How to Buy Wholesale Food in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Ore., is known for its abundance of sustainable and organic foods, and its population readily supports family farms and small businesses. Unfortunately, all that healthy fare can be much more expensive than conventionally grown foods. If you're looking to save money by purchasing food at wholesale prices, the simplest way to do so is to join a buying club, which buys wholesale foods and distributes them among their members at much cheaper prices than grocery stores.
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Locate the buying club closest to you. Several buying clubs operate in the Portland area, including the North Portland Food Buying Club, Know Thy Food in inner southeast Portland and the Lents Buying Club in outer southeast Portland. Visit the website for each group and decide which one might work for you, based on their locations and the types of food and supplies they offer.
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Complete the membership application for the buying club you are interested in. This typically involves providing basic information, including your name, address and how you will pay for your items. Most clubs also charge a membership fee for joining the club that is due when you apply for membership. At times, the clubs may be full and not accepting new members but will put you on a waiting list.
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Fill out an order sheet ahead of the club's buying time. Most clubs provide lists on their websites that show the offerings for that particular month, including prices, minimum quantities and when the food will be delivered. Submit your order sheet before the buying date for that particular month or week. Then pay the club for the food you ordered and pick it up on the designated pickup date.
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Tips & Warnings
Do the math and determine the savings you project you'll get from each club. If you plan to buy only a few items now and then, the added cost of the club membership fee might mean you won't be saving much money. Work the numbers and make sure the extra effort is worth your time.
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