Our History

1978

Beginnings as a Buying Club

Our roots began in 1978 as a small buying club located in Quincy, CA. Over the years, our name and location changed, but our mission remained the same: To bring equitable, sustainable and nutritious foods to the Plumas County community.

1978

2003

Move to Main Street

In 2003, we moved to our present Quincy location on Main Street, which we purchased and renovated with lots of help from our member-owners.

2003

2013

Opening of Second Store Location in Portola

In 2013, we opened a second store in Portola!

2013

Now

Over 6,000 Total Member-Owners

Now, with a total member-ownership of more than 6,000 and a Board of Directors working to develop the vision, our co-op is able to give back to the community in a multitude of ways.

Now