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- Name
- Abundance Cooperative Market
- URL slug
- abundance-cooperative-market
- Category
- restaurant
- Description
- Well Stocked Shelves 11-2009 Exterior View of the Market Abundance Cooperative Market is a cooperative grocery store formally located right off Monroe Avenue in Wadsworth Square. In 2013 it was announced that Abundance Co-op was looking for a larger, more visible space, preferably in the South Wedge. They finally settled on Echo-Tone Music's old space at 571 South Avenue and moved there on April 22, 2017. It was formed by the members and shoppers of the former "Genesse Co-op Foodstore" which was located at 713 Monroe Avenue for about two decades and in many ways functioned as a co-op though legally not one. "Abundance Cooperative Market" was legally incorporated as "Genesee Coop Natural Foodstore, Inc" (a true cooperative) before a new name could be voted on, so "Abundance" is the d/b/a name. Shopping at Abundance Cooperative Abundance features a typical health/organic market layout, with a produce section, dairy, eggs, and some organic and local meat. They have an extensive and impressive bulk foods department, along with bulk shampoos, cleaning products, and oils. Boasting the cheapest tofu in town (bulk) at $1.49/pound (as of 03/12/09), they also carry a wide array of LOCAL bulk nut butters & honeys. Other local products include A Taste of Supreme pies, South Wedge Botanical Soap, and Eat Me Ice Cream. Fair Trade products are available as well. Joining the Cooperative Buying a share in the coop is currently $100 and gives you full membership privileges, including participation in the decision-making process—including the direction of the store's future, plus occasional discounts and specials. Most importantly though, you get to be a part of Rochester's only cooperatively owned food store! Additionally, as a member, you have the option of working in the store each week or a couple times a month in exchange for a monthly discount at the register. Call the store for more details. The small "cafe" section features free wireless access. There is coffee and pre-made deli items to-go, or to eat in the cafe.
- Address
- 571 South Avenue and moved there on April 22, 2017
- Status
- Active listing
- As of snapshot
- 4/9/2026, 5:04:42 AM