Wasatch Cooperative Market
Wasatch Food Co-op (WFC) is Salt Lake City’s only community-owned grocery store, founded with the mission of providing affordable, local food while fostering a stronger, more resilient community. Born from the efforts of a small group of dedicated locals in 2009, WFC has steadily grown its member-owner base and worked towards making the vision of a cooperative grocery store a reality.
Opening in the vibrant Liberty Wells neighborhood in 2026, Wasatch Food Co-op will connect members with diverse local producers, offering a wide variety of fresh, locally and sustainably sourced products. WFC will operate as a full-service grocery store, but it's not just about groceries: it is about building economic resilience, reducing food insecurity, and promoting community-driven growth.
By linking neighbors and producers, WFC creates a space where food access and local economic support are priorities, all while fostering an inclusive, member-driven environment.
MISSION
We connect our community to fairly priced groceries while prioritizing sustainable practices, local producers, a just food system, and the values of our member-owners.
VISION
We envision a thriving, interconnected regional food system where our neighbors can afford quality groceries, community members are involved in decisions about what they eat, local producers prosper, and sustainable practices create lasting benefits for our environment and future generations.
ENDS STATEMENT
We exist to provide Salt Lake City and surrounding areas with:
Universal statement: A grocery store that is committed to concern for community responsibility to the environment, financial integrity and ethical business practices
Access to high-quality, affordable foods: Offering ethically sourced, environmentally responsible and transparently marketed products, with an emphasis on locally produced goods at affordable prices.
Cooperative ownership: An equitable and democratically operated grocery store that benefits our member-owners, patrons, and the broader community.
Positive community impact: Partnering with local organizations to achieve common goals that benefit the community while providing a gathering place that strengthens community connections and culture.
J.E.D.I: Championing racial and economic justice, equity, inclusivity, and diversity in all our business activities, while increasing access to nutrient-rich, culturally diverse offerings.
Sustainable practices: implementing sustainable practices in all store operations to limit our impact on the environment.
Education & advocacy: Empowering our community through education on food related issues and advocacy for a more equitable food system.
Strengthening the local economy: Providing a living wage for employees, fair compensation for local suppliers, and boosting the economic health of our community through co-operative business practices.