About
Community Foods is a non-profit, volunteer-run co-operative that has served the Cairns community since 1998. It is an organic bulk wholefoods shop in the Oceana Walk Arcade on Grafton Street, with a strong focus on plastic-free, low-waste shopping.
The co-op sells bulk organic grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, spices and pantry staples, grinds nut butters in store and stocks raw local honey. It does not sell meat. As an organic wholefoods grocer rather than a meat or produce supplier, it sits at the edge of this directory's focus.
Best For
Cairns shoppers wanting bulk organic wholefoods and raw local honey with minimal packaging, bringing their own containers to cut waste.
What You'll Find
Bulk organic grains
Legumes & pulses
Nuts & seeds
House-ground nut butter
Dried fruit & spices
Raw local honey
Good to Know
TypeOrganic wholefoods co-op
StructureNon-profit, volunteer-run
Since1998
FocusBulk, plastic-free shopping
MeatNot stocked
RegionCairns, QLD
Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am to 1:00 pm
SundayClosed
Hours can change around public holidays; confirm before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Community Foods sell meat?
No. Community Foods is an organic bulk wholefoods co-operative and does not sell meat. It does stock raw local honey alongside bulk grains, legumes, nuts and pantry staples.
Is it a co-op?
Yes. Community Foods is a non-profit, volunteer-run co-operative that has served Cairns since 1998, focused on reducing packaging waste through bulk shopping.
Can I bring my own containers?
Yes. The co-op encourages customers to bring their own containers for bulk shopping, and grinds nut butters in store.
Where is it?
Community Foods is in the Oceana Walk Arcade, Shop 6, 62 Grafton St, Cairns City QLD 4870.