4th Street Food Co-op

Embrace a natural food lifestyle at this small, nonprofit, vegetarian health-food store in the East Village that receives near-daily deliveries of fresh produce. The co-op is entirely volunteer-run and members receive discounts for working about three hours a week, but you don’t have to join to shop—it’s open to the public. Monsanto and corporate agribusiness opponents need not fear as the shop doesn’t carry brands that are owned or backed by major corporations, and it strives to supply ethical and sustainable products that are organic and locally sourced whenever possible. Tip: If you’re buying bulk items, bring your own containers. The shop charges for produce bags and jars.