For several years, Weavers Way also ran a third smaller store in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia, but that closed in September 2011.
The Co-op rents warehouse space several miles away in the Nicetown section, in the SHARE food pantry complex.
Two farm operations comprise 5.5 acres, one at Awbury Arboretum in Germantown and one on the grounds of Saul Agricultural High School in Roxborough.
Although working at the Co-op was formerly a requirement and non-members could not shop, it is now an option, and Weavers Way stores are open to the general public.
Named after a member who was instrumental to the Co-op’s early success, the farm was founded in 2000, in large part due to the efforts of Mort's widow, Norma Brooks.
[2] Weavers Way publishes a monthly newspaper, The Shuttle, which is mailed to members and available free to the community at the stores and at numerous drop locations in Northwest Philadelphia.
[3] Both the Shuttle and Weavers Way's social networking outlets promote community events and publicize neighborhood issues.
In the larger space, the Co-op was able to offer popular options like a prepared foods hot bar that are not available at the Mt.
Airy housewares and HABA (health and beauty aids) was relocated to share the renovated Weavers Way Across the Way, at 608-610 Carpenter Lane, with the Pet Store.