about us
The Community Food Club is a non-profit, member based grocery store.
our mission
The Community Food Club is an innovative and dignified approach to food security rooted in consumer choice, member participation, and access to healthy foods.
our commitment
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our mission and our impact. The Community Food Club exists to provide a culturally appropriate, dignified shopping experience for all Kent County residents faced with food access challenges. We recognize that we have much to learn and know that it takes a multitude of perspectives to ensure our mission is achieved.
We honor the characteristics, traits, and experiences that make each person unique and are committed to creating environments that make all people feel welcomed, supported, valued and meaningfully engaged.
our values
Community
Building and encouraging strong relationships in a friendly and safe environment
Dignity
Demonstrating and promoting mutual respect and appreciation
Consumer Participation
Encouraging ownership and buy-in by way of membership fees and program input
Member-Centered
Ensuring a quality shopping experience, increased choice, and active participation for all members
health
Providing accessible and affordable selection of healthy foods and nutrition education opportunities
Collaboration
Members, donors, and other sectors investing to ensure effective program and financial stability
Evaluation
Making informed decisions based on research and data
Equity
Creating an inclusive, diverse, and just organization that works to reduce disparities
our story
The Community Food Club Model
Opening its doors in January of 2015, the Community Food Club was the vision of seven partner agencies desiring to try a new model. A model that incorporated consumer choice and had access to healthy foods.
Walk through the doors of the Community Food Club and you will find a grocery store stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk, cheese, meat and dry goods. Members complete their shopping trip at the checkout lane and receive a receipt that shows the order total and the remaining point balance.
Member households pay $11-$15 for a 30 day membership and are given an allotment of points based on their household size. Point values are assigned to each food item at the Community Food Club and members select the foods that best meet their families needs. Members may shop as often as they wish, up to once per day, until all of their points are used. Dignity and choice are the hallmarks of the Community Food Club model.
What differentiates the Community Food Club from a traditional grocery store? The price! Fruits and vegetables are the lowest priced items in the store while processed foods and snacks are the among the highest. This model helps increase food security in general; providing our members access to fresh produce and other healthy foods.
who we are
AJ Fossel
Executive Director
ajfossel@communityfoodclubgr.org
OSCAR UBILLUS-FERNANDEZ
Grocery Coordinator
oscar.ubillus@communityfoodclubgr.org
AMBER Colter
Logistics Coordinator
amber.colter@communityfoodclubgr.org
Sydney Watson
Communications & Development Coordinator
sydney.watson@communityfoodclubgr.org
Heather Milks
Member Engagement & Special Projects Coordinator
heather.milks@communityfoodclubgr.org
Raúl Ortiz
Volunteer Coordinator
raul.ortiz@communityfoodclubgr.org
Deanna howland
Floor & Stocking Associate
board of directors
KURT KNOTH
Spectrum Health
Chairperson
DOUG SCHOLMA
Retired, Spartan Nash
Vice Chair
BOBBY GARMON
Community Food Club Member
ERIC JOBE
Spectrum Health
VERONICA GOUDZWAARD
Community Food Club Member
JAY ZYLSTRA
Retired, Gordon Food Service
Secretary
JERLEAN MCALISTER
Community Food Club Member
Treasurer
DAVE JACOBS
Retired, Home Repair Services
DR. TIFFANY LETTS
Metro Health
GUSTAVO ROTONDARO
Michigan 2-1-1
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