Our Impact
At the heart of Anabel’s Grocery is our belief that food is a universal language that brings people together. Through our store operations, educational initiatives, and community events, we aim to shed light on the interconnectedness of quality food, health, social justice, and sustainability. By collaborating with diverse student organizations and local food producers, we've dedicated ourselves to building an equitable and ecologically sound food system. Our vision for Cornell is a campus where every student has access to the nourishment they need to thrive academically, physically, and socially.
Our Customers
75%
Identify as BIPOC
90%
Say Anabel's enables them to save money
90%
Say Anabel's supports their health
80%
Say Anabel's enables them to eat more veggies
80%
Say Anabel's enables them to cook more often
70%
Say Anabel's enables them to eat foods from diverse cultures
600+
20,000+
300+
Unique customers per week
Unique customers to date (since 2017)
Attendees at our community dinners and pop-ups each semester
Our Vendors
41%
Are partially or fully owned by BIPOC individuals
67%
Are partially or fully owned by women
85%
Are local farms or business
$18,000+
Invested in local farmers each semester
$45,000+
Invested in all local vendors each semester
Our Environmental Impact
130+
Pounds of food diverted from landfills each semester
59%
Decrease in egg carton sales after launch of "bring your own" carton initiative
66%
Decrease in paper grocery bag sales after launch of reusability initiatives
"I love that this is an option on campus and that you help divert food waste by composting."
- Anonymous Shopper​​​
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“I’m pretty eco-conscious and I love that Anabel’s encourages you to bring your own bags and egg cartons.”
- Anonymous Shopper
Pain Points We Address
1
Limited time to regularly shop for groceries and/or prepare food
2
Lack of money to purchase nutritious, fresh groceries
3
Limited resources on how to cook nutritious meals from scratch
4
Lack of transportation to grocers with affordable options