Broadway food co-operative is a not for profit, 100% volunteer run, ethical alternative to supermarkets, providing organic food to the community. We are also a part of the UTS Students’ Association. At our co-operative, we work together to take back control of our food.
How does the co-op work?
In a nutshell, the co-op purchases products in bulk at wholesale prices, and shares them amongst a group of people, meaning that if everyone chips in a bit of effort, we can all enjoy affordable organic food. We stock a range of dry food in our shop, and have a weekly fresh veggie box and delicious sourdough bread order system.
Our food co-op is grounded in an ethic of avoid, reduce, reuse and then recycle. For this reason we aim to stock bulk, minimally packaged products. Members are strongly encouraged to bring their own re-usable containers to fill with goodies, to avoid creating excess waste. We also encourage members to bring in their spare glass jars, bottles and plastic containers so they can be re-used by others.
Our food co-op is also a process not just an outcome. It aims to be participatory, open, voluntary and community based, and does not have a centralised hierarchy. All members have a right, and a responsibility to be involved in making decisions about the co-op.
Who can join the Food Co-op?
Anyone! We are primarily made up of UTS students and staff, but people from Ultimo TAFE, ABC employees and other community members are also involved.
When is the Food Co-op open?
The shop opens during semester only, and reopens for 2012 on Tuesday February 21 at 12noon. Pre-ordered veggie boxes and bread are available on Tuesdays; the boxes are usually sorted by about 1-1.30pm.
Hours for semester 1 are:
- Tuesday 12pm – 5pm
- Thursday 4pm – 7pm
Where is the Food Co-op?
The Co-op is in room 25, level 3, building 2 at the UTS Broadway campus. A bit hard to find sometimes, but worth the hunt
Contact Us
Email: organicfoodcoop@gmail.com
Phone: (02) 9514 1418
