After saying goodbye to its first location, Central City Co-Op announced the purchase of its permanent home at 2515 Harvard St., Houston, in a May 11 Facebook post.

According to the group's website, the co-op was founded in 1998. Central City Co-Op is a “farmer’s first” grocery store, coffee bar and seasonal test kitchen.

Houstonians can invest in an individual or family membership for $120 a year or a corporate membership for $5,000 a year, which includes employee benefits. Member dues help the co-op with basic operating expenses and allow for widespread access within the community for organic and local produce. Members have access to educational and sustainability programs, discounts on classes and composting, and affordable pricing.

In its Facebook announcement, co-op officials identified some key players who helped them make the move, including Brett Huey of Rainhollow Properties and 28 co-op members who provided investment funding for the permanent home. Officials said they hope the collaborative approach to securing the new location “can be the spark for other communities to do the same.”