The Co-op Food Stores

What do you support by being a Co-op member?

Socially responsible local ownership

• Keeping money in the local economy
• Treating employees with respect
• Accountability to those it serves
• Involvement in the community for 65 years
• Contributing to local non-profits and charitable organizations
• Providing food for local shelters and food banks

A stable market for local farmers and producers

• Increasing local food security in the area
• Promoting sustainable agriculture
• Preserving the rural landscape and heritage
• Providing high-quality produce with less post-harvest treatment or nutrition loss

A higher standard of doing business

• No marketing to children (e.g. candy at the checkouts or sugared cereals at eye-level)
• No slotting fees (which allow distributors to determine what goes where and excludes small producers)
• Honest, trustworthy information about products

A commitment to quality products and honest value

• Buying for our members, not selling goods
• Fair pricing reflecting our not-for-profit status
• Strong commitment to food safety and the welfare of our customers

Reliable consumer information

• Up to date
• Thorough and well-researched
• Unbiased
• Responsive to member concerns
• A resource to the community

Outstanding customer service

• Long-term employees dedicated to cooperative ideals
• Courteous and knowledgeable staff
• Responsiveness to member requests
• In-the-aisles help, available and easy to find

Fun community-oriented events

• Dairy Day
• Harvest Festival
• Oktoberfest
• Corn Roast