need to buy a LOT of dry beans around Montclair

[bucktown_boffo]

This may sound strange, but for a relative's therapy I need to fill a 60 quart rubbermaid container (it is about 13"x16"x20") with dry beans of any sort -- something to do with tactile sensation. At the local A&P the largest bag of beans I could find was only 16oz for 87 cents, and I would have needed MANY bags to fill this this container. Does anybody know where I could get much larger quantities at a lower price per pound?

[tommy]

you might try that international food warehouse place on 17 where it meets 80 in what i think is rochelle park.

[menton1]

Go to the Hispanic neighborhoods-- Passaic, Newark, Paterson, etc. The grocery stores there generally sell beans in 10 to 20 lb bags.

Incidentally, would smooth bulk small stone suffice? That would be cheap and easy to find... (The type used for driveways)

[Curlz]

How about Costco? There's one in Clifton, just across Rt. 3 from the Clifton Commons shopping center...it's about 5 miles east of Montclair. If you're not a member, I think you can get a one-day free trial pass.

Edit: I know that they sell HUGE bags of rice...you might want to call and ask about dry beans.

Edited February 10, 2005 by Curlz (log)

[bcm]

Goya is in Secaucus. Why not try contacting them directly?

[Curlz]

GREAT idea!!!

[bucktown_boffo]

I'm going to Costco this weekend for other stuff anyway, so will try that first. Thanks for all the great suggestions!

[Cook456]

I believe there is a place by the farmer's Market in paterson that sells loose beans and spices in barrels.