50 Years of Rainbow 1000-Piece Commemorative Jigsaw Puzzle from Rainbow Grocery Cooperative

Puzzle Details

• 1000 pieces
• Finished size: 19.7” x 27.6”
• Ribbon-cut
• Matte finish
• Box size: 10” x 9” x 2”
• Low dust

Thoughtfully Sourced

• Printed with vegetable-based inks by an FSC-certified manufacturer
• Puzzle pieces come in a reusable, resealable bag for easy storage
• Packaged in a recyclable 10" x 9" x 2" rigid box showcasing the original artwork
• Independently safety tested to US and EU toy standards (ASTM F963 and EN71)
• Made in a factory independently audited for fair labor practices and worker safety (BSCI)
  

Why You’ll Love It

• A thoughtful gift for Rainbow Grocery fans and San Francisco locals
• Frame-worthy artwork makes a beautiful display once completed
• Encourages mindful, screen-free relaxation and quality downtime
• Supports local artists and small businesses with every purchase
• Precision-cut pieces offer a tight, satisfying fit and can be moved in sections
• Includes a high-quality printed reference image for easy puzzling

About the Puzzle

Celebrate 50 Years of Rainbow Grocery Cooperative

Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Rainbow Grocery Cooperative, a beloved San Francisco institution rooted in the People’s Food Movement. This unique 1,000-piece puzzle features a stunning rainbow gradient collage, designed from early morning photographs taken inside Rainbow Grocery before opening hours.

Artists DeAnna Tibbs and Anna Costa Rowan, who connected through an online community, envisioned the concept and captured the colorful ambiance of the store. Renowned author and illustrator Innosanto Nagara brought their vision to life by designing the final image as a vibrant collage.

This puzzle is more than just a game—it’s a tribute to the power of worker ownership and community resilience.

About Rainbow Grocery Cooperative

 A black and white design reading "Celebrating 50 Years Rainbow Grocery Worker Owned Co-op Since 1975 San Francisco"

Rainbow opened its first storefront in 1975 on 16th Street near Valencia. Rainbow opened with volunteer labor at a time that there was no natural foods industry and was a healthy vegetarian alternative to the typical grocery sore.

A black and white photo of people standing in front of a storefront under a sign labeled Rainbow Grocery

In 1983, Rainbow made the move to Mission and 15th Streets with the support of customer loans. With 105 workers it was the biggest health food store in the city. In the 1990s Rainbow officially incorporated as a California Cooperative and on April 25th, 1996 Rainbow opened its current location at 1745 Folsom Street. With over 200 worker owners Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is one of the largest worker-owned, collectively-run, cooperatives in the US. Because of our workers and our community we continue to thrive today.

About the Artists

DeAnna Tibbs (left) is a 3rd-generation Bay Area photographer and a partner of Oakland Puzzle Company. Her focus is on landscape and nature photography, but she also loves still-life and portraits. She lives in North Oakland with her husband, daughter, three cats, and a dog. She covets paper maps and blue cheese.

Anna Costa Rowan (right) is an artist, sewist, amateur photographer, and bird nerd who lives in Oakland, California. Anna has been a worker owner at Rainbow Grocery Co-op in San Francisco since 1996 and currently works as their Book & Gift buyer. She was previously a member of the Cheese department, Office department, and served over 15 years on various organizing committees including the Board of Directors.