French Broad Food Co+Op

Open Daily 8AM to 8PM

October HBC Update

October HBC Update What a month! My original article seemed unimportant in the face of what we’ve all experienced in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. I’m still in shock and contemplating… what is the new normal? I have no idea, and I think it will take years to figure out—years to see our beloved local […]

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Hurricane Recovery

NCG: Many of you have reached out to us about how to help co-ops impacted by Hurricane Helene. Some co-op staff have also been personally impacted by property damage and loss. Affected communities are in a state of survival and shock, which means it may be some time before damages can be fully assessed. In

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FBFC Store Updates

FBFC – Store Updates   10/28/2024 Asheville Hurricane Relief Page This page is an ongoing list of local business affected by Hurricane Helene and their GoFundMe links, as well as Co-op Staff.   10/21/2024 10/20/2024 10/16/2024 Starting Wednesday, October 16th, our hours will be 9am to 6pm. Our coolers and freezers are back up and

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About Us – Global Ends Policy

About Us & Global Ends Policy The French Broad Food Co-op is a grocery store that focuses more on people than profit. We do that by supporting local farmers & producers and being community owned. Ownership means you get to have a voice in how the co-op functions, what kinds of products are carried, the policies

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Quick & Easy Classic Basil Pesto

Quick & Easy Classic Basil Pesto Try this basil pesto recipe. It’s quick, flavorful, and comes together with just a few ingredients—starting with the local basil from our produce department. Ingredients: – 2 cups (60g) fresh basil leaves– 1/3 cup (48g) pine nuts– 1/3 cup (25g) freshly grated or shredded parmesan cheese– 3 small cloves

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Salted Toffee Chocolate Bars

By: Co+op Recipe Information Total Time: 25 minutes; 15 minutes active Servings: 24 Quick, easy and irresistible, these salty-sweet, crispy and chewy bars are a perfect holiday treat or DIY gift. Ingredients Preparation Serving Suggestion This salty-sweet, crispy and chewy treat will disappear quickly, no matter what you do! Make a double batch and wrap

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Three Wishes

Woman-Owned Business Margaret and Ian Wishingrad were new parents looking for healthy finger food for their child. They loved cereal, but soon realized that most cereal is just dessert masquerading as breakfast. So, they created a new kind of cereal, one made from nutrient-dense ingredients, not commodity grains like wheat, rice, corn and oats. The

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