Declining sales led to the decision. The catering side of Nature’s Bin will remain in operation.
“The community’s support over the years through donations to Cornucopia and by shopping at Nature’s Bin is appreciated and has helped to make it possible for people who participated in our training programs to gain valuable tools that prepare them to enter the workforce and lead more productive lives,” says Cornucopia executive director Nancy Peppler. “However, as options for purchasing traditional, natural and organic products have expanded, we have experienced a dramatic decline in sales and we can no longer continue to operate Nature’s Bin.”
Recently, for instance, a Whole Foods opened in Rocky River.
But the organization’s vision remains alive. One of the core tenets of Cornucopia’s mission has been to “empower people with disabilities through job training and placement” — particularly through Nature’s Bin. Cornucopia “will continue to provide services through its five other training sites in its mission help people with disabilities develop skills and confidence leading to sustainable employment.”
This article appears in Oct 5-11, 2016.
So very sad to see Nature’s Bin close. My favorite store in Lakewood! I have so much respect for their unique and compassionate mission to help people with developmental disabilities, accident victims and people who have suffered emotional trauma to move towards independent living through Cornucopia’s amazing training program. Nature’s Bin was the visual reminder every day of the valuable work they do in our community.
Nature’s Bin is my go-to store for local honey and bulk herbs. YOU WILL BE MISSED :'(