Anyone can shop at the Swarthmore CO-OP, and everyone is welcome to join. Becoming an owner of a cooperative means, among other things, that you are making an investment in the CO-OP, essentially becoming one of the owners of the business. Your investment in the CO-OP is used as capital, assisting with store operations and improvements. With multiple payment options available, becoming an owner is easy.
What You Give
Support the Local Economy
- Local Farmers – Subsidizing farmers and their operations
- Employment – Providing jobs for over 40 people
- Contribution – Playing an important role in your local food system
- Stimulus – Supporting local products and businesses
Support the Local Community
- Social Outreach – Participation in monthly Sunday Suppers for the community’s food insecure
- Awareness – Environmental consciousness of pesticide-free agriculture
- Encouragement – Giving local farmers your vote of support
- Opportunity – A welcoming marketplace to forge new acquaintances and associations
- Education – Informing others about healthy choices in producing, buying and preparing food
What You Get
Discounts and Rewards
- Owner Appreciation Day – Quarterly savings and a chance to meet many of our local vendors.
- Owner Specials – Monthly department item discounts
- Special Bulk Pricing – Members receive 10% OFF self-serve bulk items, as well as full-case purchases.
- Frequent Buyer Program – Member discounts and rewards on favorite products
- Events and Classes – Discounted rates on all CO-OP special events, classes and trips
- Owner Business Partnerships – Reciprocal savings and benefits at participating CO-OP Member Partners in Swarthmore, Media, Philadelphia and beyond
- Hedgerow Theatre – 33% OFF tickets
Personalized Services
- Home Delivery – $7 delivery charge every Tuesday and Thursday
- House Account – Convenient prepaid personal account
Ownership
- Board Participation – Owners have voting privileges in board elections; participation in CO-OP’s governance; eligibility to serve on the board
- Shareholder – Owners hold 60 shares in the CO-OP
Benefits of Ownership Include
- includes everyone in your household
- fully transferable
- 100% refundable (once fully vested)