How to Join a Food Buying Club
Food buying clubs give access to high quality foods at a lower price. Members make bulk purchases through a warehouse. Each member volunteers his time and talents to handle a separate duty. They make the decisions and handle receiving and distribution. There are many benefits of a food buying club. You save money, get products that you can't find at the local grocery store and support organic farmers. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Educate yourself on how a food buying club works. Members pool their orders into a single order, send it to a warehouse, then arrange for delivery once a month. Everyone helps out in some way, volunteering their time in exchange for cheaper prices. Often, you save 30 to 40 percent on your orders.
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Search for an existing food buying club in your area. There is a list available through United Natural Foods. You can also ask your local co-op or health food store if they know of a local club.
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Start your own food buying club. Talk to friends, neighbors and family members about the benefits of a food buying club. Get them involved. Set up committees to figure out a delivery site and meeting time. There's a kit available through the National Cooperative Business Association. It's full of tips to help you get started.
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Tips & Warnings
It's easier to join an existing buying club than to start a new one. Being in charge of a group takes a lot of time, dedication and effort.
