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Here are some frequently asked questions:
- Are there membership fees?
- What makes SunCoast Food Alliance different?
- How do I order?
- When do I pay?
- When and Where do I pick up my order?
- Why Support Locally Grown?
- How can I sell through this market?
And here are some answers:
Are there membership fees?
Yes, To help us provide trucks and overhead for the Suncoast Food Alliance, a monthly fee of $150 per food establishment. This fee is the food establishment’s part of the connection to make this unique business work. Farmers have contributed thru their pricing agreement. All stakeholders have a responsiblity to help facilitate the success of Suncoast Food Alliance.
What makes SunCoast Food Alliance different?
Unlike most food brokers and food service companies, the SunCoast Food Alliance is a farmer-driven company that is unique in that farmers set their prices. You get to know the farmers and you will be able to answer the questions about where the food comes from and be proud that you are helping sustain a way of life.
How do I order?
Every Monday morning the new listing of local products will be posted. Orders must be placed by midnight Tuesday and deliveries will be made Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
When do I pay?
We accept cash or checks when your order is delivered. Because we may have to adjust your total then (to account for unnanounced items you decide to purchase or items that were unexpectedly unavailable), we do not accept advance payment on the website. We will request a check upon delivery.
When and Where do I pick up my order?
Arrangements can be made to pick up your order. But the Suncoast Food Alliance does have a refrigerated truck to make deliveries. Please arrange your delivery times and dates by calling 941/284-3384 or emailing me at johnematthews@msn.com
Why Support Locally Grown?
Enhance your local economy: By purchasing produce and other items from local growers you are providing stability to your local economy through the support of local businesses.
Save natural resources: Buying locally makes you an invaluable link in the process of saving resources such as fossil fuels and packaging materials. Also, we are right here in your community so the expense of transportation and delivery is kept to a minimum.
Provide learning opportunities: Locally Grown supporters provide member growers the means to help educate our community about the importance of sustainable agriculture.
Supporting a way of life: The number of small farms in the United States has decreased dramatically in the last decade. Please help us preserve an honest and worthy means of making a living.
We believe that diverse, family-owned farms contribute to society’s overall health.
How can I sell through this market?
If you’ve already created a customer account here, simply go to Our Growers and click on ‘Join this Market’. Farmers will recieve 80% of their asking price, with the other 20% going toward the covering expenses of the Suncoast Food Alliance. Contact johnematthews@msn.com if you want more information.