Honest Weight Food Co-op

Honest Weight Food Co-op in Albany, New York, has natural, organic, and local food options. The co-op's bulk department is massive, with beans, nuts, grains, flours, oils, coffee, and spices available.

Shoppers can bring their own containers or use the free containers provided by the store to purchase items in bulk. Most produce items, both organic and conventional, do not have stickers on them.

To ensure accurate checkout, shoppers write down the PLU number for each item. The store sells both organic and conventional produce.

Grocery delivery, catering, and a kitchen are among the services provided. Purchases can be rounded up to the nearest dollar to support a monthly rotating local not-for-profit organization.

The co-op reduces waste and its environmental impact. Member-owners receive discounts, and sales and product coupons are also available. A food and product manual and a bulk PLU finder are on the co-op's website.