Food Coop getting started in Spartanburg (Greenville, Woodruff: loft, how much, purchases)

[Gregg Jocoy]

For some finding locally grown produce, organic products, and bulk products at a reasonable price has been difficult. Recently a group of people in Spartanburg has begun to pull together people and resources to open a food cooperative in Spartanburg. Because I have not posted ten times here I cannot provide you with a link to their site.

However, if you do a websearch for "Hub City Food Coop" you should find a link to their site. They also have a Facebook page.

[jazzyk298]

Thanks! I will look into this. Here's the link I've found: Hub City Co-op

[sadiemagnolia]

looks awesome! we are excited! thank you for the info.

[Skyliner]

Good to see Spartanburg finally catching up. Food co-ops have been flourishing elsewhere in the Upstate for many years.

[Gaelcat]

That is awesome! I so wish Greenville would start something like that too.

[Skyliner]

Originally Posted by Gaelcat

That is awesome! I so wish Greenville would start something like that too.

You can easily be part of nearby established local co-ops.

LocallyGrown.net — Upstate SC Locally Grown Market - orders delivered to West End Coffee Company in Downtown Greenville and at Whole Foods Market on Woodruff Road in Greenville.

Upstate Food Co-Op Six Mile, SC

Related links:

GOFO

Home

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/index.shtml - broken link)

Upstate School of Ag

http://www.sustainablegreenville.com/

[JacqueR]

You might also want to check out The Grain Loft. Their website is The Grain Loft - Bulk Grain and Baking Supplies They sell bulk grain, beans, flour, nuts, etc.

[Eldemila]

Originally Posted by JacqueR

You might also want to check out The Grain Loft. Their website is The Grain Loft - Bulk Grain and Baking Supplies They sell bulk grain, beans, flour, nuts, etc.

Thanks for that link, had no idea there was any place like this around. I bake bread using only whole wheat, and while I prefer King Arthur, I do like to try new flours once in a while, so this is good to know.

[Made_it_To_the_Metroplex]

Does one have to be a "member" to shop at a co-op? Those things have always sort of confused me.

[daveatgso]

Originally Posted by UpstateBooster

Does one have to be a "member" to shop at a co-op? Those things have always sort of confused me.

Typically, no. Just like shopping anywhere. Members typically receive an incremental discount based on how much they work at the co-op. Discounts are also given for bulk purchases without being a member, and are typically 10%. Bulk purchases are things like a case of tofu, or a 25 lb bag of beans. You don't have to shop at a co-op to get bulk discounts, though. Earth Fare gives them (unfortunately Trader Joes doesn't). You have to pay a fee to join, which is used for operational expenses. Some give it back if you quit, some don't. Some co-ops are good, some suck.