Bethlehem Co-op Market

Bethlehem Co-op Market Your community owned, full-service grocery store at 250 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA. Owned by 1750+ member-owners - opening to all shoppers in 2026! Parking too!

Our goals are to offer healthy, affordable, locally-focused food and educational offerings in a convenient neighborhood location. The store, to be located at 250 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, will be open for everyone to shop at. Our Mission:

The Bethlehem Food Co-Op is a diverse community encouraging physical, social, and economic health by providing healthful, affordable food; emphasizing local, sus

tainable, humane and natural food systems; and offering unique educational opportunities to the entire community. Important Things That Make Us Awesome:

Community Owned: The co-op will be owned by its members. Yes—YOU will be able to own the grocery store you shop at. And, not only can you own a share of the store, that share will give you an equal voice in the democratic process of the store. Community-Operated: The people in the community the co-op serves will operate our store. We will provide good jobs for our community! In Downtown Bethlehem: The co-op will be an oasis of fresh food in the north downtown neighborhood of Bethlehem - open and accessible to all! Healthy Food: We plan to focus on local foods and organic offerings, helping our community live the best life it can, while supporting local providers. Affordable Food: Members will receive discounts on co-op products, and prices will be limited by working directly with producers and offering alternative buying options like bulk bins. Informational Workshops: The co-op will not just be a grocery store. We want to continue to engage with our community and offer education and recreation opportunities like classes on nutrition, cooking, gardening, composting and more! Convenient Neighborhood Location: The store will be accessible on foot or by public transit or bicycle. Visit us at bethlehemfood.coop

Big chain grocery stores work for profits. Co-ops reinvest them.When you shop at a co-op market, every dollar you spend ...
06/02/2026

Big chain grocery stores work for profits. Co-ops reinvest them.

When you shop at a co-op market, every dollar you spend stays closer to home - supporting local vendors. That means your grocery dollars fuel local jobs, local farms, and local producers, not distant shareholders. Built by our local community to support our local community.

That's one of the many reasons we're working hard to bring a full-service, community owned co-op market to 250 E. Broad St. Opening later this year, we'll be open to all shoppers.

If this resonates with you, consider joining us as one of our 1750+ member-owners: bethlehemcoopmarket.com/join-us.

It's - and as we do all year round, we're honored to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community, including the neighbo...
06/01/2026

It's - and as we do all year round, we're honored to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community, including the neighbors, owners, shoppers, staff, and partners who help make this co-op what it is.

We believe community spaces should be welcoming, inclusive, and rooted in care for one another, and Pride Month is an important opportunity to reflect on both the history and ongoing importance of that work.

We look forward to welcoming all of our neighbors when we open later this year with our full-service, community owned grocery store.

Give back where it matters most ❤ Join the volunteer team at the Bethlehem Co-op Market and help make an impact through ...
05/31/2026

Give back where it matters most ❤ Join the volunteer team at the Bethlehem Co-op Market and help make an impact through food access initiatives, education programs, and community support.

Ready to get involved? Start here: bethlehemcoopmarket.com/volunteer

We're excited to share an exciting opportunity for our 1750+ member-owners (and anyone who wants to join us before this ...
05/30/2026

We're excited to share an exciting opportunity for our 1750+ member-owners (and anyone who wants to join us before this event) -

The SouthSide Film Festival has extended an invite for us to attend their Opening Night Party and Film Screening of "The Fork in the Road" at the discounted price of $5 each. (The event is open to the public for $10 each.)

Opening Night Party: Wednesday, June 10
6:00 -7:30 pm
Location: Comfort Suites, 120 W. 3rd St., Bethlehem

7:30 pm: Procession to Cathedral Church of the Nativity, 321 Wyandotte St., Bethlehem for the opening night film screening at 8 pm

Opening Night Film: "Fork in the Road"
Directors: Jonathan Nastasi, Vivian Sorenson
2026 | 88 minutes

This documentary follows small farmers, visionary chefs, and innovators working to heal the land, improve our food systems, and transition to a regenerative future for people and the planet.

It sounds like a fun - and inspiring - way to spend an early summer evening with like-minded folks! Please plan to join us (note that you don't have to attend the party - you can come to the film only).

With thanks to our friends at the SSFI, and the evening's sponsor, Fox Optical.

The CCMA for Consumer Co-ops annual conference started up today in Tacoma, WA. For those of us interested in the co-op ...
05/28/2026

The CCMA for Consumer Co-ops annual conference started up today in Tacoma, WA.

For those of us interested in the co-op world but not attending the conference, the team at Garlic and Roses has it covered. Their (growing) list of articles that set up some of the sessions and keynotes in Tacoma can be found at this link: bit.ly/4dBv4lN

You can also subscribe to their free newsletter at garlicandroses.coop - they'll be posting daily recaps of everything happening each day. And each month they send a newsletter with inspiring articles.

We're always looking for member-owners with an interest in how co-ops around the country organize and succeed - watch for announcements about our election for new Board members, coming in October.

We're thrilled for the folks at Wasatch Cooperative, a co-op market that opened last week in Salt Lake City. Twenty year...
05/26/2026

We're thrilled for the folks at Wasatch Cooperative, a co-op market that opened last week in Salt Lake City. Twenty years in the making, they are off to a great start on a long and prosperous run!

And we are beginning the process of making plans for our own opening later this year (date TBA). A group of our MOVE volunteers is now meeting as the Launch Team, to begin preliminary planning.

Interested? Join us online tomorrow (Wed) night at 6:30 pm to brainstorm how we can welcome the community and put our best foot forward.

All are welcome. The link to join the meeting is bit.ly/4ur6biA (we ask you to please sign in with your full name).

Many of you tell us that you resonate with our mission that emphasizes sustainable practices.Specifically, we'll be doin...
05/25/2026

Many of you tell us that you resonate with our mission that emphasizes sustainable practices.

Specifically, we'll be doing all we can to reduce plastics in our packaging, and we'll encourage shoppers to bring their own bags for their purchases.

Opening later in 2026, to all shoppers - a full-service, community owned market.

Interested in joining us? bethlehemcoopmarket.com/join-us

Thankful today as we remember those who served to keep our country and community strong. Whether they lost their lives i...
05/25/2026

Thankful today as we remember those who served to keep our country and community strong. Whether they lost their lives in battle or later from their physical or mental challenges, the sacrifice they and their families made will not be forgotten.

What a great day! We were very happy to join in the celebration of Friendship Park's grand reopening last Saturday.The e...
05/24/2026

What a great day! We were very happy to join in the celebration of Friendship Park's grand reopening last Saturday.

The event featured a ribbon-cutting, community partners' info tables (like us), food trucks, and much excitement exploring the park's new amenities. A wonderful neighborhood gathering - the newly-reimagined park is a great addition to our community.

We're excited to officially join the Northside Alive community when our new market opens later this year at 250 E. Broad St.

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Fifteen! 🍓🫑🥕🍉🍞🥬🌶️🫐That's how many farmers markets we have in our area - that's a lot of opportunities to !Pick a day an...
05/23/2026

Fifteen! 🍓🫑🥕🍉🍞🥬🌶️🫐

That's how many farmers markets we have in our area - that's a lot of opportunities to !

Pick a day and check out these great markets:

TUESDAY: Northampton Pa Farmers' Market

WEDNESDAY: Farm Market at Passer, The Farm Market at NCC (opens June 3)

THURSDAY: Bethlehem Farmers Market, Macungie Farmers Market, West Ward Market

SATURDAY: Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmers Market, Easton Farmers' Market, Nazareth Farmers Market, Phillipsburg Farmers Market, Trexlertown Farmers' Market

SUNDAY: Coopersburg Farmers Market, Emmaus Farmers' Market, The Saucon Valley Farmers Market, West Reading Farmers Market

Each has its own personality, and assortment of local growers, vendors, and special activities. We encourage you to have some fun visiting them all!

NOTE: We visit several of these markets over the summer months - stop by and say hello!

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