DuPage County's First Community-Owned Grocery Store — Now Open

Prairie Food Co-op is officially open in Lombard, and DuPage County has never had anything quite like it. We're not a franchise. We're not a chain. We're a community-owned grocery store — meaning the people who shop here own it, run it, and benefit from it. Your neighbors. Local families. People who care about where their food comes from and what kind of community they're building.

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

🕗 Hours: Open Daily | 7 AM – 8 PM

Shopping Here Does More Than Feed You

Every dollar you spend at Prairie Food Co-op works harder for this community than a dollar spent at a conventional grocery chain — and the research backs that up. For every $1,000 spent at a food co-op, $1,604 is generated in the local economy (UAEX) — compared to just $1,365 at a conventional grocer. Food co-ops also spend 38% of revenues locally, including on local wages and benefits (LendingTree) — nearly double the rate of conventional grocery chains.

When you shop at Prairie Food Co-op, you're not padding a distant shareholder's portfolio. You're investing in Lombard and DuPage County.

Real Food, Thoughtfully Sourced

We carry fresh, locally grown produce, responsibly sourced meats, pantry staples, and specialty products you won't find at the big box stores down the road. Food co-ops do 2½ times more business with local farms and producers than conventional grocers (Global Resources Direct), and we're proud to carry that tradition into DuPage County. Whether you're stocking up on weeknight essentials or hunting for something special, you'll find quality here that reflects real values — not just a marketing budget.

Competitive Prices, Community Values

One of the biggest myths about food co-ops is that they're expensive. Prairie Food Co-op is here to change that story in DuPage County. We stock the everyday staples your household depends on — and we work hard to keep them competitively priced.

Here's how we do it:

• Weekly Fresh Deals — rotating discounts on produce, pantry staples, and more, so there's always something on sale worth grabbing.
• Bi-Monthly Sales — deeper store-wide savings that let you stock up and stretch your budget further.
• Owner Deals — exclusive discounts for member-owners, one of the many perks of having a stake in your grocery store.
• Bulk Department Savings — buying loose means no packaging markup. Scoop what you need, pay only for what you take.

Quality food shouldn't be a luxury. Whether you're shopping on a tight budget or just being smart about spending, Prairie Food Co-op makes it possible to eat well without overpaying. Think of it less like a specialty store and more like a neighborhood grocery store that also happens to carry exceptional local and sustainable products — because that's exactly what we are.

Owned By the Community. Run For the Community.

Becoming a member-owner of Prairie Food Co-op means you have a voice in how this store operates — and a stake in its success. At a food co-op, members own the business and elect their board of directors from among their community every year, ensuring the store stays true to the values of the people it serves. Not ready to become an owner? That's okay — everyone is welcome to shop here, member or not.

A New Kind of Grocery Store for Lombard

DuPage County deserves a grocery store that reflects its community — one that supports regional farmers and artisans, keeps dollars local, and makes it easy to shop with purpose. That's exactly what Prairie Food Co-op is here to do.

Shop local. Support quality. Own your grocery store.