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Friday
May102013

$25,000 Grant Awarded to PPC

The Purple Porch Co-op, Michiana’s community-owned food cooperative is proud to announce that we have been awarded a $25,000 matching grant from Downtown South Bend, Inc. (DTSB) in order to improve the façade of our future food store at 123 N. Hill St. in the historic East Bank of Downtown South Bend. 

Member-Owners: this is YOUR business that received the grant.  The awarding was not because of the work of 1 or 2 people.  It was awarded to the Co-op because of the incredible cooperative nature of our business and the show of support you have already demonstrated (and because it will be a great addition to downtown!).

The Exterior Enhancement Grant through DTSB is a competitive grant that encourages property/business owners to renovate or restore building facades and adjacent streetscapes in downtown South Bend for an overall improvement to the pedestrian landscape.

Talk about Community Support!  We are honored to be the only recipient this year and will receive the full amount available. The façade project will take an otherwise drab building and create a welcoming urban space for retail food sales and community space centered on good local, organic and fair-trade food. 
Purple Porch Co-op Facade
Great News - but not a time to rest on our laurels.  This grant is a significant contribution toward the facade.  However, the store actually opens with Member-Owner financial support.  Further financing is still needed for the grant match, improvements to the interior and parking lot, equipment for the store and kitchen, and startup staffing.

Friday
Feb152013

Grow Here!

Learn More about the Member-owner Loan Program

Now, with over 300 Member-owners (and counting) - the community has demonstrated support and we're ready to move on to the next step toward a food co-op in downtown South Bend. 

New to the Co-op?

Membership is not required to shop. Check out the products available online.

Become A Member-Owner

While not required - as a cooperative, Member financial support is necessary - especially as we develop our new location downtown South Bend. Grow Here

Membership Committee Needs some help

When & Where

Order over the weekend for Wednesday (5pm-7pm) Pickup at LangLab 1302 High St., South Bend (map)

Summer 2013: 123 Hill St

Upcoming Events

  • May 31 - 4H Club Meeting
  • June 7 - First Friday
  • June 8 - Monthly Potluck
  • June 13 - Board Meeting

With your financial help as a Member-Owner, we can realize the vision for a local/organic food store in downtown South Bend. With suitable financial support - we will be able to create a beautiful space for locally produced and organic foods in South Bend - to open Summer 2013.

The renovation at the new site - 123 Hill, South Bend - will take some time. We'll post new information about the new location here.

Meanwhile, We continue to have online ordering Friday 2pm - Monday 2pm and order pickup on Wednesdays 5-7pm at 1302 High St.