Our Mission
Friends of the Kennett Food Co-op is dedicated to fostering a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive community through the support of Kennett Community Grocer. We are passionate about promoting local food systems and empowering community-owned enterprises for the benefit of all.
The Vision
Start with a beautiful market, add the bounty from local farmers and food producers. Now see what you get! We seek to enable a healthy community by providing a market for locally produced foods. Economic support to farmers and producers through our retail market ensures the sustainability of growers and makers of local food products.
Details
Friends of Kennett Food Co-op Inc. is a 501(c)(3) chartiable organization (EIN: 39-3397193). 100% of your tax-deductible donation to this Nonprofit will be solely distributed to support specific needs for the operation of Kennett Community Grocer (KCG). KCG is a membership cooperative that will sell locally produced foods to Kennett Square-area communities.
Donate Today
Thank you for your interest in making a financial donation! We sincerely appreciate your support.
Donations are 100% tax deductible and support our shared mission of opening a community-owned grocery store in the Kennett Square, PA where we can make consumer choices that benefit our local economy and farmers. Your money will go towards professional fees, supplies, inventory, employee payroll and benefits, building renovations and furnishings, etc. related to Kennett Community Grocer project development.
It is only because of supporters like you that the co-op will soon open its doors and become a reality.
Your support helps us:
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Support local farmers and producers by providing a permanent, year-round marketplace for their goods.
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Create living-wage jobs and keep profits circulating locally, in and around Chester County, PA.
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Provide food you can trust that's fresh, local, and transparently sourced.
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Build a resilient local food system that connects farms to families.
There are a few ways you can contribute to Friends of Kennett Food Co-op…
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Donate (use form below)
Use the “Build the Store Together” form below to send a general donation by selecting the 'I'd just like to donate' button on the bottom-left. Your gift will directly fund the renovations, fixtures, and staff that will make this store possible.
Payment options: Card, Check (yes, even check!), ACH, Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), PayPal, Venmo, and more.
Having trouble with the form? Try visiting our campaign page on Givebutter
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Sponsor a Piece of Equipment (use form below)
Use the “Build the Store Together” form below to sponsor specific pieces of equipment* for the store, such as a refrigerator, a produce shelf, a café table. Each sponsored item will include your name (or dedication) proudly displayed, a lasting symbol of your part in bringing this community-built store to life!
Payment options: Card, Check (yes, even check!), ACH, PayPal, Venmo, and more.
By donating, your contribution directly funds the fixtures that will make this store possible.
Having trouble with the form? Try visiting our campaign page on Givebutter
* Please note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ slightly from the final models installed in the store.
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Give through your DAF
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Log in to your DAF provider’s online portal
Once logged in, choose the option to “Recommend a Grant.”
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Search for our organization
Use the information below to find us in your DAF database:-
Legal Name: Friends of the Kennett Food Co-op, Inc.
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EIN: 39-3397193
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Mailing Address:
Friends of Kennett Food Co-op, Inc.
c/o Edith Burkey
133 Federal Walk Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Enter your desired grant amount
You may choose a one-time or recurring grant.
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Select a grant purpose (optional)
You can designate your gift for:-
Where Most Needed (recommended)
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A specific program or initiative
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Any instructions you’d like to provide in the grant notes
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Submit your grant recommendation
Your DAF provider will process the request and send the grant directly to us, either by check or electronic transfer, depending on their procedures.
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Notify us
Some DAF contributions arrive without donor information. If you would like us to know a gift is on its way—and to thank you—you may email: info@friendsofkennettfoodcoop.org
Note: Please be aware that when making your donation payment, unless you choose to pay by check, the Givebutter platform will ask if you'd like to "tip" and cover their processing fees. These are both optional, and you can choose not to cover fees and to tip $0.
To explore other ways to donate to Kennett Community Grocer, visit KCGrocer.com/donate.
* Please note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ slightly from the final models installed in the store.
