The Community Food Co-Op of Utah

I’ve been planning on utilizing the co-op here in Utah ever since I found out about it last summer.  Every month I’ve pulled up the order form and made note of the order deadline, and every month I’ve procrastinated doing it.

I think my biggest problem is that A) I don’t have a fax machine, B) I hate making phone calls–especially to place orders, C) I’m incredibly lazy when it comes to putting things in the mail.  I’ve decided that this month I am going to suck it up and give it a try (although I’m not sure which ordering method I’ll use).

From the co-op’s website:

You can buy quality, healthy food for up to 50% off retail from the Community Food Co-op. Each month, we select about 15 items that you’re most likely to buy at the grocery store — mostly fresh fruit, vegetables, staple items and frozen meat. Then through collective purchasing, we order mass quantities of these items at very low prices. Our food will come from the same wholesalers that supply your local grocery store, so you can expect the same quality. The food will NEVER be donated, out-dated, or damaged.

This month’s order form can be found here.

Another thing I will have to consider is how I will work the foods available into my menu plan.  I made a basic, four-week menu plan based on meals that my family and I enjoy and that are, primarily, inexpensive.  I’ll have to go over what foods I will be ordering from the co-op and switch some meals around to make it work.  With the amount of money I can save by ordering this way, it’s definitely worth rearranging my plan.

Part of being frugal is being flexible.  Even though I like everything to be A Certain Way, I am learning to let go of that a little bit for the sake of saving money.  It will be good for my pocket and my mind!

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