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We are envisioning a food co-op for the city of Grand Rapids 

Imagine a grocery store that puts community before profits and where the owners are your neighbors — these are the values of a Co-op! While many co-ops exist across the nation, Grand Rapids has yet to see a flourishing co-op of its own. Together we are working to bring an amazing grocery store to life within our city, where the products and practices reflect our owners' priorities!

A community owned grocer where you can...

+ Shop your values
+ ​Support local food production and jobs
+ Improve food access within the community
+ Practice democratic capitalism
+ Decide the products and services offered
+ Keep your grocery dollars in the community!

Together, we can make it happen!

Now is the time to join this dynamic group of visionaries and become a founding owner of the Grand Rapids Food Co-op Initiative! In order to build a 10,000 square foot store, we're aiming to have 1,000 owners join our community. With your involvement, you can help us make the co-op a reality!

We're just getting started!

Current Owners
 Help us reach our goal of 1,000 owners! 
What is a food co-op?
"A food co-op is a grocery store owned by folks in their community (and by you, if you choose). Unlike corporate chains, food co-ops are totally independent and owned by the community members who shop there. So instead of focusing on investors, food co-ops focus on their community — nourishing everyone according to their budget and cooking style." — NCG​​
Your share matters
​A one-time equity share is $250 per household. Invest in the co-op by paying your equity share all at once, or pay over 10 months by sending $25 each month (plus a $1-per-month transaction fee). We also offer a Food For All share amount of $25 to enable any household to become an owner. Additionally, we offer scholarships to those who need financial support to become an owner. ​
Member benefits
Co-op owners can get special discounts at area stores each month! Currently, incentives include benefits and discounts at the following locations:
​+ Pure Hot Yoga, Grand Rapids
+ PFC Natural Grocery Co-op, Kalamazoo
+ More to come!
Become an owner today!
Help make our co-op grocery store a reality! To become an owner, your household will buy a share in the food co-op. This one-time share is $250.00. You can pay in full or $25/month (plus a $1-per-month transaction fee) for 10 months.​To avoid this fee, pay by check or LMCU transfer.) Low and fixed income memberships are also available.
Share your talents
Hey we could really use your skills! If you'd like to volunteer in any capacity or host a house party, we'd love to hear from you! 
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