Welcome to
Dorchester Food Co-op
A grassroots initiative to build a community & worker-owned grocery store.
The mission of the Dorchester Food Co-op
is to challenge the traditional food system by building a community and worker-owned asset that
nourishes, employs, and reinvests in the local community.
APR. 28, 2023: NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS!
When Dorchester Food Co-op opens this summer, it will be the only community-owned grocery store in the City of Boston! Are you interested in joining our mission-driven store operations team?
View and apply for open positions HERE.
Once you select “Apply,” you will need to create an applicant profile.
Questions? Contact our General Manager, John Santos at info@dorchesterfoodcoop.com
APR. 11, 2023: APPLY TO JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
Interested in contributing your skills to a social justice-focused organization? Passionate about making a positive impact on the economic growth and healthy food access in Boston?
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS. TO APPLY, CLICK HERE.
NOV. 21, 2022: JOHN SANTOS JOINS US
AS OUR GENERAL MANAGER!
John will lead Dorchester Food Co-op from a start-up cooperative business, through opening and beyond!
Click HERE to read more.
Construction of our store has officially begun! Please check our NEWS tab for construction updates until the store opens in 2023.
Thank you to the Cummings Foundation for ongoing support through a $100,000 grant over three years.
CUMMINGSFOUNDATION.ORG
“Dorchester is a great place to live, work and play. The co-op will be a space for neighbors to interact, share ideas, and buy fresh food to keep healthy.”
Why a Food Co-op?
Boosts Local Economy
A food co-op is a grocery store owned and controlled by the community—anyone may become a member. Our co-op will operate for the mutual benefit of all members, returning profits to the community through programming, discounts, and lower costs.
Increases Access to Healthy Food
By joining together, co-op members gain access to products, services or markets not otherwise available to them. Our co-op will value equality among member-owners, enrichment of the community, and support of local sustainable products.
Fosters Active Community
Healthy food is just one part of the equation. Our co-op will be an active hub where community members can gather to share, learn, and explore together.
