There's a New Co-op in Town

The Dorchester Food Co-op (DFC) opened its doors in November, offering fresh produce, groceries, bulk bins, prepared foods, and baked goods that you can enjoy with a cup of freshly brewed fair-trade coffee.

The Co-op is located on the first floor of a new residential building at 195 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester. Mayor Michelle Wu visited the store on Sunday, December 24, as part of a tour of businesses in the Bowdoin-Geneva area, a neighborhood that has long been underserved when it comes to healthy and affordable food options.

The store is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Off-street parking is available.

Not only is DFC a consumer co-op with more than 1,900 member-owners, but also a worker co-op, with employees making business decisions democratically. More than 10 years of organizing work went into bringing the organization to life.

We encourage everyone to check out DFC the next time you are in the area, and to shop there as much as possible. Become a member for $100 (one-time payment) and receive discounts. You don’t need to be a member to shop.