You don't need to
be a member to shop at the Co-op, but you may
decide that member/ownership is a good idea.
The Co-op is a not-for-profit organization owned,
not by a corporation or single individual, but by
thousands of community members. A Board of
Trustees, elected by current members, governs the
Co-op. Current members can vote on Co-op
ballots, run for the Board of Trustees, and attend
general membership meetings, and thus influence
the direction, growth, and policies of the Co-op.
To become a member, sign up at the cashier counter. New members pay an initial non-refundable fee of $5, and $2 per month membership payments up to a total of $100 for a paid in full membership.
Monthly member payments are actually loans, refundable to you at any time. Your $2 monthly loan provides working capital to keep the store growing. If you choose to resign your membership, the money in your account will be refunded to you after a 90 day waiting period.
Those age 62 and over may shop at member prices without paying membership fees. Seniors who wish to vote are, of course, welcome to become dues-paying members.
Benefits
In addition to the satisfaction of owning their own community store, Co-op members enjoy other benefits:
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Through the Co-op Advantage program, members can use their Co-op cards to receive special prices on hundreds of the Co-op's most popular items.
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Members receive discounts on books, calendars, bulk orders, and Co-op label vitamins.
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Hundreds of other food co-ops across the country honor our Co-op card.
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Members receive our bimonthly newsletter, The Natural Enquirer, full of recipes health and nutrition articles, the latest food and food politic news, upcoming workshops, and membership business and meetings.
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Members receive discounts on our popular workshops and cooking classes.
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Owner Appreciation Days. Several times a year the Co-op has a sales day when all current member/owners shopping receive a 10% discount on their purchases.