A not-for-profit organic store rooted in community
Supporting Your Family’s Health, Local Farmers & The Environment
Why Choose reStore
Better nutrition. No toxins in our food, the soil, water and air. Less risk to farmers’ health.
100% Organic
Producers determine the prices for their products. 70% of our revenues go to them.
Fair price to farmers
Enhances traditional seed diversity, empowers farmers to save their own seeds. Increases nutrition, more climate-resilient.
Heirloom seeds
No single-use plastic packaging. Reduces the health risk of plastic toxins leeching into food.
Zero waste
Fresher food on your plates. Reduces carbon footprint of food miles. Strengthens the local economy.
Reduce food miles
Supporting small farmers
Enhances rural livelihoods for small landholders, prevents distress migration.
Staff recommendations
Imam pasand
Also known as Himayat, this is an exquisitely sweet mid-season variety of mango originally grown in Andhra Pradesh. The skin is thick yet easy to peel, and the flesh is firm and fiberless. Its flavor is honey-like and the fruit has a strong sweet aroma. Don’t miss this season’s Imam Pasands! Grown by Thiru. Presath, Madurai.
Raktasali rice
This wonderful red rice of long growing period, is valued in Ayurveda for its cooling, strengthening and nourishing properties. It has been used for building immunity and for lactating mothers. Try it as kanji or for payasam! Grown by Thiru. Jayakumar, Mayiladuthurai.
Athimathuram Herbal Drink
Herbal teas and coffees are refreshing alternatives to caffeine. Combining liquorice, long pepper and coriander seeds, our athimathuram tea is very soothing to the throat, and is regarded a remedy for indigestion, mouth and stomach ulcers. Homemade by our dear friend and champion of traditional foods, Tmt. Seethalakshmi.
Kattuyanam Aval
Aval from traditional Kattuyanam rice which is of a long-growing period, it has a high fiber content, suitable for blood sugar management and is valued for its nutrition. With antioxidants that protect against heart disease, and several minerals, try this aval for a satiating breakfast uppuma or filling sweet dish. We bring it to you from Thiru. Jaykumar, Mayiladhuthurai.
“When you eat organic, you’re voting for a food system that is sustainable, humane, and good for the earth” – Maria Rodale
About Us
reStore, founded in 2008 is a vibrant organic store, connecting conscious urban consumers with rural producers.
We bring to market organic staples and fresh produce, sourced directly from farmers, at fair prices.
