Our Mission

Outpost Natural Foods exists so that our owners have a healthy, diverse, and sustainable community. 

Our Values

Since 1970, we have been one of the greater Milwaukee area's most trusted grocers and we wear our values on our sleeve. Our values guide how we source food, support our community, care for the environment, and grow together as a cooperative. They shape the decisions we make every day  from the products on our shelves to the partnerships we build throughout our neighborhoods.

1. Access to Healthy Food for Every Community

Everyone deserves access to wholesome, nourishing food. We support wellness, affordability, convenience, and inclusive access to healthy choices for our community.

2. Supporting Local & Organic Food Systems

We are committed to strengthening local and organic food systems by supporting farmers, producers, and vendors who care for people, animals, and the planet.

3. Supporting Informed Choices for Personal & Environmental Health

Knowledge empowers healthier communities. Through education, transparency, storytelling, and shared learning, we help our community make informed choices that support personal and environmental well-being.

4. Building Connection Through Food & Community

Food brings people together. We foster belonging, fellowship, and community connection through shared experiences, neighborhood engagement, and cooperative ownership.

5. Strengthening a Locally-Oriented Economy

Strong local economies create stronger communities. We support locally owned and locally oriented businesses, partnerships, and investments that help Milwaukee thrive.

6. Sustaining a Strong Cooperative for the Future

As a community-owned cooperative, we are committed to responsible stewardship, staff development, operational excellence, and thoughtful growth that supports the co-op for generations to come.