Membership

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

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