back in 2009, growing veggies for farmers’ markets and a small CSA. In 2011,  Box turtle expanded their operation to its current home in Mount Vernon, MO. Certified USDA organic since 2013, Box Turtle strives to produce the best possible vegetables. All lettuces are usually harvested within 2 days of delivery, giving you the freshest farm-to-table taste possible. They supply us with cucumbers, zucchinis, and greens. In fact, they make a salad mix just for us!

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03Apr

Change for Change: OACAC

03 April

OACAC is a nonprofit agency working to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in the Ozarks. As part of a nationwide network of Community Action Agencies, OACAC continues the fight against poverty with innovative programs and expanded services for children through Head Start and Early Head Start. From developing programs for families to initiating community projects, OACAC is committed to making the Ozarks a better place to live and work for all residents.

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02Mar

Change for Change - GYNCA

02 March

GYNCA provides education, support and resources to women in southwest Missouri with gynecologic cancers, and raises awareness about early-warning signs and symptoms.

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02Feb

Change for Change - Foundation for Springfield Public Schools

02 February

Now more than ever, great learning is the key to future success for our 25,000 Springfield Public Schools students. Great learning can also be expensive. New technology, tools, and field trips all cost extra money. Since 1990, the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools has worked with our donors to bridge the gap between funding and learning. Our vision is to promote educational excellence for every child by working with the public school system and the community.

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06Oct

Local Supporting Local

06 October

At MaMa Jean’s, we love local. Since our doors opened in 2002, we have partnered with area farmers, bakers, growers and artists to showcase exceptional quality from right here in the Ozarks. We believe in the relationships we have formed with our neighbors and trust the care and passion they put into their delicious work. By supporting local, we can get high quality, real food at a fair price, while supporting Ozarks farmers, improving the local economy, and reducing our environmental impact.

Local food can be categorized two ways:

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28Sep

Spare Change for Change

28 September

The mission of Isabel’s House is to provide immediate refuge for children ages birth to 12 whose families are in crisis. Greene County continues to record one of the highest rates of child abuse and neglect in the state of Missouri. The physical, psychological, emotional, and societal impact of child abuse and neglect are lifelong. Child abuse and neglect is preventable, which is why, for the last 10 years, Isabel’s House has been providing 24/7/365 care for the community’s most vulnerable children, when the family is in crisis.

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