"You, as a food buyer, have the distinct privilege of proactively participating in shaping the world your children will inherit."
The ancient Greek word oikos at its simplest level means household. It is where we get the prefix “eco-” in English which is used to form the words “economics” and “ecology.” The idea is that in order to have a prosperous economy and a healthy ecosystem, you have to have a healthy household.
Hi! We’re the Jordan family and we have a passion for healthy, wholesome, locally-grown food. We are a homeschooling & homesteading family that embraces the ‘health is wealth’ philosophy. We are also conscientious consumers who were doing our best to support local organic farms.
For years we would spend 4-5 hours per week driving to multiple farms, farmer markets, and stores to get the clean & local food we wanted for our family. Often, we were disappointed by the lack of variety, local food offerings, and inconsistent inventory of these options. This left us feeling frustrated and, as our family continued to grow, became increasingly difficult to sustain.
That’s why we started Oikos Food Buyer’s Club. We know that, like us, you want to be an empowered consumer and producer. In order to do that, you need a convenient one-stop online shop for clean food from local producers you can trust.
The problem is that industrial food you often find at the grocery store is toxic and finding clean & local food is difficult which leaves most of us feeling overwhelmed.
Here at Oikos, we believe that accessing clean & local food should be easy. We understand that shopping for clean & local food can be daunting and time-consuming which is why we created this service. We have over 300 members who can testify about how our service is helping their family live a healthy lifestyle.
Once you become a member, you’ll have access to our online store where you can place a weekly order for local meat, dairy, eggs, produce, etc. Your order will then be ready for pickup at one of our convenient drop locations or brought straight to your door.
Stop eating toxic industrial food with unknown origins and instead do right by your family with a fridge full of clean food!
Our Vision
Local food freedom resulting in a resilient community and thriving economy for the families and farmers of SWFL.
Our Mission
To lead the way in the food freedom movement by providing the community of SWFL with access to real food that strengthens our local economy, families, and farmers.
Our Values
Food
Commitment to sourcing and producing the highest quality, healthiest food possible as locally as possible. The food we source will be: nutrient dense, ethically raised, organic, non-GMO, and sustainably / regeneratively grown local food.
Family
We are a community of like-minded consumers who desire the health and prosperity of each other and our families.
Farmers
Our farmers are our neighbors and belong to the Oikos community. We directly support these men and women with fair compensation for their efforts to grow high quality food in sustainable ways
Freedom
We are building an alternative system that gives our community more freedom of choice to purchase the food they want to eat from local, small-scale producers. Every time we support our farmers, we vote with our dollar towards a more resilient and safe food system.
Faith
We are a faith-based organization who believes in the God of the Bible. Thus, that book guides our fellowship with one another, our farmers, and the community at large.
