When some people hear the term 'Shop Local' they can think that it will cost them more to do so.

Normally, we don't mind paying a little bit more for an item that a big national chain stocks as long as it is not too much more. After all, everyone wants to help local business owners as their profits get reinvested into our community. Where does the big national retailers profit go? Not in our district that's for sure.

While on a shopping trip today (yes it was a one person restricted trip Mr Morrison!) I did a bit of price comparison on fruit and vegetables. A mainstay of any shopping list.

Firstly, Coles Goonellabah.

Now, Lomardo's in Goonellabah, 100 metres up the road.

Now, I am no mathematical genius but $14.90 versus $9.99 a kilo is big difference. Then again $12.90 to $4.90 for the green capsicums is even bigger.

Back to Coles.

Now, Lombardo's.

Broccoli $11.50 to $8.99.

This is not an ad for Lombardo's, it is about shopping local. A ring around and you see Farmer Charlies is $8.99 for broccoli too as is PJ's Country Fruit and Veg in the CBD. Red capsicums are $12.99 with greens $8.99 at PJ's.

The word from those stores is that prices will drop from tomorrow as supply increases due to the cooler weather.

So, not only does shopping local help the community it can definitely put some dollars back in your pocket. All you need to do is make the effort.

The Lismore App wants to remind you to support local businesses at this time. Your patronage keeps the doors open and protects the livelihoods of people in our community.

(the prices were accurate as of 1:45pm on March 31, 2020)