New Here? How It Works

🥩 Welcome to Food & Meat Co-Op!

Your Grocery Bill’s New Best Friend.

Let’s be real—grocery shopping today feels like a scam. Prices keep going up, quality keeps going down, and don’t even get us started on the fine print behind “natural” or “organic” labels. You're not imagining it—you're paying more and getting less.

That's exactly why Food and Meat Co-op exists.

So… What is the Co-op?

We’re a community-powered bulk food buying club (but no membership fees required, no subscriptions and no commitments - order when you want and what you want) —but way more fun, simple, and exciting than that sounds.

We work directly with trusted farms, butchers, and food suppliers to bring in clean, high-quality, family-friendly foods (especially meats!) in bulk. Then, we offer it straight to our community (that’s you!) at wholesale-level prices.

No middlemen. No markups. No grocery store games.

It’s the food you actually want to feed your family—without the overpriced packaging, tricky labels, or long ingredient lists.

Additional reading/listening:

• Check out this post on How This All Got Started 
• Check out this podcast that answers the Most Common Questions
• See Benefits of buying through the local chapter of Food and Meat Co-op
• And Why YOU Should Participate in a Food and Meat Co-op Community

🚛 How the Co-Op Works

3 Simple Steps to Seriously Good Food & Seriously Big Savings

If grocery shopping has become a game of “how did I just spend $200 and get nothing?”, you’re in the right place.

Welcome to the Food and Meat Co-op—where we flip the script on overpriced food, confusing labels, and low-quality grocery store meats.

Here’s how it works (you’ll love how easy it is):

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🔎 STEP 1: Shop Online

Browse our limited-time bulk food deals right here on the site. Think:
🥩 High-quality meats (chicken, ground beef, bacon, and more)
🍎 Produce boxes, freezer-friendly sides, and pantry staples
🚨 Deals rotate weekly—so grab what you want before it’s gone!

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👯 STEP 2: Group Ordering = Big Savings

Once a product hits its order deadline, we place a bulk order with our trusted farms and suppliers.
Because we buy in large quantities as a community, you get the best prices—without sacrificing quality.

🧼 Most items are just ONE ingredient
📦 Packaged in foodservice bulk to save you even more
💡 Tip: You’ll want to portion and freeze for easy meal prep!

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📍 STEP 3: Pick Up Locally

When your order arrives, we bring it to one of our local pick-up locations.
Just show up at your scheduled time, pop your trunk, and our friendly team will load you up.

✅ Easy, quick, and contactless
✅ No shipping fees
✅ Feels like a fun neighborhood event (because it kind of is!)

Additional Reading: 

• Check out Local and Convenient: Inside the Community Co-op Pickup Experience
• See the Detailed Explanation on How Does The Food and Meat Co-op Work?
• We frequently get asked, "How Much Freezer Space Do I Need?" See this article. 
• Finally, see The Ultimate Guide How to Make a Bulk Meat Purchase

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💬 Real Co-op Customers Say:

“It’s like Costco meets a farmer’s market—with better prices and friendlier people.” — Rachel J., Utah
“I feed my big family on a tight budget and this has changed everything for us.” — Steve D., Idaho
“The quality is better than what I get at the store for HALF the cost. I'm obsessed.” — Kara M., Las Vegas

See nearly 1,000 Reviews HERE

See our Google Reviews HERE

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❗ Why You'll Love It:

• No membership required
• No commitment—shop only the deals you want
• No fluff or fillers—just clean, wholesome food at prices you’ll love
• Community-powered and run by a local mom (Hi, I’m Cassie 👋)

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🎉 Ready to Save?

👉 Learn how to try us out for only $29 and get a box of meat!
Get early access to our weekly food drops and become part of the Co-op family!