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Orientation Overview

Quick and dirty overview of everything

Co-op Overview

  • Mission statement

    • Our mission is to build a community-driven grocery cooperative focused on climate resilience, social equity, and sustainable access to nutritious, affordable, and locally sourced food. We support local farmers and reduce waste through bulk purchasing, direct buying, and resource redistribution. By fostering relationships with food producers and advocating for fair pricing and alternative economic systems, we aim to challenge traditional grocery models. Our cooperative promotes social equity, environmental sustainability, and a more just, resilient, and inclusive food economy for all.

  • We are a labor-based co-op. We all contribute labor to keep things running (and running smoothly)

Membership

  • Requirements

    • Sign membership agreement 

    • Pay dues: $5-$20/month (or $60-$240 annually) sliding scale based on social and economic circumstances. See table below for suggestions

    • Contribute at least one labor shift per month (monthly sign up offered at the beginning of the month)

  • Benefits

    • Hold leadership roles

    • Attend meetings/events

    • Shop

Consider paying less for dues ($5, $10 monthly/$60-$120 annually) if you…

  • Support children or family members/friends

  • Have significant debt

  • Are eligible for public assistance

  • Belong to a historically marginalized group

Consider paying more for dues ($15, $20 monthly/$180-$240 annually) if you…

  • Own your home

  • Have investments, retirement accounts, and/or significant savings

  • Benefit from generational wealth

  • Have a high earning power due to advanced degrees or other privileges

(inspired by payment system for Common Good City Farm)

Labor/Roles

  • Products

    • Shopping and inventory 

    • Managing store

    • Setting up/cleaning the space for meetings/events

  • Social and Communications

    • Meeting planning/facilitation

    • Meeting communications

    • Outreach and partnerships

    • Members

  • Governance

  • Finance 

  • Cooking for meetings 

  • Looking for permanent space 

  • Coordinating committee- reps from each team for info sharing/strategy as needed

Logistics

  • Location: Luther Place Church basement 

  • Regular activities:

    • Second Sunday of the month is reserve for community social from 6-8

    • Sundays 6-8: Open shop, dinner, and meeting 

    • Wednesdays 5:30-7:30: Open shop

Next Steps

  • Sign membership agreement

  • Pay monthly or annual dues (see info here)

  • Get added to WhatsApp community and Google group 

  • Get involved! Join a team! Come to a meeting!

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