The mission of the South Bronx Food Cooperative is to provide
affordable and nutritious food to all residents of the South Bronx (and
NYC) while empowering the local community by encouraging good
health, providing relevant job skills and fostering environmentally
responsible activities through democratic cooperation.
Our objectives are to:
Enrich the community by providing affordable, nutritious,
environmentally responsible food and products year-round.
Address and provide solutions to health disparity issues
experienced by local residents.
Educate members and residents about the benefits of healthy
eating and living.
Teach valued job and communication skills to members.
Invest in our community to ensure sustainable economic
development.
Instill a sense of empowerment and involvement through
democratic participation.
Foster sustainable partnerships with local farmers, CSA's,
Farmer's Markets, other cooperatives, community, health and
education institutions.
The South Bronx Food Cooperative offers a diversity of products with
an emphasis on organic, minimally processed and healthful foods. We
seek to avoid products that depend on the exploitation of others. We
support non-toxic, sustainable agriculture. We also respect the
environment and strive to educate members and non-members to
reduce the impact of our lifestyles on the world we share with other
species and future generations.
The SBxFC is committed to diversity and equality. We oppose
discrimination in any form. We strive to make the coop welcoming and
accessible to all and to respect the opinions, needs and concerns of
every member.
