{"id":251627,"date":"2026-04-29T21:50:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/251627\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T21:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:50:08","slug":"cypress-creek-co-op-returns-to-its-community-driven-roots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/251627\/","title":{"rendered":"Cypress Creek Co-Op Returns To Its Community-driven Roots"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By McKenzie Brown<\/p>\n

After a decade of delivering fresh, affordable produce to local families, Cypress Creek Co-Op is celebrating 10 years in business while returning to the flexible, community-driven model that started it all. <\/p>\n

Founded by single mom Cassie Adams, the co-op began as a simple solution to a common problem. While working at a wholesale produce market, Adams often brought home more fruits and vegetables than her family could use. She reached out to neighbors, offering to share the excess, and within just a few weeks, more than 60 families had joined in. <\/p>\n

Today, that small neighborhood effort has grown into a thriving network of more than 35,000 members across the Tampa Bay area. <\/p>\n

Cypress Creek Co-Op continues to provide weekly produce bins filled with a mix of fresh fruits, vegetables and pantry staples, along with optional add-ons like beef, seafood and Amish goods. The bins are designed to be both affordable and convenient, with medium bins priced at $30 and large bins at $40. Specialty options, including keto and fruit-only bins, are also available. <\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal has always been to make fresh food more accessible,\u201d said Adams. \u201cWhen you buy in-season and in bulk, families can save significantly while still eating healthy.\u201d <\/p>\n

The co-op prioritizes local sourcing whenever possible, though Adams noted that some items must come from outside Florida due to growing conditions. Each week\u2019s bins are thoughtfully curated, typically including a balance of fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries, bananas, leafy greens, potatoes and seasonal favorites. <\/p>\n

While Cypress Creek Co-Op previously expanded to include a physical storefront in Apollo Beach, the business is now leaning back into its original virtual roots. Customers can order online for convenient home delivery or attend weekly pickup events, including a popular Saturday pickup at the BayCare HealthHub at 2470 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico. <\/p>\n

Delivery is available throughout Brandon, Valrico, Lithia, Riverview, Ruskin, Gibsonton and Sun City Center, with evening time slots and low delivery fees. Orders placed by 4 p.m. are eligible for same-day delivery. <\/p>\n

Beyond providing fresh food, the co-op remains deeply connected to the community, offering volunteer opportunities and supporting local families and first responders throughout the year. <\/p>\n

As Cypress Creek Co-Op enters its second decade, Adams said the mission remains the same: helping families eat well, save money and stay connected.\u202f <\/p>\n

If you have any additional questions or inquiries, you can email Cypress Creek Co-Op at cypresscreekcoop@gmail.com<\/a>. Its Facebook group is available for updates and questions.\u202f <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By McKenzie Brown After a decade of delivering fresh, affordable produce to local families, Cypress Creek Co-Op is…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":251628,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-251627","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/251627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=251627"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/251627\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/251628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=251627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=251627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=251627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}