The Rooted Carrot Cooperative Market is a community-owned grocery store that seeks to enhance the health and well-being of the greater Cedar Valley. 
In pursuit of achieving our mission, we are guided by the following values:
- Local Commitment-We strengthen our community’s economy and quality of life by investing in local producers, area businesses, civic engagement, and our employees.
- Inclusivity-We champion diversity by upholding a culture of acceptance and belonging where all people are valued and welcomed.
- Education-We encourage informed choices by educating ourselves and our community on issues of food, wellness, the environment, and human rights.
- Sustainability-We cultivate a healthy community and world by choosing sustainable products and practices built on long-term outcomes.
We may not have a physical store yet but we are still an organization that seeks to enhance the health and well-bring of the greater Cedar Valley. Let’s join the Northeast Iowa Food Bank and other local businesses throughout the month by advocating, volunteering, and getting involved in feeding our neighbors.
September is Hunger Action Month. For many, a daily meal is a simple choice of what to eat. But for people facing hunger, a daily meal poses a very different type of choice. It’s often an impossible choice between food and other crucial needs such as electricity, childcare, or medicine.
Let’s donate to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank! Bring one or several items to the Rooted Carrot Co-op events throughout the month of September and October. Here is a list of needed items and what not to donate. Check out the events page on our website and social media to stay up-to-date on our events.
Follow the Northeast Iowa Food Bank on Facebook and check out their website to learn more about Hunger Action Month.
Here are Upcoming Events for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. Gather your Rooted Carrot Co-op Market friends and support one of these events or volunteer!
- Stone Soul Picnic
The annual Stone Soul Picnic features food, children’s activities, and live entertainment from local bands while raising awareness about childhood hunger across northeast Iowa. Join us Sunday, September 11th at Gateway Park in Cedar Falls to help raise funds and awareness for kids across northeast Iowa. All proceeds go to towards the Northeast Iowa Food Bank’s Feeding Kids programs. - Wilbo’s Wagon
Stop by LSB Central Campus on September 15th to get lunch from Wilbo’s Wagon. Wilbo’s will donate $1 back to the Food Bank for every item purchased. - NEIFB’s Sack Lunch
Order Sack Lunches to be delivered to you and your coworkers during our biannual Sack Lunch Event on Thursday, September 22nd and Friday, September 23rd. Every lunch ordered will provide up to 40 meals for our neighbors across northeast Iowa. Lunches will include a pulled pork sandwich prepared by Blue Barn BBQ, with meat donated by Tyson, a side dish, a cookie, chips, fruit, and a water bottle for just $10. Order your Sack Lunch by from Thursday, September 1st to Friday, September 16th here. - September 23, 2022 is Hunger Action Day where we wear orange and share with our community how hunger affects our neighbors in need.
- Cedar Valley CROP Walk
The Cedar Valley CROP Hunger Walk fights against disease, disaster, and other challenges that leave people hungry. Raise funds and awareness on September 25th for sustainable food security. - Family Volunteer Night
Join us at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank September 29th starting at 5:30 for games, prizes, and fun while learning how the Food Bank feeds our neighbors across northeast Iowa. Come and go anytime throughout the night for fun for all ages. Sign up here!