This section explains how Rood Food works.
If you then have a question, please use the contact form (on the right for big screens, at the end for small) which goes through to the co-ordinators' email. We'd be very happy to have a chat.
The Rood Food co-operative idea was hatched in 2011 by a small group of friends and neighbours in the Portswood and Highfield area of Southampton.
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Our constitution allows us to make discretionary donations to good causes.
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We focus mainly on non-perishable food, plus some household products, toileteries and seasonal goodies.
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Groups of friends, for example people in a shared house, are welcome to join Rood Food.
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Using wholesale suppliers, we benefit from a wider range, lower prices and sometimes larger packs compared to retail outlets.
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For every cycle, we set up a new order form for members, based on products and prices shown in the wholesaler's latest catalogue.
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Here is what you may want to know before you sign up for Rood Food membership or log in for the first time.
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This article explains how the complete order process works.
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Our main suppliers offer a variety of food, toileteries and household goods with a strong emphasis on organic, fair trade and eco-friendly products.
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These are the remaining tins, bottles or packets from a complete case that still need a home to go to.
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These are Rood Food's 'Terms of Service' that you agree to when you register.
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Catalogue prices are typically 25-30% below RRP. Larger packs work out even cheaper.
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