How to Join the Co-op
It’s easy to become a member of the Co-op. During your next visit, tell the cashier that you would like to join. The cost of membership is $100 per household. You’ll have the option of paying your equity all at once or in quarterly installments. Members who choose to pay all at once receive a $10 coupon toward that day’s groceries.
This is not a fee that you pay and lose. If you decide to end your membership, you can ask the Co-op to repurchase your membership shares and return you equity investment. There are no annual dues or additional costs.
Member Benefits
"A co-op is as strong as the members who own and participate in it."
Investing in the Concord and Kearsarge Co-ops is an investment in your community. Unlike national supermarket chain stores, the Co-ops are owned by members of the community. We decide what products to carry, have the ability to showcase local growers, and can trust the Co-ops’ organic produce. We also know that our shopping dollars are supporting socially responsible and environmentally sound organizations and practices. The Co-op needs the financial support of its membership to improve and expand its product lines, services, and equipment. Membership means helping the Co-op provide you with more of what you want.
- You are an owner in a cooperatively run local business.
- You share in the stores’ profits.
- You can participate in the governance of your Co-op.
- You benefit from monthly member-only specials.
- You receive 10% off all purchases during Member Appreciation Days. (buying club, membership shares, gift cards, beer & alcohol are excluded.)
- You receive a free subscription to the Co-op’s monthly newsletter.
- Your dollars stay in the local economy.
- You are an owner of a store that provides high quality natural, local, organic, and fair trade products.
- You can order products through the Co-op’s buying club.
