Mar 14 2012
Arroyo Food Co-op Attempts to Increase Access to Healthy Food
The Arroyo Food Co-op wants to open a store in or near Altadena, California that would pride itself on maintaining reasonably priced sustainable, seasonal, local and organic products from nearby sources. Food Co-ops are traditionally grocery stores where shoppers have the option to become something of a shareholder through an annual membership fee, receiving perks in exchange. The Arroyo Food co-op has been planning for a store since 2008 and has been raising funds since 2009. Potential members are given two choices when it comes to investing in the Co-op. They can make an initial payment of 300 dollars, or an investment of 30 dollars and then yearly payments of at least 30 dollars until full 300 dollar fee is reached. While co-ops are commonplace in the Bay area, currently, there are only two operating food co-ops in Southern California.
On March 14, 2012, Uprising host Sonali Kolhatkar spoke with Patrick Reagan, president and founder of the Arroyo Food Co-op; Brian Chiu, who is team leader for the labor team; and Mia Dunn, who heads the membership team and is active in various nonprofits in the Pasadena area
Visit www.arroyofoodcoop.com for more information.
Watch a video of the interview here:
Martina Steiner recorded this interview.
One Response to “Arroyo Food Co-op Attempts to Increase Access to Healthy Food”
I am so interested in this. I am most impressed by the work done by the Arroyo Food Co-op. I am proud to say I am a member and I look forward to shopping at the store!