Anyone can shop here. Just walk in! And if you join, you own it!
Fare Share is a self-service store, but if you need help, all you have to do is ask. Our staff are friendly and knowledgeable.
What is available at Fare Share Market? Here's a quick list, but remember that it is growing every day. The more people shop at Fare Share, the more variety of products we can offer!
Hundreds of local & Maine products
Organic produce
Milk, local eggs, cheese
2 homemade soups daily
Bulk flours, grains, beans, nuts, seeds
Pastas of many shapes, sizes, & ingredients
Wheat-free & dairy-free alternatives
Natural & organic beef, chicken, & fish, with an emphasis on local & Maine
Soy products of all kinds
Bulk honey, maple syrup, tamari, & vanilla
Over 200 bulk spices
Bulk teas & potpourris
Baking products
Jams & nut butters
Breakfast cereals
Sugar alternatives
Cold-pressed vegetable oils
Crackers & cookies
Health & body care products
Vitamins, minerals, herbs, tinctures
Laundry & dish detergents
Paper goods
Books on nutrition and healing for perusing
Homemade desserts & muffins
Organic Fair Trade coffees
Wine & beer & mead
Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own containers for bulk items (bags, glass jars, etc.) but these are also available at the store for small fees (i.e. .50 for a pint plastic container with a lid). We also have new plastic bags in a variety of sizes and paper bags for bulk items. You can pre-weigh your containers and we will subtract the weights from your purchase.
We receive deliveries from over 100 suppliers on a regular basis, including deliveries of breads and other local products (eggs, cider, butter, produce, meat, fish, tinctures ...) throughout the week. Check with a staff member for more details.
Member Owners can pre-order groceries and products from our 4 largest suppliers at 20% above cost, whereas non-members pay suggested retail price for pre-orders. Member Owners who volunteer pay less, both for pre-orders and in the store. Contact claire@faresharecoop.org for more information.
Our Vision
To create a high-quality, low-priced, not-for-profit food supply, democratically controlled by the membership.
To educate members of the community on matters of nutrition, agriculture and alternate technology.
To develop an information-sharing and communication center.
To help develop other non-profit goods and services.
To help further principles of cooperation, democracy, and self-reliance for the general betterment of members and the community.
To provide a welcoming & inspiring space to build a healthy and sustainable community.
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