More than just a grocery store, we are a community resource. We know our local suppliers and strive to connect them with the rest of our members by serving as an outlet for their products and by connecting them directly with consumers. Our goal is to strengthen our local economy by complementing the goods these local businesses offer.
The Food Coop has a multi-faceted outreach program. We sponsor, host and participate in a number of community events.
Each winter Be Local NC hosts a monthly series of winter markets that serve as a venue for farmers and other producers. They also host the annual Getting Connected event that brings together food
Each winter Be Local NC hosts a monthly series of winter markets that serve as a venue for farmers and other producers. They also host the annual Getting Connected event that brings together food
producers and consumers each January. The Food Coop is one of the primary sponsors of each of these events.
We also put on a number of community events each year. In March of 2009 we started a monthly 'Food for Thought' film series at the Lyric Cinema. The films are shown on the third Tuesday of each month
We also put on a number of community events each year. In March of 2009 we started a monthly 'Food for Thought' film series at the Lyric Cinema. The films are shown on the third Tuesday of each month
at 7 p.m., pertain to food and are FREE. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
We also host an annual member meeting. The Fall Harvest Festival, hosted by New Belgium Brewing Company last year, serves as our major point of contact between BOD, staff and membership.
We also host an annual member meeting. The Fall Harvest Festival, hosted by New Belgium Brewing Company last year, serves as our major point of contact between BOD, staff and membership.