We're a group of people interested in establishing a cooperative grocery store in or near Altadena, CA. Our first meeting was held in March of 2008. Since then we've met regularly and begun to build our Founding Team. (If you're interested in helping, please see our Volunteer page.) In October of 2009, after a year and a half of research and community feedback, we started our membership drive to raise capital.
This site is meant as a way to bring the greater Altadena community into the process. Here we post progress notes and hope to receive comments from those of you interested in bringing a co-op to our area.
Our mission statement...
To engage the ecologically-aware hearts, minds and stomachs of our area by offering the most earth-friendly grocery products and services available. To consistently search for better offerings and to support suppliers that are working toward the same goals.
The Arroyo Food Cooperative will differentiate itself in the marketplace by empowering our members with practical product choices, thoughtful education/social opportunities and substantial entrepreneurship encouragement – all with an emphasis on supporting a sustainable local economy and strengthening our community.