Our goals are to offer healthy, affordable, locally-focused food and educational offerings in a convenient neighborhood location. The store, to be located at 250 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, will be open for everyone to shop at. Our Mission:
The Bethlehem Food Co-Op is a diverse community encouraging physical, social, and economic health by providing healthful, affordable food; emphasizing local, sus
tainable, humane and natural food systems; and offering unique educational opportunities to the entire community. Important Things That Make Us Awesome:
Community Owned: The co-op will be owned by its members. Yes—YOU will be able to own the grocery store you shop at. And, not only can you own a share of the store, that share will give you an equal voice in the democratic process of the store. Community-Operated: The people in the community the co-op serves will operate our store. We will provide good jobs for our community! In Downtown Bethlehem: The co-op will be an oasis of fresh food in the north downtown neighborhood of Bethlehem - open and accessible to all! Healthy Food: We plan to focus on local foods and organic offerings, helping our community live the best life it can, while supporting local providers. Affordable Food: Members will receive discounts on co-op products, and prices will be limited by working directly with producers and offering alternative buying options like bulk bins. Informational Workshops: The co-op will not just be a grocery store. We want to continue to engage with our community and offer education and recreation opportunities like classes on nutrition, cooking, gardening, composting and more! Convenient Neighborhood Location: The store will be accessible on foot or by public transit or bicycle. Visit us at bethlehemfood.coop
