| Location |
| 62 Marshall Street, Rochester NY, 14607 [nearby bus stops] |
| Hours |
| Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm |
| Saturday: 9:00am-7:00pm |
| Sunday: 10:00am-7:00pm |
| Phone |
| 585 454 COOP (2667) |
| Website |
![[WWW]](http://rocwiki.org/wiki/eggheadbeta/img/sycamore-www.png){kind=small} Offical Website |
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Store Weblog |
Abundance Cooperative Market was formed by the members and shoppers of the former "Genesse Coop Foodstore" which was located at 713 Monroe Ave. for about two decades and in many ways functioned as a co-op though legally not one. "Abundance Cooperative Market" was legally incorporated as "Genesee Coop Natural Foodstore, Inc" (a true cooperative) before a new name could be voted on, so "Abundance" is the dba name.
Shopping at Abundance Cooperative
Abundance features a typical health/organic market layout, with a produce section, dairy, eggs, and some organic and local meat. They have an extensive and impressive bulk foods department—along with bulk shampoos, cleaning products, and oils. Boasting the cheapest tofu in town (bulk) at $1.19/pound (as of 10/15/05), they also carry a wide array of LOCAL bulk nut butters & honeys.
Joining the Cooperative
Buying a share in the coop is currently $100 and gives you full membership priviliges, including participation in the decision-making process—including the direction of the store's future, plus occasional discounts and specials. Most importantly though, you get to be a part of Rochester's only cooperatively owned food store!
Additionally, as a member, you have the option of working in the store each week or a couple times a month in exchange for a monthly discount at the register. Call the store for more details.
The small "cafe" section features free wireless access. There is coffee and pre-made deli items to-go, or to eat in the cafe. Live music on Saturdays. See also: Cooperatives.
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2008-02-25 14:23:51 Currently, they treat their employees like shit and use a hierarchical model to operate. It's certainly not "cooperative." —TedForsyth
2008-06-02 01:49:35 Worth checking out, for sure. They have a decent selection of organic produce, including some hard to find items (golden beets). Cheaper than Lori's. —MariahBetz
2008-08-19 16:13:37 I always enjoy when I can make it to Abundance. The hours make it a bit difficult, since I work til 8 most days. If you have the time though, this is an excellent source for organic and vegetarian foods. —EugeneCain
