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Working to Build Community and Bring Good Food to Bushwick
 
 

a grocery store for

Everyone

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!

 
 
 
 
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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.

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Our Impact

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 an owner today! 

 

2+

thousand owners served

We've only just begun to service Bushwick's 114,134 community members*. When you join as an owner, you will be helping to create positive & sustainable change in our underserved community.

 

9+

years serving bushwick

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.

 
 

15+

Thousand fruits+veggies sold

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.

 
 

Get Involved

We are always in need of Owner and Non-Owner support. Since the Co-op is a non-for-profit & Owner-run organization, participation is key to our success and sustainability. If you're an Owner, consider stepping up to help further the efforts of the Co-op. For Non-Owners, we hope that we can convince you to become an Owner with us, otherwise we greatly appreciate donations - even from our Owners! 

 

JOIN THE CO-OP

As an Owner of the Co-op, you will be able to access our products at a low 30% wholesale mark-up. In exchange, an equity investment in the Co-op  and consistent work hours each month grant you access to all of the Co-op's products including special orders. Financial assistance is available, please read below. 

SHOP

Unlike other co-ops, we invite Non-Owners to shop at our Co-op. Non-Owners pay an 83% mark-up, compared to just 30% for Owners. While we encourage everyone who shops with us to become an Owner, Non-Owner sales are a generous way to support the endeavors of the Co-op. We also accept EBT / SNAP!

 

ATTEND AN EVENT

We host a wide variety of events for both Owners & our community at large. Please check out our latest happenings and consider joining our newsletter for updates.

DONATE

Donations are an extremely useful way to help us sustain our non-profit operations. Donations assist with rent, Non-Owner labor costs, repairs, debt, and expansion needs.

 
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A gem in Bushwick. Highest quality produce in the neighborhood by far, great bulk goods, great everything else and all responsibly sourced. After a few trips the staff know members by name. Not the usual high speed dash through Whole Foods. Moral of the story, join the co-op!


David Fintell
member since 2017