Our Mission:
Nourish.
We provide healthy, responsible and reasonably priced foods, while supporting farmers and companies that grow and distribute food in an ethical and sustainable manner. All are welcome!
We provide healthy, responsible and reasonably priced foods, while supporting farmers and companies that grow and distribute food in an ethical and sustainable manner. All are welcome!
Our Products
The goal of the Bushwick Food Co-op is to bring affordable and sustainably produced items to Bushwick and our surrounding areas. We strive to source products that are ethical, organic, and/or local.
We're supported primarily by our members who contribute a small amount of their time in exchange for large discounts on products. That being said, the Co-op strives to strengthen community bonds, so non-members are more that welcome to shop at prices that are still below those at most major grocery chains. We also accept EBT / SNAP!
A community health report in 2015 revealed that 28% of Bushwick residents are obese and 13% have diabetes, ranking higher than any other Brooklyn or New York City community*. It is the mission of the Bushwick Food Co-op to reduce these numbers across our community, but we can't do it alone - consider becoming a member today!
We've only just begun to service Bushwick's 114,134 community members*. When you join as a member, you will be helping to create positive & sustainable change in our underserved community.
With 30% of Bushwick residents living below the poverty level & 55% experiencing a rent burden*, it is vital that our Co-op continue to serve our neighborhood with affordable local and organic foods.
Ranked among the worst of New York City communities for healthy living*, Bushwick's need for access to healthy foods is vital to reducing health related illness & death.
We are always in need of member and non-member support. Since the Co-op is a non-profit & member run organization, participation is key to our success and sustainability. If you're a member consider stepping up to help further the efforts of the Co-op. For non-members, we hope that we can convince you to become a member with us, otherwise we greatly appreciate donations - even from our members!
As a member of the Co-op, you will be able to access our products at a low 30% wholesale mark-up. In exchange, an investment in the Co-op of a set fee + consistent work hours each month grants you lifetime access to all of the Co-op's products including special orders. Financial assistance is available, please read below.
Unlike other coops, we invite non-members to shop at our Co-op. Non-members pay an 83% mark-up, compared to just 30% for members. While we encourage everyone who shops with us to become a member, non-member sales are a generous way to support the endeavors of the Co-op. We also accept EBT / SNAP!
We host a wide variety events for both members & our community at large. Please check out our latest happenings and consider joining our newsletter for updates.
Donations are an extremely useful way to help us sustain our non-profit operations. Donations assist with rent, non-member labor costs, repairs, debt, and expansion needs.
David Fintell
member since 2017
The Outreach Committee engages with the Bushwick community to raise awareness about the Co-op and its mission. Its members foster community relationships by collaborating with local organizations & businesses, and attending various events & meetings in the neighborhood.