Community Corner
Co-Op Grocery Store Is Coming To Woodstock
The community-owned grocery store will be built at the the intersection of US Route 14 and Lake Shore Drive.
Press release from McHenry County Food Cooperative:
Dec. 14, 2020
The Food Shed Co-op announced it has purchased land and intends to build a community-owned grocery store at the intersection of US Route 14 and Lake Shore Drive in Woodstock. While the address is in Woodstock, the store will be easily accessible from Crystal Lake and other parts of the county.
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The Food Shed Co-op proudly joins the growing number of community-owned grocers across the country focused on empowering their communities to make healthy food choices for themselves and the environment. The new store, offering local, organic, and healthy food options, will be open to the general public, but will provide significant benefits to Co-op owners.
The Food Shed Co-op was incorporated in April 2014, and has since grown to over 700 owner households in McHenry County and surrounding communities. Interest in the Food Shed has been impressive since the beginning, however the COVID-19 pandemic has generated greater demand as people experienced the reality of supply chain breakdowns caused by the pandemic. The Food Shed aims to advocate for local farmers and artisans, support the local economy by circulating dollars within the immediate community, and benefit the environment by lessening their carbon footprint. By choosing to support local and sustainable food businesses, Co-op member-owners and shoppers will help build a stronger, more resilient local food system.
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“Good Food for Good Neighbors”
The Food Shed Co-op store site is adjacent to Catalent Pharma Solutions, across Rt 14 from ShadowView Brewing, and accessible via the Woodstock-Crystal Lake bike path. The new store will provide access to healthy food choices for nearby businesses and families throughout the area. Collaboration is also already underway with neighboring McHenry County College's new Center for Agrarian Learning and other program areas. Learn more about the Food Shed Co-op and join as a member-owner at www.foodshed.coop.
The Food Shed Co-op can also be reached by email at info@foodshed.coop and through social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter; search for “Food Shed Co-op.”
This press release was produced by McHenry County Food Cooperative. The views expressed here are the author's own.
