New Orleans and the north shore are home to some of the finest grocery stores in Louisiana. Many of these local grocery stores support Credo Farms as they offer a range of benefits to their customers, to our farm, and the community as a whole. Here are a few of the key benefits:
- Fresh and Seasonal Produce: By sourcing produce from local farms, local grocery stores are able to offer their customers fresh and seasonal produce that is picked at the peak of ripeness. This means that the produce is more flavorful and has a higher nutritional content. In addition, buying local means that the produce has a shorter transportation time, which further ensures its freshness.
- With these local grocery stores support CredoFarms.com, they are helping to support the local economy and providing an important source of income for family farm. This helps to strengthen the local food system and can help to ensure that local farms are able to continue operating in a sustainable and profitable way.
- Reduced Carbon Footprint: Buying locally sourced food reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation and storage of food. By sourcing produce from local farms, local grocery stores are able to reduce the amount of energy needed to transport food from distant locations, and they can also reduce the amount of packaging required.
- Improved Community Health: When local grocery stores offer fresh, healthy, and sustainably grown produce, they are promoting healthy eating habits and improving community health. Eating a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
- Increased Transparency and Accountability: By sourcing from local farms, local grocery stores can provide customers with information about the farmers and their practices. This can increase transparency and accountability in the food system, and help customers make more informed decisions about the food they buy.
Overall, the local grocery stores that support our farm offer a range of benefits to their customers, farmers, and the community as a whole. These stores provide access to fresh and seasonal produce, support the local economy, reduce the carbon footprint of food production and transportation, promote healthy eating habits, and increase transparency and accountability in the food system.
Some of the local Louisiana groceries that support Credo Farms are:
Acquistapace's Covington Supermarket
http://www.acquistapaces.com/
125 E 21st Ave,
Covington, LA 70433
Farm Products offered: Pasture-Raised Whole Chicken, Pasture-Raised Eggs
Dorignac's Food Center
710 Veterans Memorial Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70005
Farm Products offered: Pasture-Raised Whole Chicken, Pasture-Raised Eggs
Rouses (Covington)
https://www.rouses.com/locations/rouses-market-20/
1200 Business, N Hwy 190 Suite 8 · In Claiborne Hill
Covington, LA 70433
Farm Products offered: Pasture-Raised Eggs
Langensteins Metairie
800 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
Farm Products offered: Pasture-Raised Eggs
Langensteins River Ridge
122 Sauve Road
River Ridge, LA 70123
Farm Products offered: Pasture-Raised Eggs
Stop by any of these locations and be sure to mention that you like supporting local farms!