Solving the downtown food desert is a regional priority and we are laser-focused on supporting regional economic growth.

We aim to be a flagship store for locally sourced and sustainably produced foods and products.

Why a Co-Op?

Across the nation and around the world, co-operative food markets are changing how food is getting from farms to tables. These grocery stores are small-scale, owner-operated, democratically run purveyors of locally grown food from small-scale producers.

We are a true community, owned by the same people who live and work here. When we open, member-owners will benefit from:

• A like-minded community that cares about local, healthy food
• Special discounts from vendors passed down to members
• Patronage refunds based on usage
• Discounts on co-op classes and events
• Quantity ordering privileges

Co-op Facts

• Co-ops support many more local farms and producers
• Multiplier effects (positive community impact) higher than conventional grocers
• Co-ops create jobs, directly and indirectly
• Every dollar goes back to the community and helps it grow
• Co-ops support consumers’ desire to be selective with where their money goes
• Member-owners get a voice
• Our food is not just healthy, it’s healthy and affordable
• Co-ops have a built-in commitment to reduce income inequality
• Co-ops donate more food to local pantries