The co-op provides members with affordable and good quality food alongside other household items for a low, weekly fixed cost

A new food co-operative has been launched in Edmonton.

Enfield Council partnered with Cooperation Town, a national network of small neighbourhood hubs, to unveil the borough’s second food co-operative at Edmonton Green Library last week.

The new food co-op aims to increase residents’ access to affordable and local food, with a launch event taking place last Tuesday (24th June). Residents had the opportunity to be among the first to tour the Edmonton Green Food Co-op, learn more about its benefits from council officers and partners, and meet Enfield’s current co-op members.

Chinelo Anyanwu, the council’s cabinet member for culture and inclusion, said: “Unlike other means of food support, a food co-op is fully owned by the members, who decide together what to buy. This can bring great benefits to the families in Enfield as it can drastically cut the cost of groceries and is a great way to be part of the community.”

Cooperation Town is a network of independent co-ops, which provides members with affordable and good quality food, alongside other household items. Each co-op is run, managed and owned by members, who pay a small amount every week to buy in bulk and re-distribute at a very low price.

Alev Cazimoglu, the council’s cabinet member for health and social care, added: “I encourage residents to become members and take the time to understand how it operates. As a council, we want to bring high-quality food produce to the community without the high price tag, and ensure everyone can have access to good, nutritional food for themselves and their families.”

For more information and to enquire about becoming a member:
Email [email protected]
Visit cooperation.town

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