Historical March 1984 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The Kingsbury Food Co-op is a non-profit organization which began operation in the fall of 1978 for the purpose of providing high-quality, lowcost food to its members in an atmosphere of friendly, personal cooperation. Located at 6003 Kingsbury, it is in the heart of the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood, and desires to draw membership from this area.
The Co-op distributes a variety of fresh and other staple items. Every week each household fills out an order sheet of the perishable items needed for the coming household fills out an order sheet of the perishable items. needed for the coming week.
This sheet, along with a check (we also accept food stamps), is deposited in a drop box at Grace and Peace Fellowship, 6003 Kingsbury, by 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Distribution of food from the order sheet occurs each Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
At this time, as well as on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m., stocked items may be purchased from the Grainery.
The philosophy behind a Co-op is, you guessed it, cooperation!
The low food prices can be offered because the middle man, or supermarket, is cut out.
We buy directly from food wholesalers and do the work of separating, cutting, and packaging ourselves.
Each household works three hours per month to keep the organization running. Compared to the money saved and the enjoyment of getting to know the members better, it is really a small commitment.
Each month an orientation meeting is held for any prospective members.
The meeting is to discuss the workings of the KFC, answer questions, provide a tour, and an opportunity to sign up anyone who wishes to join.
There is an annual membership fee of $6 per household and a one-time maintenance fee of $15 per household.
This is refunded upon request if you leave KFC after two or more years of membership.
A household consists of two adults (single or married) and any children under 18 living with them.
The two adults may live in separate homes, but still order food as a unit and share the monthly work responsibility.
If you have further questions to ask, please call Linda Anderson at 644-0883. after 5 p.m., or come for a visit any Thursday during distribution hours.
Originally published in The Paper, March 1984.
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Archival transcription note: Printed order-sheet sentence repeats; preserved as printed, not silently deleted.
Original source: SD_Times1984_03.pdf, printed page(s) 4; PDF page(s) 4.
