Baker Food Co-op
Baker Food Co-op CHEER Energy & Efficiency Renovation
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Preserve • Repair • Renew

Help preserve the heart of Baker City.

Your gift supports the Baker Food Co-op’s historic building—safer sidewalks now, energy-efficiency upgrades next. Together we can protect a landmark and strengthen our co-op for decades to come.

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Organized by Oregon Trail Preservation Trust
Project name: CHEER
Historic photo of the Baker Food Co-op building
Historic photo of the current home of Baker Food Co-op (circa early 1900s).

The story

The Baker Food Co-op is more than a grocery store—it’s a community-owned cornerstone. Our historic building needs targeted repairs and energy upgrades so it can continue serving Baker City safely and sustainably.

What your donation makes possible: safer sidewalks and entry areas in Phase I, followed by window and building-feature reconstruction in Phase II—bringing the building up to current codes for energy efficiency.

Project phases

  • Phase I — Safety & repair
    Repair and renovation of the sidewalks surrounding the building to improve safety for patrons as they enter.
  • Phase II — Energy efficiency upgrades
    Reconstruction of windows and building features to bring this historic 1920 building into current codes for energy efficiency.

Why this matters

  • Preserve local history
    Protect a beloved downtown landmark and the story it carries.
  • Support a stronger co-op
    A safer, more efficient building helps reduce long-term costs and supports our mission.
  • Invest in the community
    Every gift is a vote of confidence in Baker City’s future.

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