MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN – The Marquette Food Co-op has been serving a growing community of local, natural, and organic food enthusiasts for over thirty years. Cooperative businesses are unique because they’re owned by the consumers they serve, guided by a set of seven principles that reflect the needs of those served by the co-op. The Cooperative Principles include voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, members’ economic participation, autonomy and independence, education, training, and information, and cooperation among cooperatives. Concern for community is the final cooperative principle, which puts emphasis on how the larger community can benefit from the existence of the Co-op. Everyone is welcome at the Marquette Food Co-op—no membership required.
The store’s new location at 502 W. Washington St. in Marquette has several features that take into account the community’s needs for increased food security, safety, and an enjoyable shopping experience.
U.P. Food Exchange (UPFE): MFC is home to UPFE’s Central U.P. Food Hub, which will supply the Central U.P. with food from local farms. Our new store features temperature-controlled dry storage and refrigeration in the basement for the hub. This means increased food security and a way to help local farms expand by offering storage for a greater number of crops. Learn more at www.upfoodexchange.com
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