We are a student run store on campus selling organic food and produce to students and the wider community. We are open during uni semester from 9am-5pm weekdays during semester teaching weeks.
We are a not-for-profit co-operative, which means that if you become a member you receive a discount on products. Learn how to become a member.
We are always looking for volunteers, if you would like to know more about volunteering click here.
The cooperative business model aims to provide a service without the main objective being profits. The official definition is an ‘autonomous association of people who come together voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspiration through a jointly-owned and democratically controlled enterprise’. It relies on members/volunteers participating in the running of the organisation, that is, having a say – making sure criticism is constructive and helping resolve any problems that arise. Co-ops also use capital or funds for mutually rather than individual benefit. While its activities may be commercial, a co-op exists primarily to serve the needs of its members and community, rather than investing capital or making money. In other words, a co-op is its members. Co-ops are also based values including things like honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.
Sydney University Food Co-operative is a non-profit, volunteer run organisation whose aim is to provide affordable, organic, vegan, local food in bulk, and fresh fruit and vegetables for students and staff on campus. Our co-op prefers ethically and environmentally sound products and checks with suppliers about the conditions and methods under which the goods are grown and processed. It provides an opportunity to access our groceries, snacks and treats without having to support big supermarkets.
As much as possible we promote the use of:
- Low-cost ethically-produced and packed wholefoods
- Cruelty free foods
- Vegan foods
- Organic foods
- Genetically modified free foods
Cooperative enterprises are distinctive types of firms that operate within but also offer an alternative to the capitalist market based economy. In that production and consumption is not singularly driven by the profit motive or the accumulation of wealth, rather cooperatives focus on the well-being of the community via ethical consumption and production. The business and operating model emphasises collaboration and democracy and therefore, provides an alternative to the traditional hierarchical structure of a capitalist enterprise. The cooperative model has the effect of redefining work and reward, by moving the emphasis away from monetary gain, ownership and control, thereby, changing the social and economic relationships that underpin the capitalist system.
Cooperatives also encourage people to have a biological and geographical understanding of food and food choices. The distance and number of people food travels between to get to our tables, the vested interest capitalist businesses have in maintaining consumer ignorance around food production and the global nature of the food system, inevitably means that the biographies of the food we eat are rather opaque to us. However, our coop is concerned about where food comes from, who is impacted by the production of food, and what goes into the food we eat. We prioritize principles of transparency, social accountability and consumer sovereignty. Additionally, the underlying principles of organics, veganism and locally sourced food stipulate what kind of products we stock, these categories each on their own question and make visible networks of food.
Only available during Semester Teaching weeks while the CoOp is open and operating.
Your weekly fix of organic fruit and vegetables. - scroll down the page to purchase a 4 weeks supply at a discounted price.
Our supplier is Back To Eden Organics and the produce amazing! All produce is sourced fresh from our supplier on Wednesday morning. We order from Australian organic farms. We sell our boxes at cost price, which means that you are paying wholesale prices!
Produce is seasonal, which means that mixes differ week to week.
Place your order by Tuesday 5pm and it will be available for PICK UP from the Co-op on the same Wednesday. If you place it thereafter, you will receive the box the following week.
Member prices:
Small: $15
Medium: $30
Large: $45
Non-member prices:
Small: $16
Medium: $32
Large: $48
Add Sprouted bread from Pure Life Bakery for $8
Pure Life Describes its bread as filled with nutritious super seeds including pepitas, sunflower seeds, millet and hemp seeds are added to sprouted wheat. The result is a crunchy textured loaf packed with delicious flavours and nutrients.
No additives or preservatives/ Flourless / Good source of fibre/ Low fat/ Low sodium / Certified organic/ No added salt Vegan friendly
Only available during Semester Teaching weeks while the CoOp is open and operating.
A months* worth of fruit and vegetables already sorted in one transaction! No more rushing to order before the 5pm cut off!
This option gives you a dollar off every box PLUS a thank you gift from the co-op in your first box of the set.
Your box will be available for PICK UP from the Co-op from midday on Wednesday.
Bread needs to be ordered through the standard fruit and vegetable form.
*Please note the ‘month’ begins from the week you order and does not necessarily align with calendar months instead it aligns with weeks the coop is open.
Big and strong - a great way for you to carry your fruit and veges from your order. Or just for shopping!
Learn how you can grab a few simple ingredients from the Co-Op and whip up a popular snack - bliss balls!
Dinner will also be provided, on the menu: P I Z Z A
Location: Sydney University Village, 90 Carillon Avenue, Camperdown
Date: Wednesday, 15 May 2019
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
This is a sample list of items that were stocked on 10/08/17 to give you an idea of what we stock. Please note that this does not guarantee current availability.
Vegan Choc Fudge Brownies
Date & Coconut Rolls
Leeton's Olive Oil - Organic, Extra Virgin, Australian Grown
Carwari's Organic Tahini
Carwari's Organic Tamari
Herbs of Life Kombucha - Ginger & Tumeric, Hibiscus and Peach & Apricot
Juice Boxes - Apple and Orange
Organic Rice Milk
Organic Activated Almond Milk - Unsweetened
Organic Soy Milk
Organic Cinnamon
Organic Tumeric
Organic Cumin Powder
Organic Raw Cacao Powder
Organic Four Bean Mix
Organic Black Beans
Organic Chickpeas
Organic Coconut Milk
Organic Lentils
Organic Red Kidney Beans
Organic Diced Tomatoes
Dried Pitted Dates - preservative-free, raw
Organic Dried Banana
Bio dynamic Sultanas
Orgnaic Dried Apricots
Organic Dark Choc Ginger
Organic Dried Pineapple Rings
Organic Dried Apple Rings
Organic Black Loose Leaf Tea - Bulk
Green Tea (Ceylon Sencha) - Bulk
Organic Earl Grey Tea - Bulk
Organic Rooibos Tea - Bulk
Planet Organic Tea Varieties
Qi Tea Varieties
Pukka Tea Varieties
Juju Menstrual Cups
Hurraw Lip Balm
Organic Pads
Organic Panty Liners
Bamboo Pens
Environmental Toothbrushes - Bamboo - Soft & Medium
Stainless Steel Straws & Straw Cleaners
Reusable Bamboo Cutlery Kits
Organic Almonds Raw - Australian
Tamari Almonds - Roasted, Gluten free, Insecticide Free
Organic cashews
Dark Chocolate Almonds - Dark chocolate (rapadura whole cane sugar,cocoa mass, cocoa butter, soya lecithin, vanilla bean powder), almonds
Organic Pepitas - Raw
Organic Black Chia Seeds
Nutritional Yeast Flakes - Toasted
Organic Penne Pasta - 100% Durum Wheat
Organic White Rice - Australian, Medium grain
Organic Brown Rice - Long Grain
Biodynamic Rain Fed Rice - Short Grain
Organic Wholemeal Cake Flour
Organic Rapadura Sugar - Unrefined sugar, unique caramel flavour, fine grain and gorgeous golden colour. Produced by simply evaporating the water from organic sugar cane juice.
Organic Red Split Lentils
Organic Rolled Oats
Muesli - 40% Fruit/Nuts/Seeds
Himalayan Rock Salt
Organic Peppercorns
Organic Arrowroot Powder
Bicarb Soda
Organic Cacao Nibs
Organic Coconut Flakes
Organic Rice Cakes
COBS Organic Sea Salt Popcorn 80g
COBS Organic Sweet Salty Popcorn 40g
Honest to Goodness Coconut Oil 500ml and 1litre
Organic Maple Syrup
Organic Tomato Paste
Organic Brown Rice Syrup
Sacred Grounds Coffee 250g
Organic Extra Virgin Sesame Oil
Teriyaki Tofu
Tofu-Tempeh Burger
Tempeh Burger
We sell menstrual cups!
As a co-operative we rely on membership to keep running and in return members get everything discounted and can contribute ideas and requests to the co op. To become a member come in and sign up and you will receive your membership card which gives you 10% off everything in store!! Then if you wish to renew your membership at the start of each year follow the instructions below. This membership also provides you with reciprocal membership to Alfalfa House and UNSW's food co-op, Thoughtful Foods.
Come and check us out, if you like what you see you can join as a member on the spot!
Please note if you are a student at the University of Sydney you need to have a USU Membership to join the CoOp. The USU membership is FREE and you can sign up via this link CLICK HERE
Fill out the renewal form and add your membership to your cart. Once you have checked out you will be a member again!
Our volunteers spend two hours a week managing the store. This involves serving customers, cleaning, organising stock and having fun!
Volunteers receive discounts and come along to sponsored dinners and events through the semester.
It's a great way to meet people outside your degree on Campus and make friends!
If you would like to volunteer, fill in your details including when you are available to volunteer and we'll be in touch to organise a shift!
We are located on Level 4 of the Wentworth Building, on the corner of City Rd and Butlin Ave, Camperdown.
The easiest way to find us is to enter from City Road near the footbridge, climb the stairs up to Level 3, and walk up the stairs next to the Commonwealth Bank.
When the market is on at Eastern Avenue fortnightly on Wednesdays, you can also find our stall there!
