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 while everyone is welcome, That difference shapes everything about how it operates.

Located in Lombard, Prairie Food Co-op focuses on fresh, local, sustainable, and ethically sourced food. Spiritus Coffee is not just the coffee on their shelves, we're the house coffee that members drink free every morning. We are proud owners, long time investors (prior to coffee we personally donated and invested to bring a co-op to Lombard) and we are thrilled to now be part of this 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, our headquarters is just 2 miles from the co-op
• Small-batch, with roast dates fresh every week. 
• A roaster you can 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

If you call us looking to stop in. We are going to direct you to the co-op. All of our coffee blends are always in stock.  Look for Spiritus Coffee in their local products section. We keep them stocked with fresh coffee roasted weekly, 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.