While you are waiting for the Bshp's Strehouse to resume bulk product ordering there are a few local places you can try in the meantime that are cheaper than Whole Foods or similar places:
Yutzy's Farm Market, 6010 Converse-Huff Road (off Rt. 42 near JonathanAlder High School) phone 873-3815.
They carry many bulk productsrepackaged into convenient sizes and in the past were willing to order orsell by the bag. (They also have specials on deli meats and cheeses on a regular basis.) The shop is no longer Amish or Mennonite owned, but still has the same great customer service and some alpacas next door for your little ones to see up close.
Corbett Company, 3675 Paragon Dr. phone 771-1123 is just around the corner from us all. Go east on Roberts Road, pass Wilson Road and turn right at the first street, wind back around and Corbett's is on the right side with a very small sign.
They have a walk-in sample/showroomwhere you can pick up repackaged smaller bags or order bulk bags right at the counter to take with you that day. They always were a reasonably priced bulk source for powdered milk, oats, cocoa, cornmeal, carob,assorted flours, cinnamon, coconut and other baking items before the storehouse existed or for a quick and closer trip than the storehouse. They may still take checks, but call to confirm that before you go!
For those interested in Red Raspberries, the pick-your-own Champaign Berry Farm is about 25 miles from here and a nice drive in the country on Route 29 past Mechanicsburg. Prices for black raspberries were "cheap"compared to grocery stores and other local farms. The black raspberries are probably finished---call first! Red raspberries are around the corner. Call if interested at (937)653-7525.With today's gas prices, always call first to check information, pricesand products! Thanks a bunch! Jennie D.
