Our Co-op, Our Community – Why Local Matters
With a new year, there is always time for pause, time for reflection, and time to take in what has changed and what we can change in the new year. This past year has felt heavy, be it in our own little community here in Burlington, but more so in our larger community.
Our hearts, our emotions and our business feel the stress of the world, and that has given us a newfound passion to dig deep into our core values here at the Co-op and remind folks what we are all about. We will be tapping into why we as a Co-op feel the need to support our community more now than ever. We will share why our relationships with our vendors, farmers, bakers and makers are imperative to our ecosystem and why now in troubled times how much supporting local matters.
We are all empowered to make a difference, so let’s take the time to do it together and work towards a brighter future.
Do You Know Where Your Food Comes From?
At City Market, Onion River Co-op, we’re proud to procure every product that we sell. Our dedicated staff has spent countless hours working with local farmers, bakers, makers and more to provide our Members with the best products Vermont has to offer.
One of our long-time partners is Pomykala Farm – we have been working with them for over 20 years. Hear a little bit more about our long-term relationship with Pomykala and why local relationships like this are imperative to our community.
More Than Just a Grocery Store
City Market, Onion River Co-op has been a fixture in the community serving quality & local goods since 1973. What started as a small buying club has grown into two locations with over 12,000 members, thanks to our dedicated Members and community. Our Downtown and South End stores are open daily, and all are welcome.
At City Market we're more than just a grocery store. Our mission is to be central to a thriving and healthy community, where the local food system is strengthened. When you shop the Co-op you're not only supporting our mission but also the local community.
Food With Purpose
As part of our mission, the Co-op is dedicated to supporting the local economy and strengthening the local food system while providing a critical service to the community. For every dollar you spend at City Market, you’re putting money back into the local economy, and our vendor relationships are imperative to the Co-op and our partners’ livelihoods.
This translates to the best quality options available, with more than 300 local vendors offering more than 4,000 local products. Local doesn’t just mean Vermont. We source quality products from New England, New York and Canada.
This is our Co-op, our community.
Community Impact
An example of how our community impacts local producers is our longstanding relationship with Adam's Berry Farm, a local organic berry and produce farm. Hear more about their story and how City Market has made an impact on their business and in our community.
Giving Back
When you shop at City Market, you’re not only getting the best quality food, but you’re also supporting us giving back to the local community and putting money directly into the local economy. Our Rally for Change program is an example of the many ways in which the Co-op gives back to the community.