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Committee approves water-fill station at West store and discusses SNAP matching pilot
Summary
Members voted to have Midwest Water install a water-fill machine at the West store, discussed possible pricing, and reviewed a SNAP pilot that would match purchases of fruits and vegetables dollar-for-dollar and reimburse the store monthly.
The committee voted to proceed with installation of a Midwest Water fill station in the West store after some discussion of pricing and infrastructure needs. A motion to have Midwest Water install the machine was moved, seconded and carried. Members noted plumbing and electrical work may be required but that the installation location is near the main line and a drain, which could simplify setup.
Separately, members discussed a SNAP pilot that would match customer purchases of fruits and vegetables (examples in discussion included a $10 purchase yielding an additional $10 match) with the store reimbursed monthly. The group also reviewed supplier conversations about co-op hub logistics and noted differences among potential suppliers (Associated Food Stores, AWG, Unified). One member described their impression: that some suppliers required consistent ordering to supply certain items, and others offered more robust support and rebates.
