Co-op Membership

When you become a member of the Co-op, you become an owner of the business! This entitles you and your family to sweet perks and benefits you won't find anywhere else.

How to Join

Co-op shares are $5 each. Membership requires 10 shares of stock. You may join as a Member for a one-time investment of $50, or as a Subscriber* with no initial investment and potential to earn your shares over time.

Pro tip! Members get more benefits than Subscribers. Learn more below and apply here.

Members

If you own 10 shares, you are a Member. Approved Cardholders—including your partner and immediate family members in our database—can also enjoy the perks and benefits that come with your membership.

Member Benefits

• Vote for our Board of Directors
• Vote for important issues and proposed changes to the business
• Special Member pricing
• Case discount on special orders
• Cooking Classes discount
• Discount on home and car insurance through Cooperative Insurance Company
• Fedco Seeds group order savings
• Eligible to serve on the Board of Directors
• Personal notification of product recalls
• Patronage refund*
• Co-op Rewards enrollment

Subscriber

If you own fewer than 10 shares, you are a Subscriber. You can acquire more shares through patronage refund*, or you can purchase them outright. A Subscriber has three years to reach 10 shares or the membership will be closed.

Subscriber Benefits

• Personal notification of product recalls
• Patronage refund*

Join us!

Fill out our membership application and return to Member Services.

Improve Your Financial Well-Being

Did you know your Co-op Membership comes with financial benefits? Co-op Food Stores has partnered with Northeast Credit Union to give all our members access to their financial services.You and your whole family can enjoy:

• Personalized Financial Solutions: Northeast will help find the best solutions for your unique situation.
• Free Financial Resources: Access articles, courses, and videos through Northeast’s Enrich Platform.
• Lifetime Membership: Once a member, always a member at Northeast.




* Patronage refunds are not common so we suggest not relying on them, especially for membership shares.