Frequently Asked Questions about PFC

Oct 23 22:47 UTC 1996

1) Do I have to be a member to shop at PFC?
   Anyone can shop at our stores, whether they are members or not.

2) What kinds of things can I buy at PFC?
   We sell product that meet the following product guidelines:
   a) Natural foods, meaning products free of any artificial ingredients.
   b) Whole foods, those with a minimum of processing and refining;
   c) Organic foods, those grown in accordance with accepted standards
   d) Best value, items of the highest quality at the best price
   e) Preference is given to products that are locally produced,
      products that are produced and/or distributed by cooperatives
      produced with the least human, animal, and environmental exploitation
      and have minimal and ecologically-sound packaging.
   Within these guidelines, we sell a full line of natural foods, personal
   care items, and household products.  

3) Where are you located?
   One store is at 216 North Fourth Avenue, near the Farmer's Market and
Kerrytown.  
   The other store is at 740 Packard, near State Street.

response 2 of 8:

Feb 12 21:21 UTC 1997

Do you think the PFC should become more that a "narutal food store"? 
i.e diversify it's business into non-food related services.

response 4 of 8:

Feb 13 16:46 UTC 1997

I totaly agree the the PFC should maintain a strong narual food business
with some of the non-food items (like the socks and the other
ecologiclly minded things). What my question is more probing to get a
sense of from PFC members if there is a desire to expand into heath
care.

response 6 of 8:

Feb 14 19:15 UTC 1997

I think we are also looking at "service" type questions.  Like could we
provide some access to insurance rates that are lower for our membership,or
other "affininty group" services.

response 8 of 8:

Apr 12 16:41 UTC 1998

There are probably co-ops in Hawaii.  I'll check a directory and get back to
you.