Our Mission
A locally grown sustainable food network in our neighborhood.
Our Mission
The Brewfair Co-op is a cooperatively managed group of community members focused on bringing a food co-op to Brewerytown, Fairmount, and the wider north Philly community.
Our Short-Term Objectives
- Find 1,000 interested neighbors and community members who want to be engaged in efforts to bring a food co-op to Brewerytown and Fairmount, including volunteering and supporting fundraising efforts
- Formally incorporate as a co-op to help secure resourcing from co-op development organizations and local/state government programs.
- Begin a pledge drive to collect member equity.
- Collect community feedback on priorities, needs, and desires for the food co-op
- Formalize market potential, financial feasibility, and design feasibility studies in collaboration with co-op development consultants.
Our Long-Term Objectives
- Create membership program and expand board of directors
- Hire leadership staff to lead day-to-day development projects
- Raise initial capital investment from members to secure long-term storefront and infrastructure requirements
- Hire staff, secure physical store front, and acquire necessary assets for long-term co-op management
- Open Brewfair co-op physical store to members and all members of the community
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Achieving our goals
Co-ops follow a shared development philosophy to ensure that they are set up for long-term success, organized in 3 distinct phases:
The Brew/Fair co-op is currently in the organizing phase, which is focused on generating support, creating a shared vision, and aligning on long-term goals.
3 Stages of Co-op Development
1. Organizing:
- Creating a shared vision, identifying members, creating member programs, and incorporating as a co-op
- Begin fundraising and member equity efforts
- Brew/Fair co-op is in this stage
2. Feasibility & Planning:
- Confirming market potential, conducting design and financial feasibility studies, and formalizing business plans
3. Implementation:
- Site selection and facilities design, staffing, merchandising, and marketing program plans
Please visit our Co-op page to learn more about the co-op model and what it brings to a community.