CLEVELAND — As grocery prices continue to weigh on family budgets, one Northeast Ohio organization says it is trying to make local food more accessible while helping farmers survive in a difficult economy.
The Forest City Food Collective connects local farmers and food producers with restaurants, retailers, institutions, and food banks across the region.
The Cleveland-based collective aggregates products from farms across Ohio, helping smaller producers reach larger markets while simplifying sourcing for buyers.
Products distributed through the network can be found at local restaurants, markets and retailers across Northeast Ohio.
The organization works alongside growers, food banks and community partners to create stable markets for farmers while also increasing access to fresh food for families.
Each week, we’ll visit Meijer, Giant Eagle, Aldi, Walmart, Marc's, and Dave's Market to check prices on everyday essentials.
Those include: 2% milk, a loaf of wheat bread, chicken price per pound, ground beef tray or patty per pound (80% lean 20% fat), 1 dozen white eggs and toasted oats cereal.
If you're willing to shop around, you can snag even deeper discounts on meat, dairy, and pantry goods.
We’re also giving you a chance to see how your favorite stores stack up week to week. We’ll compare how grocery prices change at each store each week.
Find a better deal? We want to hear from you! Submit your finds through the form below. If you beat our prices, we’ll feature them.
And if you’re a savvy shopper, always chasing the best deals, we may even join you on your next grocery run.
