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Spring Into Action – Save Alfalfa House

1. RENEW YEARLY MEMBERSHIP

First and foremost we are asking you to RENEW your yearly membership early.

From radical roots over 40 years ago, our independent Enmore Road store has been providing Sydney’s Inner West with the best locally sourced groceries since 1988.

Join a part of history and become a member and owner of Alfalfa House!

  • PASSIONATE MEMBER: $50
  • REGULAR MEMBER: $30
  • CONCESSION MEMBER: $20

We aim to be an inclusive open co-op – if money is a barrier to joining us please reach out to [email protected]

 

2. DONATE

If you're in a position to do so, please DONATE.

All donors will enter into the draw to WIN a wide range of INCREDIBLE prizes thanks to generous, in-kind contributions from our extended community.

Select Cause

  • Select Cause
  • Food Security
    Veggies for Purpose
Item Charge
Donation $NONE
Fees ( 2% ) $NONE
Total $No Charge
 

3. SHOP & SPREAD THE WORD

We’ve reworked our pricing and now, more than ever, we are one of the most affordable sources of organic food in Sydney.

If everyone spent just an extra $5 each time they shopped we would be in a safe position. So don’t feel guilty about buying that extra bar of Tony’s Chocolonely.

INVITE friends, family and colleagues to also shop and  JOIN the Alfalfa House community

DONATE before December 5 to be eligible for the 2022 Prize Draws

CHECK OUT THE FULL LIST OF PRIZES

There’s over $7,500 worth of prizes to be won – many wonderful gifts donated by Alfalfa House members, friends, suppliers and local businesses!

Alfalfa’s Newtown Station Kitchen Garden OPEN DAY

Saturday 26 November from 11am - 3.00pm

WE'RE BRANCHING OUT!!

Join us for a 'get your hands dirty' Garden Tour
BE inspired by Jess Miller, Collective Impact & Communications Strategist for resilient and climate adaptive cities⁠

BE entertained by Peter Black, Hard-Ons legendary guitarist & acoustic soloist, with bubble performances for the kids.
We'll be onsite at the garden with food and beverages - so please bring you own cup, hat and sunscreen.

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HOW TO FIND US:⁠ Down the steps beside the lift at the entrance to Newtown Station, turn left and there we are. Or come via Railway Lane.⁠

Join in the digging or just come to see where we grow food for Alfalfa House grocery store on Enmore Road

 

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MEMBER FILM FESTIVAL

We’ll be having film screenings of wonderful films made by our members. Be amazed, have a great night out with fellow members, and help contribute to our fundraiser!

Annual General Meeting

14 DECEMBER – join us to make your voice heard on the future of Alfalfa House!

Connect With Us

Spring Into Action – Save Alfalfa House

1. RENEW YEARLY MEMBERSHIP

First and foremost we are asking you to RENEW your yearly membership early.

From radical roots over 40 years ago, our independent Enmore Road store has been providing Sydney’s Inner West with the best locally sourced groceries since 1988.

Post pandemic, costs have gone up across the board and Australian grocery sales have fallen 30% from last year. As a small community organisation, we do not have the war chests of the big supermarkets and health food emporiums to support us through such tough times. Our safety net has been slowly wearing down and we are now at the point we need to ask you, the members and owners of Alfalfa House, to show your support so we can safely keep our doors open.

The next two months are critical to the ongoing sustainability of Alfalfa House.

RENEW NOW for the next 12 months to help us get into the new year on solid ground.

  • PASSIONATE MEMBER: $50
  • REGULAR MEMBER: $30
  • CONCESSION MEMBER: $20

 

2. DONATE

If you're in a position to do so, please DONATE.

All donors will enter into the draw to WIN a wide range of INCREDIBLE prizes thanks to generous, in-kind contributions from our extended community.

Select Cause

  • Select Cause
  • Food Security
    Veggies for Purpose
Item Charge
Donation $NONE
Fees ( 2% ) $NONE
Total $No Charge
 

3. SHOP & SPREAD THE WORD

We’ve reworked our pricing and now, more than ever, we are one of the most affordable sources of organic food in Sydney.

If everyone spent just an extra $5 each time they shopped we would be in a safe position. So don’t feel guilty about buying that extra bar of Tony’s Chocolonely.

INVITE friends, family and colleagues to also shop and  JOIN the Alfalfa House community

DONATE before December 5 to be eligible for the 2022 Prize Draws

CHECK OUT THE FULL LIST OF PRIZES

There’s over $7,500 worth of prizes to be won – many wonderful gifts donated by Alfalfa House members, friends, suppliers and local businesses!

Alfalfa’s Newtown Station Kitchen Garden OPEN DAY

Saturday 26 November from 11am - 3.00pm

WE'RE BRANCHING OUT!!

Join us for a 'get your hands dirty' Garden Tour
BE inspired by Jess Miller, Collective Impact & Communications Strategist for resilient and climate adaptive cities⁠

BE entertained by Peter Black, the Hard-Ons legendary guitarist & acoustic soloist, with bubble performances for the kids.
We'll be onsite at the garden with food and beverages - so please bring you own cup, hat and sunscreen.

________

HOW TO FIND US:⁠ Down the steps beside the lift at the entrance to Newtown Station, turn left and there we are. Or come via Railway Lane.⁠

Join in the digging or just come to see where we grow food for Alfalfa House grocery store on Enmore Road

 

.

MEMBER FILM FESTIVAL

We’ll be having film screenings of wonderful films made by our members. Be amazed, have a great night out with fellow members, and help contribute to our fundraiser!

Annual General Meeting

14 DECEMBER – join us to make your voice heard on the future of Alfalfa House!

Connect With Us

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Membership

From radical roots over 40 years ago, our independent Enmore Road store has been providing Sydney’s Inner West with the best locally sourced groceries since 1988. Join a part of history and become a member and owner of Alfalfa House!

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Affordable, ethical groceries

Feel good buying food that is good for you, the planet, and your wallet. We are one of the most affordable sources of organic produce in Sydney and the more members we have the cheaper our prices can be.

Get 10% off every shop (20% if you volunteer)

As a member you get 10% off every shop - making our already great prices even more affordable.

If you volunteer you can get 20% for every shift you put in. Find out more about volunteering in our portal here (link)

Have a say in how our co-op is run

When you join us, YOU help to make the decisions, YOU are part of the process. YOU will know where your food comes from.

As a member of the Co-op, you are an OWNER with a share in our business.

You can find out more about having a say in our member portal

Join a welcoming, diverse community of ethically-minded locals

Members are the foundation, the heart, and the soul of Alfalfa House. We are happy to have a wonderful community of members who you can get to know in store or at one of our events.

 

Enjoy our Alfalfa House Community Garden

Contribute and grow at our community garden by Newtown Station. Lots of our greens come from here reducing food miles and increasing affordability.

You can meet some great people and learn a lot too. Email [email protected] to find out more.

Join a worldwide network of Co-operatives (and use your membership at lots of them!)

Did you know there are co-operatives of all different shapes and sizes all over the world? By joining ours you enter a worldwide community of a different way of doing business, that nurtures community and the environment.

Many other co-ops will accept your membership in their stores including all the food co-ops in the Sydney region. You can find them here

Support a truly ethical and independent small business & small farmers, producers, and food diversity

Our produce is local, seasonal, and delicious. As often as we can we purchase farmer direct to ensure it’s as fresh as possible and to give farmers the prices they deserve.

Every purchase Alfalfa House makes is put back into our community—not into the pockets of CEOs, destructive businesses, and monocultures.

We prioritise people and the environment over profit!

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Meet Freya Haywood Coyle, shop co-ordinator

Interviewed by Caroline Brakewell

I’ve been part of the Alfalfa team since last November and I love it.

You can find farmer direct produce that's also biodynamic or organic and an important, safe space community for people with similar principles to gather together and work as a team.

I love our community notice board. There's a wide variety of organisations and events that are run and created by our members all on display as you walk into the shop. It's a great way to get involved with the community.

As a not-for-profit, the co-op's purpose is to give back to the community. That's something that’s earned my support. I've learnt so much from being part of Alfalfa House. It's clear, people can achieve so much when they come together.

I am studying Horticulture, and focusing on conservation and bush regeneration. This aligns perfectly with what we do here. The co-op has an ethical and sustainable approach to sourcing the right produce. Alfalfa House promotes a zero-waste lifestyle that looks after the environment.

The shopping experience at Alfalfa House is different.  As a community, we all work to find the best zero-waste, ethical produce and groceries available. We encourage customers to reuse their old jars and containers and we stock things you can't find in your average supermarket. We sell in bulk, so you can buy as much/as little as you want!

My hope for the future is a zero-waste planet, with thriving fauna and flora environments.

Freya has a beautiful kelpie dog but loves all animals equally!

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