Celebrate “Thank a Local Farmer” Week September 19-September 2 The Pennsylvania House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee is sponsoring “Thank a Local Farmer” week September 19-25. We’re taking action by supporting local farmers and donating a portion of our organic and local produce sales to Pasa to further support local food systems. Four Seasons Produce [...]
It's time for our annual board elections! This year there are four seats available, three 3-year terms and one 1-year term. One seat may be held by a co-op staff member. We know there are many questions about board service. What does it mean to serve? What does the board do? What are the commitments [...]
Beginning September 1, 2020, earnings will return to $2 Food Bucks for every $5 spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. There is a $10 limit per transaction on Food Bucks earned. Coupons that were already issued during the $2 for $2 match throughout the summer will still be accepted. About Food Bucks The Food Trust's Food [...]
Early Days The East End Food Co-op has humble beginnings as a food buying club operating out of the basement of Rodah and David Zerembka’s Hastings Street residence in South Point Breeze in the early 1970s. Each week, David and Rodah would get fresh fruits and vegetables from the produce market in the Strip District [...]
Fresh fruits and vegetables are now more affordable for shoppers who use SNAP benefits (formerly called food stamps) at the East End Food Co-op. Through a partnership with The Food Trust, a non-profit dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to nutritious, affordable food, shoppers who use SNAP will earn a $2 Food Buck coupon for [...]
Now is a great time to invest in our community-owned store! The East End Food Co-op is an independent store committed to the health and wellness of our community. We ensure millions of dollars stay within our regional economy by focusing on products that come from within 250 miles of the store, partnering with [...]
East End Food Co-op stands in solidarity with our Black community members and allies who are speaking out against police violence in our hometown of Pittsburgh and across the country. We hear you, we stand with you, and we see you. Many cooperatives throughout history have formed in response to oppression, be that oppression of [...]
In response to the COVID-19 threat and the Stay-in-Place order for Allegheny County, the East End Food Co-op is offering curbside grocery pickup for the most vulnerable members of our community--seniors and immune compromised shoppers. This service will be available for a limited time on Sunday only. Place your order here. East End Food Co-op [...]
We are excited to announce that the East End Food Co-op Cafe has officially earned the Silver Level designation as a Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant. The designation recognizes the commitment we have to our community, our economy, and our planet. Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants are evaluated based on 149 actions across 6 categories of sustainability standards: waste reduction, [...]
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, they provide meals to more than 40 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people they serve; educates [...]