What’s a Co-op?
The short answer: an awesome way to shop! The longer answer? A place where everyone has a seat at the table. Cooperation is defined as working together towards the same end, and joining forces to accomplish a task that one can't achieve alone. Simply put, co-ops provide the framework that allows people to get what they want in a way that better meets their economic, social and cultural needs. Because cooperation builds strong bonds between the people who use products and the people who supply them, co-ops offer a way to transform the way business is done. Co-ops give you the opportunity to get the products and services you need on a daily basis while strengthening the community around you. Want to see this in action? Check out our video series hosted by celebrity chef Kevin Gillespie! (Or just swing by SLO Food Co-op and see for yourself).
about SLO Food Co-op
We’re SLO’s only community-owned marketplace where anyone can shop! SLO Food Co-op is more than a grocery store: we are the heart of the community! Focusing on locally sourced foods, organic products, and sustainable practices, we are owned by the community and open to the general public. You’ll love our competitive prices on a wide variety of carefully curated grocery store items including meats, eggs, cheese, beer, wine, freshly baked bread, vegan foods and dry pantry goods. Check out our convenient, healthy, and delicious made-in-house grab and go sandwiches, sides, and meals with many vegan options. Plus, we carry an extensive selection of low-to-no waste bulk foods, a wellness center with all your personal care and supplement needs and--let's not forget--the very best local farm-fresh produce in town!
Everything you need for a picnic, barbecue, or just a fabulous meal with friends and family is here at SLO Food Co-op.
We’re SLO’s friendliest and most convenient farmer's market, open seven days a week, 8am-8pm!
local love lives here
Local love lives here! Just check out our SLOcally famous produce department, a rainbow of colors and flavors to enjoy. Whatever bounty the season holds, you'll find it ripe and ready to enjoy now! From juicy strawberries grown at Rancho La Familia Farm in Santa Maria, flavorful tomatoes sourced from Bautista Family Farm in Arroyo Grande, creamy Hass avocados grown from Morro Creek Ranch in Morro Bay and unique ancient grains produced by Kandarian Organic Farms in Los Osos, you'll discover the region’s most coveted local flavors right here at the Co-op.
giving back
We’re giving back every Tuesday. Designed to give back 2% of each Tuesday’s total sales to a worthy local nonprofit, the 2% Tuesday program began in July 2020 and continues today. With the addition of the Tuesday Round Up (which encourages shoppers to round their total purchase up to the nearest dollar), the program has blossomed into a popular way for our community to give back to the local causes that matter most.