My family have been following a church self reliance programme since the 70's that outlined the importance of exercise, health, education, finance, growing food (plants and animals) and stockpiling for hard times, now and in the future.When I met a lady ordering for herself and her family from an organic mill, this seemed a no brainer for me! So I asked for the name of her supplier, and thus started the "LDS Women's Co-op".
It quickly became open to the community as I realized how many other people wanted excellent quality health food without the extortionate retail prices - which was so hard to get. Regardless of their reasons, back ground, beliefs or family size, I wanted EVERYONE to benefit from these bulk buys. So we became Co-op Stop Australia.
Our Mission:
- To allow everyone in the community to have easier access to nutrient dense, high quality food.
- To close the affordability gap of high quality, high end/niche organic retail prices and budget friendly food.
- To help educate and empower others to improve their own quality of life, to not get fooled by "health" fads, shops or hype, by providing transparent processes and honest research.
- To teach short and long term food storage methods.
* We do not offer health advice, please consult your own discretion before using recommended foods/products. Always seek medical advice before using any conventional or complimentary medicines.
SO! If you're interested in soft prepping or sensible stockpiling and buying goods at wholesale prices for your family - get on board!
Co-op Stop is a group bulk buying scheme, we welcome other community groups. Please note the conditions at the bottom of this blog. Failure to comply with these conditions may terminate your membership.
Suppliers and products differ as to which Co-op area you're in. We endeavor to support Australian growers and local businesses where possible and reduce delivery costs etc.
Here's an example of some items we order:
Suppliers:
*From a health food wholesaler, we order things like nuts, dried fruit, milk alternatives, natural sweetners, rolled oats, lentils, chickpeas, popping corn, kidney beans, cous cous, milk alternatives, coconut sugar, teas etc.
*Hand made soaps
*Water tubs (220 litre/44 gallon)
*Organic raw bush honey (seasonal)
*Natural and safe skin /personal care products
*Who Gives a Crap - loo roll
*Toys at below retail
*Organic/pesticide free meat
Orders:
Emails are sent out to the co-op members notifying of the next purchase and payment close date, plus any special offers etc.
When you send your order in an email, we'll reply with the total cost and bank details for you to transfer or direct deposit the amount into before the specified close date.
You will be emailed again when the goods are ready to pick up and you must collect within 2 days unless other arrangements have been made with the person accepting the delivery.
JOINING FEE: There isn't one! As areas get bigger, more co-ops open and managers assigned.
Handling, or a 10% percent fee may be charged to cover the manager's own costs of administration, picking and packing.
From YOU: There isn't really much expected, other than to be courteous, abide by the conditions of membership and you may be asked to pick up a friend's order if you're able. If you are able to lend a hand at some point, please let us know.
EMAIL me at co.opstopaustralia@gmail.com to join your local co-op distribution list.
* By joining the co-op you agree to the info and conditions given at the bottom of the blog. Breaching of these conditions will cancel your membership.
