How to Become an Owner
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.
You may join as a member for a one-time investment of $50, or as a Subscriber (see below). Co-op shares are $5 each. Membership requires 10 shares of stock. 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.
After you fill out our membership application simply return it to any service desk location to complete the process.
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
CO-OP REWARDS
Members earn 1% (or more) on their purchases.
SPECIAL PRICING
Members get special member pricing on Big Deals.
BULK & CASE DISCOUNTS
Members get case discount on special orders.
PATRONAGE REFUND*
Members may receive a patronage refund in profitable years.
COOKING CLASS DISCOUNT
Members get a discount pricing on all our cooking classes.
ONE VOTE IN ELECTIONS
Members may cast one vote in any elections hosted by our co-op.
BOARD ELIGIBILITY
Members are eligible to run for a seat on our board of directors.
RECALL NOTIFICATION
Members get personal notification of product recalls.
FEDCO SEEDS
Members can save money on seeds by taking part in a group order of Fedco Seeds.
CO-OP REWARDS
Members earn 1% (or more) on their purchases.
SPECIAL PRICING
Members get special member pricing on Big Deals.
BULK & CASE DISCOUNTS
Members get case discount on special orders.
PATRONAGE REFUND*
Members may receive a patronage refund in profitable years.
COOKING CLASS DISCOUNT
Members get a discount pricing on all our cooking classes.
ONE VOTE IN ELECTIONS
Members may cast one vote in any elections hosted by our co-op.
BOARD ELIGIBILITY
Members are eligible to run for a seat on our board of directors.
RECALL NOTIFICATION
Members get personal notification of product recalls.
FEDCO SEEDS
Members can save money on seeds by taking part in a group order of Fedco Seeds.
Become a 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*
Become a 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*
Improve Your Financial Well-Being
Did you know your Co-op Membership comes with financial benefits? Co-op Food Stores has partnered with Lighthouse Credit Union to give all our members access to their financial services you and your whole family can enjoy:
- Personalized Financial Solutions. Lighthouse will help find the best solutions for your unique situation.
- Free Financial Resources. Access articles, courses, and videos through Enrich, an award-winning financial wellness platform.
- Lifetime Membership. Once a member, always a member at Lighthouse.
* Patronage refunds are not common so we suggest not relying on them, especially for membership shares.
