I went to www.localharvest.org and checked out the top three results for my location. They all seemed like a much worse option than my current supermarket (right now I do all my groceries at a supermarket that's 5 minutes walk from my apartment) for a few reasons:
- Delivery: it looks like they have a fixed day of the week depending on zip code, and no ability to choose a time slot within the day. This is a dealbreaker for me since I can't commit to being at home all day and I don't have anyone who could receive and put away groceries for me.
- Selection: they only carry produce, which isn't a surprise, but I'd have to go to my supermarket for some stuff anyway.
- Price: they seemed a bit more costly, maybe because I can't pick and choose individual items I want the way I can at a supermarket.
I think I would use such a service if I had more money (currently I'm a grad student) and flexibility/free time to be able to stay at home. I do like fresh local produce and would appreciate that angle for sure. Thanks for bringing this to my attention anyway!
- Delivery: it looks like they have a fixed day of the week depending on zip code, and no ability to choose a time slot within the day. This is a dealbreaker for me since I can't commit to being at home all day and I don't have anyone who could receive and put away groceries for me.
- Selection: they only carry produce, which isn't a surprise, but I'd have to go to my supermarket for some stuff anyway.
- Price: they seemed a bit more costly, maybe because I can't pick and choose individual items I want the way I can at a supermarket.
I think I would use such a service if I had more money (currently I'm a grad student) and flexibility/free time to be able to stay at home. I do like fresh local produce and would appreciate that angle for sure. Thanks for bringing this to my attention anyway!