FoodCoopShop

Self-Hosted

Open-source platform for managing food cooperatives and CSA initiatives

Overview

FoodCoopShop is an open-source tool for community-supported agriculture (CSA) groups and food cooperatives. It streamlines order cycles, tracks local producer inventory, manages member subscriptions, and integrates payments. Deployable via Docker or LAMP stacks, it lets users retain full data control. Features include a member portal for orders/payments, delivery scheduling, and transparent pricing—ideal for strengthening local food systems while reducing administrative overhead.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  foodcoopshop:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: foodcoopshop
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Order cycle management for CSA subscriptions
Local producer product catalog with inventory tracking
Member portal for orders, payments, and profile management

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is FoodCoopShop hard to install?

FoodCoopShop supports Docker deployment, simplifying setup for most users. It also works on LAMP stacks (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Step-by-step guides are available, though basic server knowledge helps with traditional installations.

? Is it a good alternative to CSAware?

Yes—FoodCoopShop offers core CSA features (order tracking, member management) for free, unlike CSAware’s paid plans. It’s self-hosted, so cooperatives retain data control, making it ideal for cost-conscious or privacy-focused groups.

? Is it completely free?

FoodCoopShop is open-source under the MIT License, meaning it’s 100% free to use, modify, and self-host. No hidden fees or premium tiers exist—all core features are accessible to everyone.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Customizable to cooperative-specific workflows

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server administration skills
⊖ Initial setup may take time for non-technical users
⊖ Limited third-party integrations vs. proprietary tools