The idea of starting a cooperatively owned grocery store in Bloomington-Normal began in December of 2011. Our first community meeting -- a standing room only event -- was held on March 27th, 2012, with over 100 people attending. In August of 2012, Green Top was incorporated in the state of Illinois and began selling ownership shares later that month. In September of 2012, Green Top was chosen above 31 other co-op start-ups to receive the highly competitive $10,000 Seed Grant from the Food Coop Initiative (FCI). This award demonstrated FCI's faith in our ability to launch a successful co-op. These funds enabled us to hire our first employee, an Outreach Manager. Additional grants, both local and from the cooperative community, funded the cost of our incorporation and our first feasibility study (completed Feb. 2013). This feasibility study confirmed that Bloomington-Normal exceeded the criteria for starting and sustaining a successful cooperative grocery. We reached the 500 owner mark early in June of 2014 which kicked off our search for a store site. After much research and location analysis, on May 13, 2015 we publicly announced that Green Top's new home would be at 921 E. Washington St., Bloomington. Today, with over 1,900 owners (and many more employees) we are a fully operational co-op grocery store! Please stop in any time to see how our dreams of servicing Bloomington/Normal with healthy, local food have come true.
At Fresh Thyme Market, we make it easy to get real about better living, with real-healthy solutions and real-affordable prices. From organic local produce and quality meat to body care products scented with real-simple ingredients, we stock our store straight from the source--so you get all the flavor and freshness at a naturally lower price. See, smell, and taste the difference for yourself, at your neighborhood Fresh Thyme. Get Real.
Founded in 1939, Schnucks is one of the largest privately held grocery store chains in the United States. With a presence in Bloomington, Ill., it operates more than 100 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Mississippi and Iowa. Schnucks underwent a major expansion in 1995 when it purchased the National Supermarkets chain from Loblaws. Some of the stores feature pharmacies, ticket outlets for the St. Louis Cardinals and digital photo processing services. Its stores sell groceries, meat, fruit, vegetables, party trays, gifts, novelties and wines. Its deli department offers gourmet food, pasta, salads, sliced cheese, snacks and various dishes made of chicken, pork and beef. The company supports various social organizations that foster health and wellness, civic progress, education and quality of life. Headquartered in St. Louis, the company employs more than 16,000 associates.
Jewel-Osco
Visit your local Jewel-Osco pharmacy located near you at 2103 N Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL. You will find our knowledgeable and professional pharmacy staff ready to help transfer or fill your prescriptions and answer any of your pharmaceutical questions. Additionally, we have a variety of services from flu vaccinations, shingles shots, back-to-school vaccines and more! Schedule your shot today or walk-ins are welcome. Find Jewel-Osco pharmacy near you for safe drug disposal or get your pet prescriptions filled while you shop. Jewel-Osco accepts most forms of insurance. For more information, stop by or call (309) 664-1333 today!
