Fairbanks Co-op Market in Fairbanks, Alaska has been approved for a second loan from LEAF after six years of strong performance in one of the most remote locations in the U.S.
The only cooperative grocer in Alaska, Fairbanks Co-op Market has over 3,900 members. The market is committed to furthering “health and sustainability by providing healthful foods and products, promoting local suppliers, and offering consumer education in an open, community-centered environment, through a viable business.”
The Co-op specializes in local, organic, and fair-trade foods and offer customers personal service at competitive prices. The market is also committed to a zero-waste goal in recognition of its environmental responsibility to combat climate change.
Fairbanks Co-op Market is committed to being a catalyst for increasing local agricultural production by creating a stable and reliable market that local producers can depend on. To accomplish this, they support local producers to promote the development of the processing facilities, storage facilities, and other infrastructure to maximize year round availability of their products.
LEAF is proud to serve AK’s only co-op grocer, and hopes to continue watching Fairbanks Co-op Market flourish for years to come!
