2022 Wheatsville Wrap-up
As we bring the year to a close, we want to take a look back at some of the events that helped shape a truly memorable year at your co-op. 2022 was not without its challenges but with the help of a great staff and a supportive community we achieved some truly wonderful things.
Here's a few things from this year that we're proud of:
Community
- This year Wheatsville customers donated $121,000 to 12 different local organizations by rounding up at the register.
- We gave over $5,000 to local, Black-led organizations for our second annual Juneteenth giving.
- Wheatsville’s Let’s Feed Austin Program donated over $8100 in quality products to local food banks.
Shop
- Vegan donuts returned to our delis and are available 7 days a week.
- Our kitchens made over 17,000 items with popcorn tofu!
- We launched a completely new counter menu at our South Lamar store. Have you tried it?
- We currently have over 200 local vendors and are bringing in more each day. Here’s to a strong local economy!
Ownership
- In 2022 we gained 750 owners to bring our total to 26,765 fully invested owners.
- This year we returned more than $75,000 in the form of patronage rebates to our owners. This is the first time a rebate has been offered since 2013!
Sustainability
- This year we diverted over 751 cubic yards of compostable materials away from landfills.
- We helped recycle 738 cubic yards of glass, metal, and plastic.
- With the help of Save the Food and Keep Austin Fed we were able to save 164,250 pounds of food and help feed Austinites who need it most.