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
What You Get
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
One-time Payment
$300 one time
- 1 payment
Monthly
$15 per Month
- 20 payments
Quarterly
$50 per Quarter
- 6 payments
Semi-Annual
$75 semi-annually
- 4 payments