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July 22, 2026
Folsom and Sacramento, Calif. – (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.
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SAFE Credit Union has made members an integral part of its vision since 1940. Over the years the credit union has kept the focus on what really matters, putting members first, a formula that has seen SAFE grow into a leading financial institution in Northern California with $4.3 billion in assets and about 244,000 members. SAFE crafts every cutting-edge product and sterling service with members’ needs foremost in mind. In addition to banking services conveniently available through online, chat, mobile, or phone options, SAFE offers in-person services for members and small businesses at service centers across the Greater Sacramento region. SAFE is a not-for-profit, state-chartered credit union with membership open to businesses and individuals living or working in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Sutter, Butte, Nevada, Solano, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Yuba, Amador, and Alameda counties. Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. Insured by NCUA. www.safecu.org
About the Perfect Cents Podcast
The purpose of the Perfect Cents podcast is to educate and inform on topics surrounding financial wellbeing. The podcast does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice and may not apply to individuals situations. Viewers and listeners should consult with their own financial, tax or legal adviser for specific information pertaining to their individual situation. The views and opinions expressed on the Perfect Cents podcast are those of the participants expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of SAFE Credit Union or any of its officials.
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