Page: Establishing procedures
The most successful food co-ops have simple procedures that are easy for everyone to understand and implement.
Food Co-ops toolkit
Page: Initial funding
Many food co-ops apply for funding to help cover some of their costs. A grant could help you get the equipment you need to get started or cover additional costs to enable you to expand.
Food Co-ops toolkit
Page: Where will your food co-op be based?
Where you choose to run your food co-op will affect its popularity and success. Most food co-ops use venues that are free (or very low cost), as otherwise they have to generate enough money to cover rent on an on-going basis.
Food Co-ops toolkit
Page: Equipment you may need
Depending on what type of co-op you’re planning to run (and the premises you have access to), you may not need to buy much equipment to get started.
Food Co-ops toolkit
Pages: Get Involved
Feel passionate about a sustainable and healthy food system that puts people, animals and planet at its heart?
There are lots of ways you can support the work that we do at Sustain.
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Pages: General Election 2019
The General Election held on December 12th 2019, has set government priorities for the next five years, with huge implications for the future of the UK’s food, farming and fishing.
Election
Page: Challenges
Finding a good supplier of local produce, particularly locally grown fruit and vegetables, can be harder than you might imagine.
Food Co-ops toolkit
Page: Locally grown fruit & vegetables
There is growing demand from consumers for sustainably produced food, and a food co-op might want to consider the environmental and social benefits of supporting sustainability and transparency in the food chain.
Food Co-ops toolkit
Page: Finding local producers
There are many different methods you could use to find local producers - it often takes a bit more effort but can really make your food co-op stand out.
Food Co-ops toolkit
Page: Local statistics
To understand more about the type of people who live in your area and who may use your food co-op you can look at statistics such as the Census and reports from organisations like the local council or primary care trust (PCT).
Food Co-ops toolkit
