Bringing Ethical Wholefoods to More Communities
Would you like easier access to quality wholefoods, eco products, refills, vegetarian and vegan groceries from Daily Bread?
A Daily Bread Buying Group allows friends, neighbours, churches, workplaces and community organisations to combine their orders and collect them from a convenient local collection point.
It's a simple idea based on co-operation: people working together to make good food and ethical products more accessible.
What Is a Buying Group?
A buying group is a collection of people who place their orders through Daily Bread and have them delivered to a single location for collection.
The collection point could be:
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A church
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A workplace
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A community centre
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A village hall
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A school
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A social club
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A volunteer's home
Buying groups can be large or small. Some serve just a few households, while others support dozens of regular customers.
Benefits of a Buying Group
Save on Delivery Costs
By combining orders, delivery costs can often be shared across multiple households if there is a cost at all.
Convenient Collection
Collect your order from a local location rather than waiting at home for a delivery.
Support Ethical Trading
Every order helps support a worker co-operative that has been trading since 1980.
Reduce Environmental Impact
Fewer delivery journeys mean fewer vehicle miles and lower emissions.
Build Community
Buying groups can help connect people who share an interest in healthy food, sustainability and ethical shopping.
Why Choose Daily Bread?
Daily Bread Co-operative is an independent worker-owned business based in Northampton.
We offer:
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Wholefoods
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Nuts, seeds and dried fruit
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Grains, pulses and beans
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Organic products
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Vegetarian and vegan foods
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Fairtrade products
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Eco household products
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Refill options
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Body care products
As a worker co-operative, we operate differently from most retailers. We have no outside shareholders and aim to put people, community and sustainability at the heart of what we do.
Could Your Organisation Become a Collection Point?
We are particularly interested in hearing from:
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Churches and faith groups
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Community centres
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Housing associations
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Schools and colleges
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Workplaces
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Environmental groups
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Local community organisations
If you have a suitable space and think people in your area might be interested, we'd love to have a conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum number of people needed?
Not necessarily. We are happy to discuss options based on your location and level of interest.
Do I need to run a business?
No. Many buying groups are organised by volunteers, community groups or informal networks.
How often would deliveries take place?
This depends on the size and location of the buying group. We can discuss what works best.
Is there a cost to becoming a collection point?
In most cases there is no charge to explore the possibility. We can discuss any practical requirements with you.
Interested in Starting a Buying Group?
If you would like to explore setting up a Daily Bread Buying Group or becoming a collection point, please get in touch.
Together we can make ethical, sustainable shopping more accessible while supporting a different way of doing business.
Contact Daily Bread Co-operative today to start the conversation.
Telephone 01604 621531
