Menomonie Market Food Co-op
Food and Beverage ServicesWisconsin, United States11-50 Employees
Menomonie Market Food Co-op is a community-owned grocery operator serving the Chippewa Valley, with locations in Menomonie and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Founded in 1974 as a food buying club, the cooperative focuses on offering healthier food options and places emphasis on sourcing from local suppliers to support regional producers. The business operates in the food and beverage services sector and maintains a local, member-owned model that aims to connect shoppers with products rooted in the community. The organization has grown through collaborations, including a merger with Just Local Food Co-op in 2021, and has pursued expansion efforts to broaden its downtown Eau Claire presence. The company positions itself as a locally oriented retailer that seeks to strengthen the regional food system through programs like the Fund Its Foodshed Grant Program, which supports farming operations and food processors in the area. Its target customers appear to be individuals seeking healthier dietary options and local, community-backed groceries. Based in Wisconsin, the co-op emphasizes regional sourcing and community impact as core aspects of its operations.