What's it all about?

A food co-operative is a not-for-profit, member-owned and supported organisation. Food co-ops provide healthy, minimally processed foods to the local community, often relying heavily on volunteers to keep the co-op running smoothly.

You don’t have to be a member or a volunteer to eat at the Melbourne University Food Co-op, however 10% discounts apply for members and 20% discounts apply for regular volunteers who help out for a couple of hours.

At the Food Co-op, we strive to source our food ethically, prioritising locally grown and organic produce, as well as buying food in bulk (minimally packaged and in large quantities). We’ve been providing healthy, cheap, vegan-vegetarian, gluten free lunches and bulk wholefoods since the 1970s.

The Food Co-op aims to function non-hierarchically; there’s no boss, and the work put in by regular volunteers keeps the co-op functioning. Volunteers might serve, wash dishes, or even help cook – it’s up to you. We operate as a collective, with regular meetings where decisions are made by consensus and fresh ideas are brought to the table. Don’t hesitate to get involved!

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