In the Media
February 10, 2023
Town Talk: Fredericksburg Food Co-op
Chandra Gore, Rich Larochelle, and Suzie Grumko talk with Ted Schubel at Newstalk 1230 about the second anniversary of the Coop, T-shirts to tote bags, and their favorite foods.
February 2023
You Are Amazing!
Front Porch Fredericksburg magazine featured an article by Laurie Black of Mental Health America of Fredericksburg describing the amazing volunteer project led by Elody Shojinaga which involves Food Co-op owners and friends in making thoughtful greeting cards for local seniors.
April 4, 2022
Bring Your Own Bag FXBG
Watch Bill Freehling and M.C. Morris at the Food Co-op demonstrating the importance of bringing your own shopping bag.
March 22, 2022
Can Fredericksburg become a ‘Blue Zone’ community?
Co-op owner & volunteer and local MD Patrick Neustatter writes in the Free Lance-Star about the Blue Zones project presented at the Co-op by owners/local health experts Laura Valero and Lauren Bock.
November 5, 2021
New UMW course teaches students not to waste food
The Free Lance-Star reports on an innovative course for the next generation of sustainability champions. The students are partnered with the Fredericksburg Food Co-op to reduce food waste creatively.
October 22, 2021
Saving the world, one T-shirt tote at a time
The Free Lance-Star features the Food Co-op’s volunteer project which turns t-shirts into reusable shopping bags which are distributed free at the store, the Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market, and The Table at St. George’s.
October 9, 2021
Marketing course puts food waste on the menu @ UMW
Fredericksburg Today reports on a new UMW course called Alleviating Food Waste, which explores the root causes of unused food as well as ways in which it can be remedied. Students documented expired food products at the Food Co-op, created tasty dishes with soon-to-be discarded items, and cooked up campaigns for saving imperfect produce.
August 23, 2021
Food Co-op receives Sustainability Award from the Fredericksburg Clean & Green Commission
The Sustainability Award recognizes City businesses that commit to adopting environmentally sustainable practices in their operations. The Food Co-op has rooted itself into the community and has become a hub for locally sourced food, entertainment, lifestyle education and so much more. They had their grand opening in May, yet some folks might not have visited yet.
July 6, 2021
A look inside Fredericksburg’s new Food Co-op
Bill Freehling, Director of Fredericksburg Economic Development and Tourism, takes a tour of the Food Co-op. See what to expect when you visit the Food Co-op. ALL ARE WELCOME!
May 19, 2021
Fredericksburg Food Co-op off to a successful start
The Free Lance-Star reports on the Food Co-op’s Grand Opening — “customers flock to buy food, support local farms.” Come and find out for yourself! 320 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg VA 22401
April 2, 2021
Fredericksburg Food Co-op: Your Community Owned Grocery Store
Food Co-op founding board member Rich Larochelle shows the Fredericksburg community about the just-opened Food Co-op at a Central Rappahannock Regional Library Lunch & Learn program.
March 17, 2021
Fredericksburg Food Cooperative opening soon
Fredericksburg’s Economic Development Director, Bill Freehling, shares exciting news about the Food Co-op.
February 16, 2021
First food co-op loan in SBA’s history!
The Fredericksburg Food Co-op is featured in this article highlighting advocacy efforts by the cooperative community to remind Congress…“Hey, don’t forget about co-ops!”
December 14, 2020
Fredericksburg Food Co-op has suggestions for a festive, green COVID Christmas
The Food Co-op is featured in this Free Lance-Star article reimagining a festive, green and safe holiday season.
August 17, 2020
Fredericksburg Food Cooperative holds ground-breaking
We’re very grateful to the City and our local elected officials for their enthusiastic support.
August 16, 2020
Fredericksburg Food Co-op moving forward with ceremonial groundbreaking
Thanks to Fredericksburg Today for capturing on video the highlights of our special groundbreaking.
July 10, 2020
Fredericksburg Food Co-op moves forward; plans to start hiring
The Free Lance Star for reports on our exciting progress as the Fredericksburg Food Co-op moves closer to opening.
June 17, 2020
National Cooperative Bank Provides Historic SBA Loan to Fredericksburg Food Cooperative
We’re immensely grateful to the National Cooperative Bank which in April approved a $1.4 million loan to our Co-op. This loan which has an SBA guarantee was the first of its kind to a food co-op.
April 13, 2020
Freehling Finds: Fredericksburg Food Co-op In The Works
In this short video, Co-op General Manager Chris Roland updates Bill Freehling, Fredericksburg’s Director of Economic Development and Tourism on the Co-op’s plans to open in 2020.
March 21, 2020
GM Chris Roland: March 2020 Progress Report
Our awesome General Manager shows us the progress towards opening the store in this short video.
March 1, 2020
Food Co-op Update: New Manager Chris Roland
Mary Lynn Powers interviews Chris about his expertise and the Co-op’s progress for Front Porch. Turn to page 12 for the story.
January 7, 2020
FXBG Food Co-op seeking Opportunity Zone investments
The Fredericksburg Food Co-op has begun seeking accredited investors through the federal government’s Opportunity Zone program.
December 21, 2019
Celebrating a green holiday can help keep the planet healthy
The Free Lance-Star shares the sustainability insights two Food Co-op volunteers shared with the community at our December Stewardship of the Earth event at Unity of Fredericksburg.
November 13, 2019
FXBG Food Co-op hires general manager
The City of Fredericksburg informs the community about the Food Co-op’s selection of Chris Roland as its general manager.
October 4, 2019
Fredericksburg Food Co-op gets national buying power
The Free Lance-Star reports on the Food Co-op’s success in gaining membership in National Co+op Grocers. Being part of NCG allows the Co-op to “offer more value to our members, our shoppers and our community.”
July 22, 2019
Activist sews up support for Pass on Plastic campaign at farmers market
The Food Co-op’s reusable bag campaign is featured in this front-page article in the Free Lance-Star.
June 4, 2019
Good news sprouting for Fredericksburg Co-op
This Free Lance-Star editorial gives a thoughtful perspective on the transformational benefits that the Food Co-op will bring to our Fredericksburg, Virginia community.
June 1, 2019
City Council approves incentive for Fredericksburg Food Co-op
The Fredericksburg City Council voted 7-0 to support incentives for our Co-op to locate in the city.
May 28, 2019
Food Co-op receives tax incentives from City Council
Fredericksburg Today shows the Fredericksburg City Council at work to support our Co-op locating here.
May 23, 2019
Food Co-op is evaluating space for community grocery store
Read the front-page Free Lance-Star article celebrating our progress.
April 6, 2019
Meals are about much more than just eating
Patrick Neustatter, MD (and Food Co-op member) highlights one of the Food Co-op’s community-focused programs on nutrition and health in his Free Lance–Star column.
March 26, 2019
Deserved recognition for city food co-op
Free Lance–Star editorial celebrates our progress and award as “Best of the Best“
March 18, 2019
Freehling Finds the Fredericksburg Food Co-op
Video answers the question “What Is Fredericksburg Food Co-op?”
March 7, 2019
Growing food co-op gets national attention
The Free Lance-Star celebrates our “Best of the Best” award at the 2019 Up & Coming conference.
February 9, 2019
Food Co-op event has pioneer potluck—food good for heart and planet
A diet that’s good for the heart and the planet was the focus of this well-attended event. Thanks to the Free Lance-Star for helping get the word out to the community.
February 2, 2019
Healthy Heart, Happy Planet
The Free Lance-Star features the Fredericksburg Food Co-op’s heart month event in the Healthy Living section.
December 11, 2018
Tune in to local food on Ted Schubel’s Town Talk on WFVA 1230
Listen to the Food Co-op’s Rich Larochelle and local farmers Robert Greenlaw, Lawrence Latane, and Emmett Snead.
October 1, 2018
Food Co-op Revisited: Become a Part of Our Future
Mary Lynn Powers gives readers of Front Porch an update on our progress.
August 8, 2018
Taking advantage of the local food bounty
The Free Lance-Star recognizes the Fredericksburg Food Co-op as a potential game changer.
January 22, 2018
Fredericksburg Food Co-op pops up on annual Wish List poll
January 1, 2018 New Year’s Resolution: Join the FXBG Food Co-op
M. L. Powers tells our story in Front Porch Fredericksburg.
November 4, 2017
Food Co-op wins People’s Choice award
October 31, 2017 Fredericksburg Chamber’s Made In Fred VA finalists will present proposals this Thursday
October 17, 2017
Healthy, Wholesome, and Local: Fredericksburg Food Co-op is by the People, for the People
James Noll writes about our Food Co-op in the Fall Issue of REVEAL Magazine.
July 3, 2017
Local Food Co-op holding July photo contest
June 30, 2017
Farmers markets offer healthy, tasty deals
“Of course, no discussion of local farmers markets would be complete without an update on the Fredericksburg Food Co-op….”
March 21, 2017
Fresh food, where it is needed
Our Food Co-op is proud to be among our region’s many efforts to expand access to fresh, healthy produce, helping to provide food security for all of our neighbors.
February 6, 2017
Radio interview on Ted Schubel’s Town Talk on WFVA 1230
Thanks to Lawrence Latane and Adam Schwartz for participating with Rich Larochelle in this lively and informative discussion about our Food Co-op!
February 1, 2017
With some patience, food co-op will come
We greatly appreciate the strong support in this Free Lance-Star editorial.
January 15, 2017
Fredericksburg Food Cooperative growing
Learn about the growth of our food co-op and our focus on LOCAL farmers and local products.