Frequently Asked Questions

Membership

  • Click here to find out if we are currently seeking new members.

    • Members are able to contribute to continuing the Food Collective’s mission of supporting local and small vendors, and combatting food insecurity.

    • Members receive 10% off of all items in the Collective.

    More information here!

  • No, not at all! Membership is open to everyone!

  • Nope! Our store is a community-run grocery store; anyone can come by!

Financial Assistance

  • Yes, we do!

    • Sliding Scale Program: In an effort to reduce food waste, our food prep members take foods that would not normally sell like overripe foods or imperfect produce to create super appetizing dishes of their own choice. These ready-made meals are then sold on a sliding scale of $1-$5, meaning that you pay what you want to or are able to pay!

    • “Pay it Forward” Program: The "Pay It Forward" program lets patrons purchase vouchers worth $1, $3, or $5 that future customers can then use to purchase food, produce, and other store items.

    Click here for more information!

  • We accept Google pay, Apple pay, cash, credit, debit, Berkeley bucks, gift cards to our store.

Products

  • We have so many different types of foods, including but not limited to…

    • Produce

    • Grab-and-go meals

    • Kombucha

    • Oat milk

    • Bulk items

    • Snacks

    • Frozen items

    • Vegan donuts

    … And so much more!

    • We are a meatless storefront! All of our products are vegetarian or vegan.

    • We also offer a variety of products that are non-GMO, soy-free, and gluten-free.

  • We have a product committee made up of members who work in our store. They decide which products go in based on values such as local businesses, company ethics, and other sustainable practices.

  • Yes! Bulk bins are back, baby! We wanted to offer our customers a way to reduce their waste while also having access to tasty treats.

 

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us!