Prairie Food Co-op is a community-owned, full-service grocery store coming soon to Lombard, Illinois!

Prairie Food Co-op is DuPage County’s first community-owned grocery store. Unlike traditional grocery stores, we are owned by the people who shop here—not a big corporation. That means every dollar spent at our store stays local, strengthening our economy and directly supporting farmers and food producers.

📍 Location: 837 South Westmore-Meyers Road in the Eastgate Shopping Center (between Ace Hardware and the DMV).

Why a Food Co-op?

In a typical grocery store, profits go to private owners or shareholders. But at Prairie Food Co-op, the store is owned by its community—people like YOU! Anyone can shop at the store, but Owners get special perks and discounts.

As a cooperative, we:

• Put people over profits – Our goal is to serve our community, not maximize profits for a corporation.
• Support local farms & businesses – We prioritize fresh, local, and sustainable food.
• Provide transparency – Clear labeling and sourcing, so you know where your food comes from.
• Keep money in our community – Your dollars stay local, benefiting farmers, producers, and workers.
• Give Owners a voice – Every Owner gets a say in how the store is run.

Food Co-op v. Grocery Store: What's the Difference?

What You'll Find at Prairie Food Co-op

We're a full-service grocery store, offering both organic products and affordable staples. Expect to find:

🥕 Fresh Local Produce – Illinois has some of the best farmland in the world!
🥩 Meat & Fish – Responsibly sourced, high-quality proteins.
🥛 Midwest’s Best Dairy – Supporting regional dairy farmers.
🥗 Grab 'n Go Deli Items – Quick, healthy, and delicious!
🍷 Beer & Wine – Locally crafted selections.
🏡 Household Goods & Wellness Items – Sustainably made products.

Our Mission & Impact

Prairie Food Co-op exists to make fresh, local food accessible year-round while creating a positive impact on our community.

• Environmental Stewardship – Encouraging sustainable farming & reducing food miles.
• Fair Wages & Good Jobs – Providing stable employment with fair pay & benefits.
• Community-Centered Shopping – A grocery store that truly reflects the values of its shoppers.

We’re building something BIG—and YOU can be a part of it! Join us as an Owner today and help bring this vision to life. 💚

Prairie Food Co-op Governing Documents

Prairie Food Co-op's Bylaws - Detail our purpose, principles, structure, and the rights and responsibilities of Owners and Board Directors.

Policy Register - Connects our Cooperative Principles to governance at all levels – staff, management, Board, and Owners.

7 Cooperative Principles

Like all cooperatives, Prairie Food Co-op will operate using seven internationally recognized principles to guide them.