Online and Local Food Co-ops
Cooperatives are uniquely linking local people with local foods.
- Co-ops provide online shopping for local foods.
- Co-ops operate retail food stores and feature local farmers.
- Co-ops jointly market local products.
- Co-ops are owned by farmers, ranchers and consumers, you and your neighbor.
We have assisted communities from Oregon to Alaska, and Hawaii to Idaho to connect with local foods through cooperatives.
The innovation of cooperatives was featured in the 2012 conference, Cultivating NW Co-ops: Celebrating Our Food Community. The conference featured speakers from cooperatives providing meat processing, grain and legume marketing, rural electricity, financial services, retail grocery sales, and online local product sales.
These and many other cooperatives are benefiting their communities across the nation.
Food Co-ops Support Your Community
There are dozens of food co-ops throughout the Pacific Northwest. For this holiday season, consider doing your shopping for holiday dinners and baking with them. In addition, many co-ops also provide an assortment of cards, calendars, and other gift items.
Shopping at a co-op keeps your dollars local and helps support local workers and producers. In addition, many food co-ops also help provide local food pantries and provide support to non-profits in their region.
