A full range of fresh produce, meats, and dairy items, along with frozen foods, canned, bottled and bagged goods, health and beauty items, household cleaning supplies... you will be able to buy all of these and more at reasonable prices at a new neighbourhood grocery store, Good FoodJunction. It’s scheduled to open in 2007 as part of Station 20 West, at Avenue K and 20th Street.

Station 20 West is a city-supported renewal project. It will be a community centre that will include subsidised housing, a branch library, health and community services – and of course Good Food Junction, our co-operative grocery store.

Good Food Junction will be a real neighbourhood store. Local people will own it, have a say in how it is run, and be employed in the store. Anyone will be able to shop at Good Food Junction. But you can also become a Good Food Junction member and get special benefits, including a voice in how the store is operated.

Plans for the store are well underway. But we need your help to make Good Food Junction a reality. Board members and other volunteers are currently meeting with community groups seeking membership applications and pledges of shopping support. By applying for a $5 lifetime membership and making a pledge to spend $50, $100 or $200 a month at the store during its first year of operation, you will show our investors how much our neighbourhood wants and needs this store.

Email goodfoodjunction@sasktel.net with the amount of groceries your pledge to spend per month. ALL MEMBERS FULFILLING THEIR PLEDGE WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN THE FOLLOWING PRIZES: - $50/month pledge – one of 2 reconditioned computers from Advantage Computers Co-op - $100/month pledge – one of 2 bikes, value $700 each from Jad’s Cycle & Skate Repair - $200/month pledge – big screen TV, value $2000 (not exactly as show ALL MEMBERS FULFILLING THEIR PLEDGE WILL ALSO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE GRAND PRIZE DRAW! All-expense paid trip for family of 4, to West Edmonton Mall – value $4000

Q Why become a Good Food Junction Co-op member? A It’s yours! Each member has a voice and a vote in Co-op decisions. It’s locally owned. Your money stays in the community. It’s centrally located — within walking distance. You will be supporting employment and training opportunities for local people. You can learn about healthy eating and nutritious foods. You will be supporting Green Building Design and Local Food Security. Q Can anyone shop at the Good Food Junction Co-op? A Yes! However, becoming a member for $5.00 gives you the opportunity to be part of the decisions that are made by the Co-operative. Members will also get special deals on food, on special days. Q How is this Co-op different from a traditional grocery store? A The Good Food Junction Co-op will have a specific commitment to hiring community members, supporting local producers and keeping sustainable products and practices. Members will control and operate the store. Q What can I buy at the Good Food Junction Co-op? A You can buy a full range of groceries and all your household needs, at competitive prices.