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