FAQs

We are a community-owned and member-operated food cooperative with more than 500 members. We are located at 825 Caton Ave., at the junction of two Brooklyn communities: Windsor Terrace and Kensington. Many of our members also come from surrounding neighborhoods including Flatbush, Ditmas, Sunset Park, Park Slope and Gowanus. We opened in 2015 as a result of strong community interest in thoughtfully-sourced local and organic food, and we’ve continued to grow ever since thanks to the commitment of our members!

The Coop is overseen by its Board of Directors, who are elected by the members at the Annual Membership Meeting held in June. Regular board meetings are held monthly and are open to all members. The board also convenes general membership meetings four times a year including the Coop Annual Meeting held in June. All decisions related to the operation of the Coop are made by the members and are implemented by the Board and managers. Members are the very foundation of the Coop! For more information, please consult our bylaws.

We sell a large variety of products, emphasizing organic, locally-grown, and locally-sourced items, such as:

• Fresh produce
• Dairy
• Meats
• Bread and pastries
• Packaged goods
• Fair-trade chocolate and coffee
• Frozen foods.

We also sell bulk items including:

• Dried beans
• Grains
• Granolas
• Nuts
• Dried fruit
• Herbs
• Spices
• Teas
• Maple syrup
• Olive oil
• Environmentally-safe cleaning products, sold by the fluid ounce
• Organic kombucha on tap, sold by the fluid ounce.

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Yes, the Coop is open to the general public. We’re open Thursdays from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.  We accept cash, credit and debit cards, and EBT.

You can call us at (718) 972 4600 or email us at membership@windsorterracefoodcoop.com

You can also stop by the store at 825 Caton Avenue, at the corner of East 8th street, during operating hours (or whenever you walk by and see someone inside) .

Hours of Operation:

Thursday: 3 – 8 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

We are a diverse community of neighbors united in our belief that we can help each other get the highest-quality food at the best prices while supporting local farmers, environmental sustainability, humane treatment of animals, and each other!

By shopping at WTFC:

You are actively involved in your community!

You have access to healthy, organically grown, delicious food from local farms, bakeries, and other environmentally-conscious suppliers

You shop for high quality products at lower prices

Anyone who wants to be involved in the community, can pay the membership fees, and can commit to 2-hour shift every 5 weeks is welcome to join. Shifts vary from operating the store to a variety of operational teams such as finance, pricing, communications, receiving, store set up, and more. All members can also participate on various committees to help grow WTFC.

The membership fee is $100 for an individual, $175 for families, and $60 for students and seniors (65+).  Persons who use EBT cards can become members without paying a fee but must still fulfill shift duties. The membership fee is a one time payment and is not refundable.

Membership fees are waived for EBT cardholders.  Arrangements can be also made to pay the fee over a period of time by contacting the Coop directly by email at membership@windsorterracefoodcoop.com or by phone (718) 972-4600.

You can pick up a paper application at the Coop, 825 Caton Avenue, during working hours.

Yes, we hold regular Board Meetings 4 times a year.

Visit our website regularly for important information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram (@windsorterracefoodcoop), or Twitter, or subscribe to our email newsletter on our home page.

Our primary source of funding comes from memberships, that is why we need new members. We are always grateful for grants or money or in-kind donations. If you would like to help us write grants or raise funds, please contact membership@windsorterracefoodcoop.com

Please contact admin@windsorterracefoodcoop.com 

The Cooperative was incorporated in 2014, according to the laws of New York State, as a Food Cooperative. Although the Coop is a non-profit, which means that all of its profits go to the operation of the cooperative, it cannot be a Federally IRS-designated 501c3, because of its incorporation status. Therefore, donations are not, at this time, tax deductible.

However, the New York State legislature is presently considering modifying the cooperative law that would permit donations to food coops to be deductible.

No, they are not.

Simply email Membership with your contact information and reason for leaving.