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fxbg food coop begins construction
from FPFSeptember2020
FXBG Food Co Op
Begins Construction
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by Bill Freehling
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The Fredericksburg Food Cooperative celebrated the start of its planned member-owned grocery store Sunday with a ground-breaking ceremony in front of the location.
Virginia Del. Joshua Cole , Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw and some of the Co-op's founding board members were among the speakers at the event at 320 Jefferson Davis Highway in the Lee Plaza shopping center. The event was also streamed live online.
The Co-op has completed demo work in the space and expects to start construction within the next week or two. The store is likely to open in late 2020 or early 2021. The Co-op currently has approximately 1,527 members. Nonmembers will also be able to shop at the store.
Take a look at the space currently. We are excited to see it transformed over the coming months!
WHAT IS A FOOD COOPERATIVE?
A food co-op is a special kind of business owned and controlled by the individual community households who have invested in it. Food co-ops sell food and related items to owners and nonowners, but rather than seeking to maximize profits, cooperatives make decisions to maximize service to their owners and the community. The Fredericksburg Food Co-op will be a full service community-owned grocery store.
The focus will be on locally grown and locally sourced products. We will offer a great selection of organic and natural foods and household products.
As a community-owned cooperative, we will make decisions to maximize service to our owners and our community. Our vision is to be a place to shop as well as a gathering place for people and ideas.
We aim to implement the most environmentally sustainable practices in all aspects of our operation and to join others in working toward positive environmental goals for our community. We will collaborate with other businesses and entities in our community and will put a special focus on sharing best practices on nutrition, wellness, and the benefits of moving toward a more plantbased diet.
Our success relies on the broad support of both our owners and the community. Please consider becoming a owner today! ~ Fredericksburg Co Op
FXBG COOP can be reached at: fxbgfoodcoop@gmail.com fredericksburgfoodcoop.com
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www.fredericksburgcsa.com
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