Weavers Way (coop)

Weavers Way is a member-owned retail cooperative in Philadelphia's West Mt. Airy section. A community institution since 1973, Weavers Way Co-op was originally formed as a neighborhood buying club in a church basement. Since its incorporation, it has grown into a neighborhood institution with 3,000 member households and annual sales of approximately $6 million. After moving to its current location at 559 Carpenter Lane, Weavers Way expanded by purchasing the adjacent building, 557 Carpenter Lane, and consolidating The Two buildings. Subsequent expansions include the purchase of two buildings across the street, which include a retail pet supply store, offices, meeting space, and a residential rental unit. There is also a warehouse several miles away in East Germantown. Weavers Way is more than just a source of reasonably priced fresh and organic foods and other unique products, but also an integral part of the community, participating in such events and organizations as Mt. Airy Day, Mt. Airy ArtJam, Mt. Airy YouthWorks, Mt. Airy Business Association, and Mt. Airy USA (MAUSA). Membership in the Co-op is open to everyone, and all are encouraged to visit the Co-op to shop and see if they would like to join.