A look back at the Food Co-Op.Our final food deliveries from the co-op took place on MARCH 18, 2011. We are pleased to have been able to serve so many with this service. It was not just the needs we were able to met with providing affordable food, but the peoples lives that were touched through this service, both volunteers and participants. Below you will find some testimonies and information about what our food co-op was about. If you are starting your own co-op, please contact us if you have any further questions. ParticipantsAnyone on a fixed or limited income was welcome to
participate in food co-op. A typical co-op member would be one receiving income
assistance, pensioners, someone entering the work force at a part-time salary with
limited income, or someone experiencing financial hardship.
Start Your Own Food Co-opIt's easier than you think to have a food co-op in your community. Here are the materials we use to publicize and organize the food co-op.
Sample database files for recording client information in ways that sort delivery routes, provide labels for boxes, and organize an inventory for shopping are also available upon request. Call the office at 604-215-0335 or write us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Our co-ordinator is available to visit your community with helpful information to help you get started. How we ran the Co-OpSome of the Details about the Food Co-Op and how we ran the program. Placing OrdersOrders needed to be made by the end of the day on Wednesday for delivery or pick-up on Friday. It was essential to know early if a participant was ordering because fresh foods were purchased for the number of individuals who were participating in co-op that week.Pick up dateThe co-op operated on Fridays. Food was delivered to the following areas: 33rd Avenue and North to Coal Harbour, Boundry Road and west to Main Street and West End. Other orders could be picked up at the co-op or arrangements made for a convenient meeting place within the delivery areas noted above. Delivery or pickups were scheduled between 12 - 2pm or 2 - 4pm on Fridays. Note: The Participant had be home during delivery times or arrange for someone to receive the food for you, otherwise the order was not delivered that week.PaymentIt was suggested that payment for the entire month be made right after "cheque day" so food was available throughout the month on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Payment had to be made in advance of receiving food. Payment could also have been made when food was picked up or delivered. Only cash or money orders were accepted, no cheques.13th Week Free Bonus and Discounts
Standard Package ContentsCosts of the food packages were kept to a minimum through bulk buying. Therefore, the contents of the packages are set. On occasion, minimal adjustments are made, if possible, for people suffering from food allergies. However, any combination of food packages can be ordered from week to week throughout the month. For example, a $25 package can be combined with a $12.50 package. Or, a $25 package can be ordered one week and a $12.50 package the next week and so on. We sugested participants look in their cupboards and order packages based on what they need.Available Food PackagesThe food package details that we offered are listed below, or you can view our Printable co-op brochure (pdf). The brochure included package details, ordering and delivery information.$25 PackagesOne Adult Package ($25)
Frozen Foods: Family Fruit and Veggie Package ($25)
Family Meat Package ($25)
Family Variety Package ($25)
$12.50 Packages$12.50 General PackageFrozen Foods:
$12.50 Meat Package
$12.50 Fruit and Veggie Package
$12.50 Canned Goods Package
High Protein/Low Carb Package (PC Package) $10
High Fibre $10
RecommendationsFor one week of healthly living we recommend:
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1273 Clark Drive
Vancouver, BC
V5L 3K6
Office: 604-215-0335


