Many of us are familiar with the convenience and economy of the bulk section at People’s Food Co-op. Have you ever considered how simple, special, and budget-friendly a gift made from the bulk section can be?

It is with gratitude and heavy hearts that the People’s Food Co-op Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of CEO, Lizzy Haywood, effective February 9, 2024. Lizzy has served with People’s Food Co-op for nearly twelve years and eight of those as CEO.

People's Food Co-op (PFC) today announced its purchase of the former Fayze's bakery. Starting immediately, Fayze's breads will be available at the co-op.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue the Fayze's bakery line, which is loved by so many of our owners and throughout the La Crosse community," said Lizzy Haywood, PFC’s CEO. "This new opportunity allows us to expand our bakery and grow the co-op's business in new ways.”

We join cooperatives across all industries in celebrating Co-op Month. The cooperative business model is special for many reasons, here are just a few:

America’s breadbasket. America’s dairyland. The corn belt. Heartland.

These familiar phrases gloss over the difficulty of bringing a harvest to market in the Midwest. To put nutritious, delicious foods in your hands, sustainable farmers like Jack Hedin dig deeper than simple passion. The work includes building and sustaining the land for generations to come.