Prairie Food Co-op: Community-Owned, Locally Sourced

A grocery store that belongs to its community

Prairie Food Co-op isn't a typical grocery store. It's owned by its members—the people who shop there. That difference shapes everything about how it operates.

Located in Lombard, Prairie Food Co-op focuses on local, sustainable, and ethically sourced food. They carry Spiritus Coffee on their shelves, and we're proud to be part of their local food ecosystem.

What Makes a Co-op Different

Most grocery stores answer to shareholders focused on profit. Co-ops answer to their members—the community.

This means:

• Local sourcing priority: They actively seek out local producers and farmers
• Transparent operations: Members have a say in how the store runs
• Community investment: Profits go back into the co-op and community, not distant shareholders
• Values-driven selection: Products chosen for quality and ethics, not just margin

Shopping at a co-op is a vote for a different kind of economy—one where community ownership matters.

Local Food, Local Coffee

Prairie Food Co-op's mission aligns with ours. They believe food should come from people you can know, places you can visit, practices you can verify.

Spiritus Coffee fits that vision:

• Roasted in Lombard, a few miles from the store
• Small-batch, with roast dates you can see
• A roaster you can actually meet

When you buy Spiritus at Prairie Food Co-op, you're getting local coffee from a local store owned by local people. That's how food systems should work.

Becoming a Member

Anyone can shop at Prairie Food Co-op. But members get benefits:

• Discounts on purchases
• Voting rights on co-op decisions
• Investment in the local food movement

Membership supports the co-op's mission and strengthens the local food economy. Consider joining if you shop there regularly.

Find Spiritus There

Look for Spiritus Coffee in their local products section. We keep them stocked with fresh bags—roasted recently, delivered personally.

If you're already shopping at Prairie Food Co-op, add a bag of Spiritus to your cart. Local coffee, from your local co-op, supporting your local community.

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Spiritus Coffee Co.
Proud partner of Prairie Food Co-op.