Bloomingfoods Co-op Market

Bloomingfoods Co-op Market 🌱Your community-owned cooperative grocery store in Bloomington, Indiana since 1976 — two locations! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok !
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Bloomingfoods is a community-owned cooperative grocery store in Bloomington, Indiana since 1976. We promote healthy, high quality, sustainable, and environmentally-sound products at a fair price. Our commitment to sustainable agriculture, artisanal producers of local products, and delicious regional foods are a few of the things that set us apart. Our Ends Statement:
People in Bloomington and Sout

h Central Indiana will have…
• A market for local, fair and healthful products, produced with care for the land, animals, and future generations.
• A democratic cooperative-ownership model that provides meaningful employment and strengthens the community.
• A robust and sustainable local food economy with fair prices for producers and all owner-members.
• Access to education on food systems, cooperative values, and the interconnectedness of food, health, and the environment. About Cooperatives:
Cooperatives (Co-ops) are member-owned, member-governed businesses that operate for the benefit of their owner-members according to common principles agreed upon by the international cooperative community. Co-ops are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others. Co-ops are built on seven core principles:
• Voluntary and open membership
• Democratic member control
• Member economic participation
• Autonomy and independence
• Education, training and information
• Cooperation among cooperatives
• Concern for community

All Co-ops contain the following elements:
• Co-ops are owned and governed by their primary users (the owner-members).
• Co-ops are democratically governed (one owner-member, one vote).
• Co-ops are businesses, not clubs or associations.
• Co-ops adhere to internationally recognized principles.

05/28/2026

🥹 Thanks to you, we’re turning 50 in July!!! 💙

🥳 Bday party deets coming soon!

🚨 NEW AT THE CO-OP!!! 🚨🥬 LOCAL produce from Seven Ridges Farm, Sungate Farm, Wilderlove Farm, Poole Mill Produce, & Gen2...
05/26/2026

🚨 NEW AT THE CO-OP!!! 🚨

🥬 LOCAL produce from Seven Ridges Farm, Sungate Farm, Wilderlove Farm, Poole Mill Produce, & Gen215!

☕️🍨 NEW plant-based ice cream flavor from Planted & Hopscotch!

🥩 LOCAL meats from Turchetti’s and Dewig Meats!

🍤 NEW seafood from Sitka!

🥛 LOCAL single serve milk (chocolate & vanilla) from Family Tyme Creamery!

💚 NEW FAIR TRADE string dolls from Kamibashi!

✨ NEW health & wellness items at our East Store!

🤩 These are just some of the new items you can find at our stores! Be on the lookout for the bright orange “New at the Co-op!” signs to find everything that’s new!

💙 Not sure how to find all the local items in our stores? Be on the lookout for bright blue shelf signs with the state of Indiana and “Local” on them, a blue circle with the letter “L” on the shelf price tag, and “LOCAL” on our produce signs!

05/22/2026

Whether you make your buns or not (recipe in the comments), don’t forget about our Memorial Weekend Sale!

🌟 Memorial Weekend Sale!!! 🌟
TOMORROW, May 23rd - MONDAY, May 25th!
🍻 25% OFF Chips & Alcohol!
🍔 10% OFF Meat & Meat Alternatives!
While supplies last! No substitutes. Not stackable with other basket coupons.

✨ We are modifying our hours of operation in honor of Memorial Day…

Monday, May 25th:
⏰ Store hours: 10am - 6pm
🥗 Deli, hot bar, & salad bar hours: 10am - 5pm
🚙 Curbside pickup will not be available.

♥️ Have a happy & safe Memorial Day weekend!

05/20/2026

📣 Owner-Members–still thinking about running for our Board of Directors? Well, you have more time to think about it and submit a candidate packet! The deadline to submit a candidate packet has been extended to Friday, June 5th!

🌱Reasons YOU should join our Board of Directors:

💙 Make a difference. Bloomingfoods is a non-profit co-op. That means that it is owned by its members, who in turn elect a board to provide oversight to the General Managers of the stores. If you care about the future prosperity of the organization, you can make a real difference by serving on the Board of Directors.

💙 Learn something new. It’s very rare that someone comes to the Bloomingfoods Board with experience in providing oversight to a grocery store. This is your chance to learn from the GMs what it takes to make Bloomingfoods successful and the Board’s role in achieving that success. Whether it’s understanding the co-op’s operating policies, reading financial reports, creating business plans, or following the latest health food trends, the board and staff share a useful and rewarding expertise.

💙 Stay informed. There’s no better way to know what’s going on at Bloomingfoods than to serve on the board. As the co-op grows and changes, you understand and contribute to those decisions.

💙 Build relationships. In addition to the board, you’ll become closer with staff and owner-members. You will be able to work with people who share your interest in the health and community goals of a special organization like Bloomingfoods.

💙 Financial rewards. Board members receive Bloomingfoods gift cards totaling $2,000+ per year.

Are you passionate about the future of Bloomingfoods? Do you have great ideas or business experience that you’d like to share with the Co-op? We are seeking candidates to fill four positions this fall.

💌 You can pick up a candidate packet at one of our Bloomingfoods locations or download it from our website. The deadline to submit your Candidate Packet has been extended to Friday, June 5th! For more information, visit www.bloomingfoods.coop/run-for-the-board (🔗 in bio)!

🚲 CONGRATULATIONS, Alexandra, for winning our EarthFest bike giveaway (in partnership with ), and Susanna, for winning o...
05/19/2026

🚲 CONGRATULATIONS, Alexandra, for winning our EarthFest bike giveaway (in partnership with ), and Susanna, for winning our EarthFest Fair Trade basket filled with Fair Trade, local, and environmentally friendly products!!! 💙

Susanna is a long-time Owner-Member, and Alexandra recently became an Owner-Member (welcome to the co-op!!!)! Thank you both so much for your continued love & support! Enjoy your prizes, and see you soon!!! 💚

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT‼️ Accepting entries through Tuesday, May 19th!Two lucky winners (one person at each store) will get to ...
05/15/2026

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT‼️ Accepting entries through Tuesday, May 19th!

Two lucky winners (one person at each store) will get to take home (over $280 retail value!):
🍔 $50 Bfoods gift card
🏕️ $30 gift card
💙 Two Bfoods & co-branded campfire mugs
🌳 Grand Trunk Double Deluxe Hammock from JL Waters
🔥 Eureka SPRK Camp Grill from JL Waters

⚠️ To enter, you must complete the giveaway entry form on our website, www.bloomingfoods.coop/giveaways – one entry per person! All general giveaway rules, terms, and conditions mentioned on our website apply (🔗 in bio).

✨ Two winners (one winner per store) will be drawn at random and contacted via email on Wednesday, May 20th. The winners will need to pick up their prize from the store they won at. Per the General Giveaway Rules, Terms & Conditions listed on our giveaway page, the winners will have 72 hours to claim their prize, or new winners will be drawn.

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.

💙 THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our Positive Change Program in April by rounding up your total at the register, a...
05/14/2026

💙 THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our Positive Change Program in April by rounding up your total at the register, and to our anonymous donor for matching funds for the first 7 days of the month!

Thanks to YOU, we were able to give $10,459.01!!!

💌 A message from Bloomington Meals on Wheels:
“A huge thank you to Bloomingfoods shoppers for raising more than $10,400 to support Bloomington Meals on Wheels! Your generosity will provide 1,743 medically-tailored meals for Bloomington and Ellettsville residents who are unable to afford this vital service. Because of you, our neighbors will receive nourishing meals and compassionate support when they need it most. Thank you for helping make our community healthier, stronger, and more connected!”

05/11/2026

Every bite is the best bite of our May Sandwich of the Month — French Onion Brisket! 🤤

Brisket, gruyere cheese, house-made caramelized onions, & dijonannise on a hoagie roll - $12.99!

🥖Available at both of our delis through May 31st!

05/08/2026

Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them. 💚 A. A. Milne

Let’s Get to Know Dandelions 🥹 (this is your friendly reminder to let them grow!)

🌼 Benefits & Uses of Dandelion Blossoms (gummie recipe in the comments)
Edible raw or cooked with a mildly sweet, honey-like flavor
Great in salads, fritters, syrups, teas, jelly, and wine
Rich in antioxidants and plant compounds that support overall wellness
Popular with pollinators like bees and butterflies in early spring
Can be infused into oils and salves for traditional skincare uses

🌱 Benefits & Uses of Dandelion Stems
Edible, especially when young and tender
Contain the plant’s milky sap, traditionally used in folk remedies
Can be chopped into salads or sautéed with other greens
Sometimes pickled for a tangy, slightly bitter snack
Hollow stems can even be used as natural whistles or for weaving flower crowns

🌱 Benefits & Uses of Dandelion Leaves
Packed with vitamins A, C, and K plus minerals like calcium and potassium
Delicious in salads, sautés, soups, pesto, and smoothies
Traditionally used to support digestion and hydration
Young leaves are less bitter and especially tender in spring

🫚 Benefits & Uses of Dandelion Roots
Often roasted and brewed as a caffeine-free coffee alternative
Used in teas and tinctures in traditional herbal practices
Contains inulin, a fiber that supports gut health
Deep taproots help aerate soil and pull nutrients upward

🐝 Benefits to the Environment
One of the first spring food sources for pollinators
Helps improve soil health and reduce erosion
Every part of the plant can be used, making it incredibly sustainable

🌸 We’re selling Garden Walk tickets!!! A perfect gift for Mother’s Day!💚 Tickets are available for purchase at checkout ...
05/07/2026

🌸 We’re selling Garden Walk tickets!!! A perfect gift for Mother’s Day!

💚 Tickets are available for purchase at checkout through June 7th — $10 each, and children 12 years old and under are free! We accept cash, credit/debit card, or check. To learn more about the Garden Walk visit, bloomingtongardenclub.org!

🌻 What’s your favorite part of your own garden?

📸: Bloomington Garden Club (garden photos 2-5)

05/06/2026

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms that show up in different forms throughout each of our lives!

No matter how you spend this Mother’s Day, may you be met with kindness, grace, love & light. 💝

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🎥Videoed are some of the beautiful flowers available in our East Store Garden Center from Hoosier Boy Pant Co.

Address

3220 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN
47401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

Telephone

+18123365400

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