Food For Thought, Wakefield, RI

06/19/2025

For months and months you have been sending me messages that you're taking down this page...

Please go ahead and do it!

05/02/2022

At the end of the day...

The local community would rather pay $3 less on Amazon.

03/31/2017

Announcing the Launch of foodGevity the new, local holistic program in health revolution founded by: Kathleen Mitchell, RDH, CHHC, CFN & Janet Verney, CHC
https://foodgevity.com/foodgevity-program/

05/23/2016

Lots of products up to 50% OFF!! Baskets, Wooden Shelves, Slat-Wall Retail Fixtures, Heavy-Duty Retail Shelves, Display Racks, Refrigerators, Freezers, Condensing Units, Scales, AND MORE ~ ALL FOR SALE by May 30th!! Call or stop by 9-6. Large equipment off-site.

05/17/2016

Join us this Saturday May 21 for our FINAL FREE CLASS here at Food For Thought:

Kundalini Yoga with Jessica Gloor, Saturday 5/21 10:30-11:30

If you have tried yoga but not yet Kundalini yoga, or if you are new to Yoga altogether, you owe it to yourself to come to this presentation. Personally, I have gained more from my Kundalini yoga than I have from other yoga practices as well as other therapies to ease stress, bring some inner peace in a world/life full of demands & troubles. Let Jessica give you an introduction and dispel misunderstandings of what this style of practice is about and involves. Kundalini Yoga is considered the yoga of awareness, this presentation will show you what typical classes include and how it can easily be incorporated into your daily life. This practice works to strengthen the immune, nervous and glandular systems, giving us greater stamina and grace to face the hectic manner of our daily lives. Please call the store or come in to sign up so that Jessica knows how many to expect and can prepare accordingly.

05/17/2016

SAD NEWS FROM US AT FOOD FOR THOUGHT...

For those of you who do not already know we have decided to close our doors at the end of this month after 29 years of business. This decision was the most difficult and heart-wrenching decision we've ever had to make. As you know we have been trying to work through some difficult times over the past six months. Recently we were pursuing relocating to a smaller store and had formed a collaboration with Marcie Millar at Vitamin Smart to join forces to offer more in-depth professional supplements and dietary consultations, along with a functional food focus. In the final weeks leading up to this move we, as owners of Food for Thought, stepped back to take a closer look and ask ourselves if it is the right decision for us and our family to continue. Unfortunately for the fate of the store the answer was no. We are confident that we have made the right decision for ourselves and our family, but our heart aches for the loss to our beloved customers and the community.

It has been an honor for us and the staff to get to know you over the years. I truly couldn't imagine a better environment to work in every day. Your support and belief in what we do has kept us a vibrant, independent, small business for nearly three decades. We are eternally grateful for the opportunity, and hope to leave a legacy that others may continue in new and exciting ways in the future.

Everywhere we look we were blessed. We consistently had the best staff a retail store could ever dream of. Top-notch people with knowledge, heart, sincerity, humor, talent and creativity. They always put our customers' needs first and went above and beyond the call of duty. And the same gratitude goes for you, our customer. You have been loyal, kind, and have always opened your heart to our mission and to us personally. Over time you generously donated your collective wisdom about health and wellness, and you went out of your way to support us. We couldn't be more grateful. A special thank-you to those who shared their expertise in our educational classes over the past few months.

Let's all remember the best that the store had to offer to the community. We should celebrate this wonderful, unique journey together. Thank you for the great memories such as our spectacular 20th & 25th Anniversary celebrations, and the cozy 2014 Local Craft Holiday Fair. And thank you to all of the passionate local farms and food creators for supplying us with the healthiest local products available.

While it is time that Food For Thought as a retail store ends, it is possible we may keep the brand alive in other venues. For example, we know many of you will miss the organic grass-fed beef from Maine and other quality meat selections that were unique to Food for Thought and not available at all of the nearby grocery stores. So stay tuned via email and Facebook for news of us keeping that going.

We encourage you to keep your patronage focused on the other local, small independent establishments in the area. For example, Marcie Millar at Vitamin Smart is a highly experienced Licensed Dietary Nutritionist and is able to offer expert advice on diet and supplement plans for all health conditions. She has a great selection of supplements on hand and I know that she can order almost any of the supplements we've carried. If you're a Solgar fan, we suggest Wakefield Prescription. For prepared healthy foods, herbs, bulk items, and truly nutritious foods we suggest the South County Food Co-Op. If you're willing to travel don't forget about Back to Basics in East Greenwich.

Everyone always said how great the store smelled. We're not sure what the smell used to be but we're pretty sure over the past year it's Bob Baxter's Helios products being bottled in our basement. So if you're nostalgic for the smell we suggest you grab a bottle!

Thank you for being great family members, friends, healers and lovers of all things healthy! I hope our paths cross soon and until then please keep your spirit alive among the local small businesses.

Sincerely,
Kristina & Jonathan Wilk

05/13/2016

This Saturday! May 14 9:30-11:30 @ Food For Thought
Illness to Wellness:Functional Food & Medicine with Kathleen Mitchell
**Please call or come in to sign up so the presenter has an estimate of how many to expect (leave your number in case of a reschedule)
*If you are suffering or anyone you know is suffering from any number of differing symptoms and looking for answers, this talk is for you. Take healing into your own hands and bring back optimum health with Functional Nutritionist Kathleen Mitchell. She will be sharing her "Signature System" and show you how to turn that illness into wellness. (Suggested $10 donation, 100% given to support one of Kathleens favorite causes)
www.nourishyourneeds.com

05/10/2016

Good afternoon Foodies :) We hope all is well with you out there on this gorgeous day! We have the unfortunate news to pass along that Bob Baxter's EFT-Meridian Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) Class that was scheduled for tonight will have to be POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Check out his website @ http://thewellnessfactor.org/ for more information if you were planning on attending tonight. Please feel free to call the store if you have any questions - and have a beautiful day! 401-789-2445

These three techniques are a true gift to us all and combining them can help to bring balance and healing on all mental, physical and emotional levels.

05/08/2016

This weeks CLASSES @ Food For Thought: (full class destriptions below)
**Tues 5/10 6-7:30 EFT-Meridian Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) with Bob Baxter, author of Why Are You?
**Sat 5/14 9:30-11:30 Illness to Wellness:Functional Food & Medicine with Kathleen Mitchell

EFT-Meridian Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) with Bob Baxter; Tues 5/10 6-7:30 (Free, donations welcomed)
*Learn to de-stress in minutes and “on-the-spot" with EFT Meridian-Tapping (www.emofree.com), as created by Gary Craig. This simple meridian energy therapy is useful for helping a wide variety of problems including pain, emotional trauma, phobias and addictions. Stimulating 7 key meridian points by tapping on them, while focusing on the pain or problem, unlocks the block and deletes the un-supporting “program”. Similarly, you can "down-load" positive feeling that you want and that will support you. EFT and Jin shin work well together. “This is without a doubt the most potent de-stress method on the planet!

Illness to Wellness:Functional Food & Medicine with Kathleen Mitchell; Saturday May 14 9:30-11:30 (Suggested $10 donation, 100% given to support one of Kathleens favorite causes)
*If you are suffering or anyone you know is suffering from any number of differing symptoms and looking for answers, this talk is for you. Take healing into your own hands and bring back optimum health with Functional Nutritionist Kathleen Mitchell. She will be sharing her "Signature System" and show you how to turn that illness into wellness. www.nourishyourneeds.com

05/03/2016

This weeks FREE WORKSHOP at Food For Thought:
***Tues 5/3 6pm with Bob Baxter
QUANTUM STRETCH: BRING YOUR PAIN & TIGHTNESS, LEAVE WITHOUT IT!
Most pain and tightness comes from a tight or damaged connective tissue system. These classes have proven to be 100% successful with people not having success with doctors and physical therapy. Bob will do quick shot sessions to help relieve most painful areas within 5 to 10 minutes - low back pain, carpel tunnel, tight arms, hands and elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, thighs. Learn a few simple steps that you can do at home to help your family. In most cases drugs and surgery afre not necessary. Bob has taught massage & physical therapists, chiropractors and the lay person Quantum Stretch for over 8 years across North America.

04/28/2016

Are you someone or do you have a loved one who is suffering from COGNITIVE DECLINE? This is happening to younger and younger people, and is SCARY!
Join us this SATURDAY Apr 30th, 10-11am FOR A FREE CLASS discussing the MIND FIT SERIES: ACTIVITIES TO BOOS BRAIN HEALTH with Patricia Schumacher.
Patricia is Home Care Assistance of RI's brain fitness expert and Cognitive Therapeutics Interventionist. This presentation will introduce proactive ways to enhance cognitive functioning, including activities used in the Cognitive Therapeutics Method™, a science-based cognitive stimulation program. Just like the body, the brain experiences changes in structure and function as a result of aging. While this is typical for everyone, there are positive lifestyle changes you can make to keep your mind sharper for longer. Whether you are experiencing difficulties or you have a loved one with difficulties, come to this workshop and find hope & solutions. ***A CALL OR VISIT IN STORE TO SIGN UP IS APPRECIATED (THOUGH NOT BINDING) BY THE PRESENTER SO THAT THEY KNOW HOW MANY TO EXPECT, IF THERE IS NO-ONE SIGNED UP, THE CLASS IS LIKELY TO BE RESCHEDULED. SIGN UP AND LEAVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER SO THAT WE MAY CONFIRM OR LET YOU KNOW OF A POSSIBLE RESCHEDULE...WE THANK YOU!

04/26/2016

This week, 2 FREE classes/presentations at Food For Thought, Wakefield, RI:
**Tues Apr 26th, 6-7:30 Jin Shin Jyutsu
with Bob Baxter (author of Why Are You?)
Jin Shin Jyutsu for self-help and on others. Learn the original chakra balancing technique thats over 2000 years old. The Main Central Vertical may be the only healing technique you ever need! Also, learn the 26 points and their meanings they have in our lives. Using your hands as energy jumper cables, this simple technique can assist bring harmony to most all maladies.
**Sat. Apr 30th, 10-11am Mind Fit Series: Activities to Boost Brain Health with Patricia Schumacher, Home Care Assistance’s brain fitness expert and Cognitive Therapeutics Interventionist. This presentation will introduce proactive ways to enhance cognitive functioning, including activities used in the Cognitive Therapeutics Method™, a science-based cognitive stimulation program. Just like the body, the brain experiences changes in structure and function as a result of aging. While this is typical for everyone, there are positive lifestyle changes you can make to keep your mind sharper for longer. Whether you are experiencing difficulties or you have a loved one with difficulties, come to this workshop and find hope & solutions.
***IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COMING TO ANY OF THE CLASSES THIS WEEK, PLEASE CALL THE STORE TO GET SIGNED UP, THIS WAY THE PRESENTERS KNOW HOW MANY TO EXPECT. WE HAVE HAD SOME PRESENTERS CANCEL DUE TO LACK OF SIGN UP BUT THEN HAVE HAD WALK-INS SHOW UP AFTER THE CLASS WAS CANCELLED/RESCHEDULED. WHILE NOT OBLIGATED BY SIGNING UP, WE AT LEAST HAVE AN IDEA WHETHER TO EXPECT SOME, MANY OR FEW & IF YOU LEAVE YOUR PHONE NUMBER & THE WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED, WE CAN CONTACT YOU TO LET YOU KNOW, AS WELL AS A RESCHEDULE DATE. MANY THANKS!