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Happy New Year!
Can you believe it is 2023?  And January is winding down, just over a week to go...

We often run into people who have a pre-conceived notion (or not quite accurate concept) of what a Food Co-op is - here are a few excerpts from a article by Kristin Sutter

Food co-ops (short for “cooperatives”) may have a reputation as havens for “crunchy granola” types, but these businesses aren’t just for hippies anymore. When they’re run well, they have a lot to offer everyone in the community.

What’s a food co-op?

A food co-op is essentially a grocery store that’s owned by the people who shop there. Members get to decide what foods and products are stocked on the shelves, where those items are purchased and what quality standards both products and vendors have to meet. Members also vote on standards for negotiating prices, and they choose how co-op employees are compensated.
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If eating local and/or organic produce is important to you, a co-op is a great place to shop. You’ll also probably have several brands to choose from if animal welfare standards, like cage-free eggs, grass-fed beef and free-range chickens, affect your purchasing decisions. And you’ll find products from vendors who champion sustainable farming and fishing practices.


Food Co-ops and the Community

 Co-ops keep more money in their local economy, increase the market and access for locally produced food, and prioritize business practices that are good for people and the planet. No other grocery store is so deeply rooted right in their community.

The Paso Food Co-op is adding families and businesses interested in creating a Food Co-op in our community where the members make the choices that define what the store is all about, what products it carries, and where it sources its items. 
Join the hundreds of like minded members today!

All your questions answered at our Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I join?

There are 2 easy steps to becoming an owner-member. Both steps are required:

Step 1 - application
$ = Step 2 - payment option


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Paso Food Co-op is incorporated as California Cooperative business, and until we open our doors, we are focused on preserving the capital that membership fees provide.   For ongoing business expenses like taxes, PO Box, etc., and so that more people hear about our cooperative principles, and we ask you to consider donating to offset these costs. Thanks in advance. :)
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Paso Robles Food Cooperative, Inc. P.O. Box 922 Paso Robles, CA 93447
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