McHenry County’s New Food Shed Co-op Partners with Gallant Building Solutions

The McHenry County Food Cooperative, DBA Food Shed Co-op, has contracted Gallant Building Solutions to construct the first grocery store cooperative focused on local food and strengthening the local economy in the county on the corner of Route 14 and Lake Shore Drive, in southwest Woodstock. Co-op General Manager Peter Waldmann says, “This is a great day for McHenry County residents.”

Food Shed Co-op is a community-owned and -controlled grocery store that’s open to the public. They prioritize local suppliers whenever possible, and it’ll be a place for the community to gather, shop and nourish their families. The co-op is committed to offering shoppers access to affordable, quality food and informing them about the foods they eat. The store will have a full complement of departments, with produce to be the signature category.

Their mission is to offer only the best-quality, sustainable, local and organic produce available in the marketplace. When it opens, the store will encompass 9,000 square feet and provide about 5,000 separate items.

To become a founding owner and get more information, visit FoodShed.coop.