Folsom, CA (July 22, 2026) |
An episode of SAFE's Perfect Cents podcast recently dropped featuring the credit union’s longtime business banking member Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op’s Chief Executive Officer Brian Munn.
Listen and watch the episode here on SAFE’s YouTube channel.
In a deep dive discussion, Munn and host Alex Becerra talk about the many ways co-ops, including not-for-profit cooperatives like SAFE, align to strengthen communities by giving back to the community, supporting each other’s industries, and empowering other regional small businesses. The Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op has been a business banking member with SAFE Credit Union since 2017.
“That’s what we do at Sac Co-op really, is the big thing, is creating the access to the local farmers, to the local community,” Munn says, who has worked in the food industry from the butcher block to a now CEO.
The podcast's discussion also turns to other topics including the “slow food” industry along with how the Sac Natural Foods Co-op strives to provide food access and value to its members and customers through special discounts including for those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
SAFE Credit Union offers a variety of business banking services and promotions including checking and savings accounts, business money market accounts, VISA® business credit cards, commercial vehicle lending as well as Small Business Administration (SBA) and commercial lending.
The Sacramento Business Journal named Munn a “40 Under 40” honoree in 2025 recognizing outstanding business professionals in the Sacramento area.
In January, the United Natural Foods Inc. recognized the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op with its prestigious Michael Funk Legacy Award, named in honor of a pioneer of the natural foods industry.
To interview SAFE Credit Union Community Development Specialist and podcast host Alex Becerra, contact SAFE’s Senior Communications and Public Relations Specialist Robyn Eifertsen by phone or text at (916) 809-7002 or at robyn.slagle-eifertsen@safecu.
To speak with Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op CEO Brian Munn, contact Executive Administrator Amy Wagenknecht awagenknecht@sac.coop.
