grown + crafted
grown + crafted
within 160km of your co-op
what is True Local?
Shopping local is about keeping dollars in your community. It’s about supporting local farmers + artisans, their families, and employees, who live, work and play in our communities. So when the industry standard for “local” changed to include anywhere within the province of BC, or within 50kms of the border, that didn’t seem very local. Our True Local program was developed to put focus on products made or grown within 160km of your Co-op. When you shop True Local you know you are directly supporting local businesses, strengthening our local food security, and keeping your dollars where you live.
Last year, your support for True Local put
$3.5
Million
directly into the pockets of local farmers + artisans
(based on our 22/23 fiscal year)
This is a direct investment in:
Last year, your support for True Local put
$3.5
Million
directly into the pockets of local farmers + artisans
(based on our 22/23 fiscal year)
This is a direct investment in:
130+ true local suppliers
Supporting True Local farmers + artisans means supporting 130 local business owners, their families and their employees – all who live, work and play in our communities.
true local tops the charts
20% of our largest suppliers are True Local! Your support for these suppliers ensures viability for these local businesses and their products – key staples like local bread, milk, eggs and meat – which goes a long way toward strengthening our local food security.
peak local
In peak growing season, 40% of your produce department is True Local, supporting over 25 local farmers. You can also find True Local produce, beets, potatoes, cabbages, carrots, and squash all winter long. If you missed the farmer’s market you know you can still enjoy locally grown veg right here at your Co-op.
Support True Local products by looking for this logo when shopping
want to become a true local supplier?
If you are a farmer or artisan growing or crafting products within 160km of our Co-op – we want to hear from you! We are always looking to bring on more True Local suppliers so don’t wait – get in touch below.