We’re working hard to make sure that FoodHub’s reach extends well into eastern Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Today the Main Market Co-op joined FoodHub and will surely be a great friend, ally and partner as we build FoodHub’s membership base on the east side.
Main Market Co-op officially opened its doors for business in Feb 2010 and already has 1,000 members! Congratulations Main Market. One of the things we love most about the Main Market Co-op is their willingness and desire to provide services that benefit shoppers and producers alike. Consider for example that Main Market included individual freezer storage space for shoppers in their store design.
Why? So that shoppers who live in apartments or condos and don’t have room to store, for example, a 1/4 cow bought from a local rancher, can still participate in buying direct from local ranchers. How brilliant is that!? Much like the theory that putting a farmers market in store parking lots drives customers into the store, we suspect allowing customers to store the meat they bought from a rancher or the berries they froze from the farmers market IN the store will have a similar effect. A great, smart move for everybody involved.
Welcome to FoodHub Main Market, we’re glad you are here.