When Simplefood was in operation, we acquired a space to store and distribute
food on 109th street and 10008 ave.
SimpleFood Organic Buying Group was committed
to the promotion and distribution of certified organically
grown foods adhering to ethical and sustainable standards
of production.
Simplefood was a fully volunteer run food buying group. We
follow many of the guiding principles of a CO-OP however to
officially call ourselves a CO-OP requires that we become
incorporated (which we hope to eventually do!!). At present
we order from two suppliers, Horizon (out of BC), and Grainworks
(Vulcan, AB). Both distributors are certified organic. We
currently carry only non-perishables food items. The SimpleFood
Organic Foods Buying Club (SimpleFood) is an ambitious plan
to bring high quality whole foods to the Edmonton community
at the lowest possible cost. We feel that currently there
are few suppliers of cheap whole foods and want to create
a resource for people who want to eat these nutritious and
untainted foods.
Our organization is a not-for-profit enterprise and the brainchild
of several youth in the Edmonton Garneau/University community.
Using skills and experiences acquired from diverse sources,
SimpleFood draws upon the enthusiasm and energy of its volunteers
to create its success. Using principles of direct democracy
and consensus in its decision making, our corporate strategy
is unique, and ensures continued commitment to our long term
agenda.
Our group performs the function of collating and processing
food orders, redistribution of purchased supplies and storing
of excesses. you can access a copy of our food (and price)
lists on the internet by going to the Simplefood webpage at
www.apirg.org/simplefood
At this site you can also print off an
order form, so you can fill everything out before dropping
off your order at the APIRg office.
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