Come Grow with Us. . .
As We Bring a New Grocery Store to Bethlehem
at 250 E. Broad St.
WE’VE SIGNED OUR LEASE!
On March 12 we announced our new location
at 250 E. Broad St.
Watch our virtual presentation
The Bethlehem Food Co-Op is a group of neighbors working to open a community-owned, full-service grocery store in the north downtown area of Bethlehem. Our store will be open year-round to all shoppers, and will feature reasonably-priced, healthy, nutritious, locally-sourced products. Even now, we are also working to give back to our community – and support it – through educational, environmental, and social justice initiatives.
Join Us
If this is a good time for you to consider membership, we would love to have you join us! Check out our new membership initiatives, including an organizational membership and low monthly installment plans.
Capital Campaign
We will soon launch a capital campaign to fund our new retail space in north Bethlehem’s downtown area. As we begin this next chapter in our co-op’s journey, we will be asking our members, partners and interested neighbors to support us!
Events
Whether ‘in person’ or virtual, we love to be a part of our community! We are planning events of our own and will be
at Farmers Markets and other local gatherings all summer. Check our Events section for all the details – we look forward to seeing you!
We are now over 900 members strong, and are looking forward to the next exciting steps to make our store a reality!
We recently signed a lease with a developer for a property in the north downtown area of Bethlehem, at 250 E. Broad St., and will soon be kicking a Capital Campaign into high gear, to raise the needed funds to build out the store.
In October we held our Annual Meeting – here’s a recap of our progress, and plans for the coming year. It’s an exciting time for the Bethlehem Food Co-Op!
As an owner, you’ll be part of a local business that aims to:
Provide as many locally sourced and organic products as possible
Provide transparency so you know how your food was produced
Offer good jobs with fair wages
Stimulate the local economy by supporting nearby farmers and producers
Operate a full-service grocery store open to the public
Offer community-focused educational classes
WHAT IS A
FOOD CO-OP
Support Your Local Co-Op
A food cooperative (or ‘co-op’) is a grocery store organized as a community-owned enterprise, rather than a private or public company. The decisions regarding its operations are determined by its members.
Our Community Partners
“It takes a village”, as the saying goes, and we are proud to enjoy important partnerships with other community organizations, farmers, retailers and businesses.
See the list of like-minded groups and individuals sharing our values and goals!
We are also proud members of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Bethlehem Association.
Healthy Recipes
We believe in healthy eating and building community – we can do both, as well as share heritage and culture, with these favorite recipes from our members.
Here’s how to get in touch with us:
Email:
Bethlehem Food Co-Op
P.O. Box 58
Bethlehem, PA 18016
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