A food co-op is different from a regular grocery store in its reinvestment of profit back into the community and mission to promote the health and viability of the local economy.

The average food co-op:

• Sources 80% of their stock from local farms and purveyors
• Pays above average wage
• Promotes sustainability measures for a greener planet – like recycling, composting, and reduced waste
• Donates 13% of profits to charity