FAQs

Sprouts is a multi-stakeholder, not-for-profit co-operative with each member having on equal vote, no matter what their investment. Our members are 4 different stakeholder members groups: workers, consumers, health practitioners, and community partners.

Consumer members are eaters and/or members who purchase our products and services.

Health practitioners are regulated health professionals who provide education, services and consultations to other members.

Community partners are corporations or individuals who are either producers of products carried by Sprouts or organizations that consume our products and services.

At Sprouts, we have an elected Board of Directors who make major decisions on behalf of the co-op’s members. Our Board is comprised of members from each of the different stakeholder members groups to ensure diverse representation in the decision-making process.

We achieve our mission through 4 pillars of products and services:

(a)   Distributing Organic/Ecologically Responsible Produce: we support local economy by sourcing produce/products that are: local, affordable, wholesome and non-toxic, ecologically and socially responsible, environmentally responsible packaging, ethical animal practices.

(b)    Providing Education and Knowledge Transfer: we empower the diverse communities through education on organic products, nutrition, cooking, healthy recipes, physical activities and healthy lifestyles.

(c)    Producing Healthy Meals and Packaged Food: we provide holistic and culturally relevant recipes designed by our bilingual registered dietitians and encourage our members to expand the range of diets and foods to eat more varied and balanced.

(d)   Advising on healthy lifestyle management: we provide nutrition counseling, exercise and circuit training, psychotherapy and lifestyle management coaching.

Sprouts Food and Health Co-op is a multi-stakeholder, not-for-profit co-operative bringing together eaters, workers, health practitioners, and community partner (producers) members.

We are dedicated to create diverse and connected communities that recognize, practice, and advocate for equitable and sustainable food and health systems by providing holistic and diverse food and health options, education and meaningful employment.