What's it all about?

The Brunswick Food Co-op began in 2000 as a constructive initiative to foster responsible use of the earth's resources. The Co-op's main aims are to reduce packaging and, where possible, purchase organic and Australian grown foods and to care for the earth as a co-operative community. Since its humble beginnings it has grown in both membership size and the variety of products offered.

Pick up day is the third Saturday morning of each month (10am to 12pm) with the Coffee House buzzing with life and food when the Co-op opens its doors. About fifty different products are available including a range of dry foods and environmentally sound cleaning products.

It's not just about buying products though, it's about building community, spending time with people and sharing in the running of the Co-op. All members participate on the roster twice a year, either setting up, packing up, serving or managing the computer program. It's all loads of fun and you can become a member by simply turning up, paying your membership fee of $1 per visit and bringing empty containers and bottles.

There is, of course, a behind the scenes life of the Food Co-op. The Committee meets bi-monthly to review the previous distribution day, discuss ways to streamline the functioning of the distribution and review the product list and develop new ways on increasing our co-operative experience.

The committee is fun, friendly and very social with dinner meetings featuring twice a year. All committee members participate on the roster every two months. We welcome further inquiries.

Contact Glenice Cook on 0414 319 649.

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