Download or read book A Guide to Organizing a Food Coop written by Bruce F. Hall and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Basic step-by-step start-up and operation guidelines for a neighborhood food-buying club present ways for obtaining, packaging, and distributing high-quality, wholesale foodstuffs at low cost to consumers. Suggestions for starting a pre-order co-op include gathering information on supply sources, neighborhood interest, and economic viability. Sample agendas for the first 2 meetings are given. Operating procedures and 8 basic tasks (making order forms, buying food, bookkeeping, etc.) are described. Business and property insurance options are discussed. Useful addresses and information sources complete the guide. (cj).