Basically it's a food co-op where individuals pool their money to buy fresh produce. There aren't any employees; everything is brought together by a group of volunteers, which allows for rock bottom prices on healthy items. For $15 a basic basket will you get a 50/50 assortment of fresh fruit and vegetables. There are also extra items available such as artisan bread and seasonal cases of fruits and vegetables. Organic produce is also available at selected sites.
The contribution is $15 per basic produce basket. The organic upgrade is $10 for a total of $25. Add-ons are available and the cost varies depending on the item. The first time you order a basket, you will be accessed a $3 processing fee. Thereafter, the processing fee goes down to $1.50 each time you contribute. Your entire contribution is spent on food, so the $1.50 is necessary to cover card processing, servers and other expenses.
The actual content for the week varies, but from what I've read it's always a good variety healthy items. I'm hoping it will give me the opportunity to try new items that I wouldn't normally pick up on a regular grocery trip. Even if there are a few items that come along that I'm not too crazy about, this should help end the constant question of "what's for dinner?". At least on the produce side of the plate...
Distribution for my little corner of the world is every other Saturday. Upon arrival, all produce items are split up into laundry baskets that remain on site for future drop-offs. It is a requirement that you bring your own bag/basket/sack to take your food home with you. I understand it is possible to find an area that offers weekly distribution. Check out the website and start saving!
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