Local Harvest Grocery

What Local Harvest Grocery does

Local Harvest Grocery is an independently owned, single-location grocery store operating since 2007 at 3108 Morganford Road in St. Louis, Missouri. The store curates a selection of produce, meat, dairy, eggs, bakery items, grains, and packaged goods, sourcing over 50% of its products from farms and artisans within 150 miles of St. Louis. Its core product is the physical retail experience, supplemented by the Weekly Harvest CSA subscription program ($50 per share, weekly or bi-weekly pickup, with limited Monday delivery to nearby neighborhoods) and add-on services such as Special Orders with a 10% case discount, a Container Reuse Program, and an "Inglorious Produce" discount to reduce food waste.

The business model combines transaction-based retail sales, a recurring CSA subscription stream, and case-based special orders. The company targets local community shoppers, CSA subscribers, loyalty program members ("150-Mile Club"), and SNAP/EBT recipients through programs such as Double Up Food Bucks (50% off produce up to $25/day). Distribution is limited to the single storefront plus narrow CSA delivery zones (University City/WashU, Clayton, Maplewood, Kirkwood), with no e-commerce or marketplace presence. Technology is minimal, relying on a local POS system (Plaz Sales) for the rewards program and email-based CSA coordination. The company is bootstrapped, with co-owners Patrick Horine and Maddie Earnest, no institutional investors, and no disclosed revenue or funding history.

Name

Local Harvest Grocery

Legal name

Local Harvest Grocery

Website

https://localharvestgrocery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Local Harvest Grocery is an independent, single-location natural foods grocery in St. Louis, MO, serving local community shoppers with produce, meat, dairy, and packaged goods sourced from over 50 farms and artisans within 150 miles, supplemented by a $50/share Weekly Harvest CSA subscription and various sustainability and community programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Grocery Retail

NAICS

Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411), Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Fresh Food Subscription/CSA & Produce Box Retail (CRAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Produce Markets & Greengrocers (CRAHAHAA), Farm-to-Consumer Produce Boxes / CSA Delivery (AFAIANAC)

Keywords

• Organic grocery retail
• Locally sourced produce
• CSA subscription boxes
• Bulk food retail
• Community-supported agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Grocery Sales: Point-of-sale revenue from selling local produce, meat, dairy, eggs, bakery items, bulk goods, coffee, tea, health & beauty products, and grocery items to walk-in customers. Over half of products sourced within 150 miles of St. Louis.
2. Weekly Harvest CSA Subscription: Year-round CSA subscription program at $50 per share. Members pick up weekly or bi-weekly shares featuring local pasture-raised meat or vegetarian alternatives, seasonal produce, free-range eggs every other week, and monthly rotating coffee, tea, local grains, and dairy. Payment processed via credit card on file charged on pickup day.
3. Special Orders and Bulk Purchasing: Special orders for products available by the case with a 10% discount. Most products can be ordered in bulk or by the case through in-store or phone ordering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Local Harvest Grocery operates a single physical grocery store in St. Louis, MO selling locally sourced produce, dairy, eggs, meat, bakery, grains, and packaged goods from vendors within 150 miles of St. Louis. The store supplements in-person retail with the Weekly Harvest CSA subscription program ($50 per share) and offers a bulk section, container reuse program, inglorious produce discounts, and community programs including Pay It Forward, Double Up Food Bucks, and a rewards program.

Product overview

Local Harvest Grocery operates as a single retail location in St. Louis, MO, offering a curated selection of locally sourced groceries. The core offering is the physical retail store supplemented by the Weekly Harvest CSA subscription program and various community benefit programs. Supporting services include Special Orders for bulk purchases, Container Reuse, the Pay It Forward community fund, Double Up Food Bucks for SNAP recipients, Bicycle Benefits discount program, and a Rewards Program. The store emphasizes local sourcing within 150 miles, sustainability through bulk shopping and food waste reduction, and community support through various charitable initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Weekly Harvest CSA: A year-round Community Supported Agriculture subscription program run through Local Harvest Grocery, featuring local pasture-raised meat or vegetarian alternatives, seasonal produce, free-range eggs, and locally roasted coffee or tea.

Products and services

• Weekly Harvest CSA A year-round Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription program at Local Harvest Grocery offering local pasture-raised meat or vegetarian alternatives, seasonal produce, free-range eggs, locally roasted coffee, tea, local grains, and dairy. Members pick up shares weekly or bi-weekly at the St. Louis store, with limited Monday delivery available to University City/WashU, Clayton, Maplewood, and Kirkwood. Diet customization options include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo alternatives.
• Special Orders A bulk and case ordering service for most products at Local Harvest Grocery, offering a 10% case discount on items ordered by the case. Orders are placed in-store or by phone and are available for customer pickup at the St. Louis store.
• 150-Mile Club Rewards Program A free loyalty rewards program at Local Harvest Grocery where members earn 1 point per $1 spent on purchases, redeemable for free treats, tote bags, cash back, and other rewards. The program is managed through Plaz Sales local software.
• Pay It Forward Community Fund A community fund program at Local Harvest Grocery where customers can donate to cover grocery expenses for community members in need. Donations are converted to paper vouchers available at each register, and anyone can redeem vouchers at checkout with no questions asked.
• Double Up Food Bucks A SNAP/EBT benefit program partnership providing a 50% discount on produce purchases up to $25 per day for customers using food stamp benefits. The discount is applied immediately at checkout with no sign-up required at Local Harvest Grocery.
• Bicycle Benefits Program A bicycling rewards program offering a 10% discount on every purchase (excluding alcohol) at Local Harvest Grocery for customers who purchase a $5 Bicycle Benefits sticker and bike to the store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% of products sourced from within 150 miles of St. Louis
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

45 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Confluence KombuchaminorOthersLocal kombucha producer supplying three rotating flavors on tap in the bulk section.
• Ozark Forest MushroomscoreOthersLocal mushroom farm supplying organic shiitake, oyster, and lion's mane mushrooms. Regular supplier to CSA shares and store inventory. Ozark Forest also provides dairy-free pesto, mushroom pate, and oyster mushroom jerky.
• Buttonwood FarmcoreOthersLocal farm supplying pasture-raised chicken, eggs, pork, turkey, and lamb. Core supplier for Weekly Harvest CSA with multiple products included in weekly shares.
• Three Spring FarmscoreOthersLocal farm supplying ground beef, bratwurst, chorizo, and other meat products to store and CSA program.
• Yoder's ProducecoreOthersLocal produce supplier providing strawberries, asparagus, radishes, cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and various seasonal vegetables to store and CSA.
• Double Star FarmscoreOthersLocal farm supplying heirloom tomatoes, slicing tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, bell peppers, beets, and citrus sourced direct from California. Core produce supplier for both store and CSA.
• Cahokia RiceminorOthersLocal rice producer supplying high protein brown rice and white rice in bulk section and CSA shares.
• Terrell Creek FarmminorOthersLocal creamery supplying chevre and farmer's cheese to store and CSA program.
• Stringbean CoffeecoreOthersLocal roaster supplying coffee beans including house blend, Ethiopia True Blue, Colombia Special Reserve, and decaf options. Also provides tea products.
• Blueprint CoffeeminorOthersLocal coffee roaster supplying Tekton medium roast and specialty single-origin coffees including Ethiopia Gabatui Uganda and Bookkisa Single Origin Ethiopian.
• Goshen CoffeeminorOthersLocal roaster supplying Bona Fide medium roast and Black Dog Espresso dark roast coffees.
• Kuva CoffeeminorOthersLocal roaster supplying Guatemala and Sumatra Mandheling coffee options.
• La Cosecha CoffeeminorOthersLocal roaster supplying Guatemala and Papua New Guinea coffee, including Mexico Chiapas and Rwanda varieties.
• Big Heart TeaminorOthersLocal tea company supplying Cup of Sunshine tea, Winter Chai, and Blushing herbal tea.
• Traveling TeaminorOthersLocal tea company supplying various green teas, black teas, and herbal options.
• London Tea RoomminorOthersLocal tea company supplying Assorted Green Tea, Golden Yunnan, La Cumbre Colombian Black Tea, Ceylon Nilmini Estate, and other specialty teas.
• Frontier Co-opminorOthersNational cooperative supplying bulk herbs, spices, teas, and baking supplies. Products include black tea, chai, chamomile, peppermint, and various spices.
• Hill Top FarmcoreOthersLocal farm providing kale, fennel, scallions, lettuce, and various seasonal produce for CSA and store.
• Earth Dance FarmscoreOthersLocal organic farm supplying collards, lettuce, kale, salad mix, arugula, mushrooms, and organic produce.
• Biver FarmscoreOthersLocal farm supplying organic bok choy, kale, cucumbers, squash, peppers, and various organic vegetables.
• Robinson Family FarmcoreOthersLocal farm supplying pork products including bratwurst, pork chops, pork burgers, and Italian sausage.
• Hemme Brothers CreameryminorOthersLocal creamery supplying Brother's Keeper aged cheddar and Apple Smoked cheddar cheese.
• Baetje FarmsminorOthersLocal goat dairy supplying feta cheese, chevre, and marinated feta to store and CSA.
• Wild Alaska SalmonminorOthersSupplier of wild-caught salmon fillets included in CSA shares.
• Two Men & A GardenminorOthersLocal vendor supplying dill pickles and salsa for CSA shares.
• Del CarmenminorOthersLocal producer supplying Cuban black beans and black bean soup for CSA program.
• Mylk & HummusminorOthersLocal producer supplying hummus varieties including original, carrot ginger, and caramelized ginger carrot flavors.
• Midwest PastaminorOthersLocal pasta producer supplying fresh pasta varieties including radiatore, linguine, fettuccine, and shells.
• Companion BakeryminorOthersLocal bakery supplying multigrain and sunflower flax breads.
• Cham BakeryminorOthersLocal bakery supplying pita and tortillas.
• Yoli TortilleriaminorOthersLocal producer supplying yellow corn tortillas for store and CSA.
• Bee SimpleminorOthersLocal supplier providing microgreens for CSA shares.
• Shady Maple SugarbushminorOthersLocal producer supplying maple syrup.
• Hilty's Bee YardsminorOthersLocal apiary supplying honey and jams including raspberry, apricot, and strawberry varieties.
• Liberty Apple OrchardminorOthersLocal orchard supplying Enterprise, Goldrush, Granny Smith, Fuji, and Cosmic Crisp apples.
• Rancho GordominorOthersSupplier of specialty beans including cranberry beans, mayocoba beans, and black-eyed peas for bulk and CSA.
• The BeHiveminorOthersLocal producer supplying vegan chorizo and vegan breakfast sausage for CSA vegetarian options.
• Jenny's TofuminorOthersLocal producer supplying baked and turmeric baked tofu.
• Patchwork Family FarmsminorOthersLocal farm supplying bacon and dry cured bacon products.
• Mesta MeadowsminorOthersLocal farm supplying ground lamb and lamb chops.
• Three Girls & A TractorminorOthersLocal farm supplying popcorn, squash varieties, potatoes, sweet corn, and sweet potatoes.
• Marcoot Jersey CreameryminorOthersLocal creamery supplying aged gouda, alpine cheese, and havarti cheese.
• Theodora FarmsminorOthersLocal organic farm supplying lettuce, kale, turnips, carrots, fennel, and organic produce.
• Double Up Food Bucks ProgramcoreOthersCommunity partnership providing 50% discount on produce up to $25/day for SNAP/EBT customers. Store participates as authorized retailer.
• Bicycle BenefitsminorOthersProgram allowing cyclists with $5 sticker to receive 10% discount on purchases (excluding alcohol) at participating locations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wheatsville Food Co-op: Community-owned cooperative grocery in Austin, TX, emphasizing local producers, bulk foods, sustainability, and community benefit programs. Directly comparable as a smaller-format, community-embedded natural foods retailer with strong local supplier relationships.
• MOM's Organic Market: Mid-Atlantic chain of certified-organic grocery stores that source locally when possible and emphasize sustainability (bulk foods, reusable containers, food-waste reduction). Closely matches Local Harvest's local-sourcing, sustainability, and community-program model.
• Natural Grocers: National chain of natural and organic grocery stores emphasizing local sourcing, sustainable agriculture, and community education — directly comparable in product mix and customer values, though at much larger scale and with multiple store formats.
• PCC Community Markets: Seattle-area community-owned food co-op with deep emphasis on organic, local, and sustainable sourcing and active community programs. Directly comparable in operating philosophy, though larger footprint and broader assortment.
• New Seasons Market: Pacific Northwest independent grocery chain with strong local-sourcing commitments and community-program orientation. Mirrors Local Harvest's neighborhood-focused, locally-curated retail model with comparable product mix and customer profile.

Emerging players

• Imperfect Foods: DTC subscription grocery service that delivers surplus and 'ugly' produce plus pantry staples, directly analogous to Local Harvest's CSA subscription model and inglorious produce discount program. Competes for the same consumer mindset via a different channel.
• Misfits Market: Online-only DTC produce and grocery service focused on 'ugly' and surplus food, directly comparable to Local Harvest's 'inglorious' produce program. Different channel (e-commerce vs. physical retail) but overlapping value proposition around food waste reduction and local/produce-first curation.

Broad incumbents

• Trader Joe's: National specialty grocer with curated assortment and strong private-label focus. Adjacent competitor for natural/organic and locally-sourced product shoppers, though without the community-program and CSA orientation that defines Local Harvest.
• Sprouts Farmers Market: Large specialty natural and organic grocer with strong fresh-produce and bulk-food offerings. Overlaps with Local Harvest's natural/organic positioning but competes at national scale and price point.
• Whole Foods Market: Largest national natural and organic grocery retailer and the dominant incumbent in the category Local Harvest operates in. Overlaps in product mix and customer values but operates at much broader scale without the same neighborhood-level community embeddeness.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/localharveststl
• Xx.com/localharveststl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/local-harvest

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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