Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Closed Sunday

Mountain People's Co-op wants to be your partner in an affordable natural lifestyle. Our focus is on products that you simply can't find anywhere else:

1. Bulk Foods. Buying from our bulk bins is environmentally responsible (less waste & packaging) and economical, too. We have a huge selection of grains, flours, beans & legumes, nuts & seeds, dried fruits, granolas, herbs & spices, medicinal herbs, baking needs, sprouting seeds, fair trade coffees, herbal & regular teas, oils, honey & maple syrup & other liquid sweeteners, miso, castile soaps, shampoos, laundry & dish detergents, and more. Most of our products are organically grown, and many of our flours are milled nearby in Saxonburg, PA. You will find tremendous savings on our dried herbs & spices and baking needs like yeast!
2. Local Foods. Part of our commitment to our planet and our local economy is providing you with products that travel a shorter distance from their point of production. We have local eggs, chicken, turkey, bison, and beef - these animals are pasture-raised with no added hormones or antibiotics. We carry artisan goat's milk cheeses from nearby Garrett County, MD as well as less exotic cheeses that come from our local region. We have local tofu, honey, jams & jellies, breads, sauces & condiments, personal care products, tie dyes, and more. We are striving to become your source for local and regional foods.
3. Hard-To-Find But Easy To Enjoy. Florajen probiotics. GT's Kombucha tea. Barlean's omega-3 supplements. Essential oils. NOW supplements. Xylitol in bulk. Setvia. Gluten-free baking needs. Floradix liquid iron supplements. Ecodiscoveries natural cleaners, including MoldZyme. Fair Trade chocolate, coffee, tea. Detoxify Ready Clean, and more.

We invite you to come down to our store - our friendly staff is happy to help you!

Looking for something? Call us at (304) 291-6131.

Over the past several years, some people have been turned off from the Co-op for various reasons. We want to spread the word that the Co-op is returning to its roots, fostering a sense of community, and building a solid inventory of foods that people can count on getting every time they come in. Do you know someone who has stopped coming to the Co-op? The best way to let them know what we are doing is to bring them into the store and let them see for themselves. Or, you could buy them a gift card or a Co-op membership. Memberships and gift cards make great holiday gifts for your friends, family members, coworkers, hair stylist, massage therapist, child's teacher, etc.

We are striving to buy more local and regional goods, both staples like eggs, honey, and tofu, and artisan products like cheese, bread, and condiments. Buying local goods cuts fuel costs down and helps to support our local economy. People with special dietary needs (e.g., cardiovascular conditions, gluten intolerance, diabetes) can find many things to fit their needs at the Co-op, and our staff members are always willing to help.

The Co-op will soon be moving from non-recyclable, non-degradable plastic containers to biodegradable Trellis Earth containers made from corn, potato, sugarcane, and other annually renewable, vegetable based materials. These containers are reusable and microwavable, and they can be used to store hot or cold foods. We will be instituting a small charge to cover the cost of these new containers. Or, if you wish to save money and reduce waste further, bring your own container and have it weighed at the register (so its weight can be subtracted) before you fill it.

The primary mission of MPC is to provide healthful and nutritious food and supplies to its members and the general pubic at the lowest cost that is consistent with sound economy and good management of the Co-op. Many items are available at the Co-op at prices that are significantly lower than elsewhere. Here are just a few of our extra value items, available for purchase in bulk, compared with similar items sold in packages at a major local retailer:

Apple rings, organic dried, 4.5 oz: our price = $2.04, compare to $3.99
Flaxseed meal, 16 oz: our price = $2.28, compare to $4.39
Sesame seeds, 12 oz: our price = $2.74, compare to $3.29
Honey, natural, 16 oz: our price (local!) = $3.09, compare to $3.99
Laundry detergent, eco-friendly, 64 oz: our price = $9.69, compare to $12.19
Basil, dried, organic, 0.5 oz (spice jar): our price = $0.28, compare to $3.99
Cinnamon, ground, organic, 1.4 oz (spice jar): our price = $0.89, compare to $3.99
Peppercorns, organic, 1.64 oz (spice jar): our price = $1.02, compare to $3.99
ges at a couple of national retailers' Morgantown stores:

Precycling is the conscious effort to buy foods that require less packaging and have a lower environmental impact. Buying bulk foods is a big part of the precycling picture: they use less packaging, and you can buy as much or as little as your want. Bringing your own reusable bags is another important way you can help decrease waste.