The Community Food Club is a non-profit, member based grocery store in Grand Rapids, MI. Low-income members pay between $11 and $15 for a 30 day membership and are able to shop using points based on their household size. Most members receive 9 to 11 days’ worth of foods during each membership period. Members can shop as often as they’d like and select foods that fit their needs.
Traditional grocery store pricing is turned upside down at the Community Food Club – fruits and vegetables are the lowest priced items while processed foods and snack items are among the highest priced. This incentivizes healthy options and increases access to fresh, nutritious foods on a consistent basis. At the Food Club, we are committed to always stocking fresh fruits vegetables, meat, cheese, milk, and eggs. Fruits and vegetables make up 58% of the items members select – double the amount distributed by traditional grocery stores.
Our Mission:
The Community Food Club is an innovative and dignified approach to food security rooted in consumer choice, member participation, and access to healthy foods.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations, Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services, Health Care and Social Assistance
HQ Location
1100 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
Keywords
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