Q. Am I required to work at a distribution?
A. No, working is not required. Members pay a small surcharge added to the wholesale prices we pay. These are what support the co-op's overhead such as rent, utilities,and paying those that are able to work. This allows those with small children or full time jobs to participate that may not have been able to otherwise.
Q. Do I have to purchase full cases?
A. While ordering in full cases result in an additional savings, ordering is actually not required at all. Some members choose to just purchase their produce or shop the shelves. Many of the vendors that we purchase from do not require ordering by the case at all.
Q. How does the produce program work?
A. Each week an email is sent to the members that has produce choices for the upcoming distribution. This usually has between 25-30 different items that are always certified organic. Members are able to select the items and amounts that best suit their families needs. Ordering weekly is not required.
Q. Do you have a source for local meat?
A. We are currently buy from two local farmers that are our source of grassfed beef and lamb, free range chicken and turkey, pork, lunchmeats and eggs.
Q. Are you able to supply sources of food for those with dietary restrictions such as gluten intolerance, dairy and other allergies?
A. YES! With our vast source of vendors, the availability is endless. Many have told us that it has saved them from shopping at 4-5 different stores. Once we get to know our families needs we are able to help direct them to these products.
Q. What kind of savings can I expect?
A. Savings can range anywhere from 20-40%. Many of the vendors that we purchase from offer truckload sales and promotions such as overstocks as well. We can obtain these savings because we don't have to maintain an expensive inventory based on what families "might" what to buy and we order in volume that qualifies us for these prices.
Q. What are some of vendors you purchase from?
A. We buy from many difference sources such as Frontier Natural Products, Bell and Evans, Sami's Bakery, Creswick Farms, Almar Orchards, Westwind Mills, Common Spirit Organics, as well as United Natural Foods which gives us all the national brands such as Amy,s Bob's Red Mill, Eden's, Julie's Ice Cream, So Delicious, Muir Glen, Pamela's, Seventh Generation, Tinkyada....the list goes on and on.
Q. Is there a fee to belong?
A. There is a one time fee of $40.00 to belong. Members may shop at either locations.
Q. How do I join?
A. You may notify us by email or stop by one of the distributions to request a membership form which will provide us with your contact information such as name, email address, phone number, etc. We have a member packet that contains information to help members get on board along with orientation meetings every Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at the Brighton location to go over the ordering procedure and answer any additional questions members may have.
