Buying Wholesale

Why buy from the Hub? The Oberlin Food Hub, located in Oberlin, Ohio, supports wholesale aggregation and distribution of agricultural products grown by small and medium-sized farmers and producers for sale to wholesale buyers. The Hub offers wholesale buyers fresh, local products from hundreds of farms and producers delivered directly to their kitchens through one streamlined purchasing experience. 

Want to start buying local, but don’t have the resources to manage relationships with dozens of farms and producers? We can help!

“The Oberlin Food Hub helps small and medium-sized farmers and food entrepreneurs access larger markets by aggregating local food at our warehouse in Oberlin, Ohio. We purchase from local farmers and producers, offering wholesale buyers a wide array of local food through one access point.”

Delivery and logistics:

The Hub delivers to wholesale buyers throughout Northeast Ohio with frequent delivery options for locations in Cuyahoga, Erie, Huron, and Lorain counties. If you’re outside of our regular delivery area, get in touch with us to discuss options. We charge a flat $5 delivery fee for most orders.

Order deadlines:

  • Order by Sunday 5pm for delivery the following Thursday

  • Order by Friday at 12 noon for delivery the following Tuesday

For prices, products, and current inventory, browse our offerings at FarmFare (no account required to view listings). We accept credit and debit cards. Invoiced orders may be paid by check made out to the Oberlin Food Hub.

Wondering if buying from the Hub is a good fit for your organization? Let our record speak for itself. We service grocery stores, health food co-ops, small restaurants, big restaurants, catering companies, cafes, meals programs, preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges, hospitals and more — you name it, we’ve done it! If you’re serving food in Northeast Ohio, we want to help you source it locally.

Ready to get started? Put in an order through FarmFare, our e-commerce platform. (Note: You will be prompted to create an account if you have not purchased through the Oberlin Food Hub previously.)

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.