About this project
Stockbox Grocers improves access to healthy food and eases the burden for families living in food deserts, with a miniature grocery that is tucked inside a reclaimed shipping container and placed into the parking lot of an existing business. We innovate on the espresso stand model to build stores throughout urban communities and provide fresh produce and grocery staples within walking distance of home, work, and school.
Stockbox is seeking funding to launch a temporary store in Fall 2011, to gain more in-depth understanding of customer need and build stronger connections to our community. This pop-up retail space will be designed with a focus on community engagement and food education, stocked full of good food, and placed into the Delridge neighborhood.
Delridge is a diverse food desert community in our launch city of Seattle. Many residents are heavily dependent on public transportation and must take 1 to 2 buses to the nearest grocery store, or instead must rely on the food that is available, typically from convenience store options.
We have partnered with West Haven Apartments, which is located in a densely populated part of Delridge. Their parking lot provides easy community access for residents, in addition to the residents of neighboring apartment and townhouse communities. The store will be open for two months, to provide increased access to good food and test key concepts of our business model.
Stockbox is working closely with representatives from our city and county governments, community organizations, and local suppliers to ensure that this business is a success and responds to the needs of our community. We invite you to join us, in launching a good food revolution in Delridge and, eventually, in a parking lot near you!
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Stockbox on Facebook
Stockbox on Twitter
The Stockbox blog on Wordpress
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on September 15, 2011.
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An official Stockbox thank you note – because, hey, you rock and we know it!
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an "I Heart Stockbox" bumper sticker, so that you can officially ride (or bike) in good food style....in addition to previous rewards.
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Your picture posted over the register in our prototype store, which is a great way to promote your personal brand and your Stockbox pride.....in addition to previous rewards.
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A Stockbox Grocers reusable grocery bag, because everybody likes to save the planet one bag at a time....in addition to previous rewards.
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Limited edition print, designed by Seattle artist Flynn Bickley, which celebrates Good Food, Community, and Shipping Container Design! You get to support good food and own some seriously cool art.....in addition to previous rewards.
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Your likeness or business name drawn into the mural on the side of our first permanent store (coming Spring 2012) – we’re talking permanent fame.....in addition to previous rewards.
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Invitation to an exclusive dinner with the Stockbox founders....in addition to our undying love and adoration, and all previous rewards. (dinner located in Seattle, WA)
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The Stockbox Grocers team includes: Carrie Ferrence, Jacqueline Gjurgevich, Michael Brooks, and Eliza Michiels. Carrie and Jacqueline are based in our launch city of Seattle, while Michael and Eliza hold down the fort in Portland, OR. We share a passion for good food and together bring more than 40 years experience in business development.
