Your Co-op
A business run by volunteers
and/or paid workers who are also owners of the
store. Membership may cost money, volunteer
hours, or both but comes with perks such as an
across the board discount on merchandise. The
beauty of these stores is that they are
non-profit; surpluses are shared among the
members and workers who also vote on issues
concerning the co-op. Since these stores are
small and independent they create community, and
funnel money back to the local farmers and
processors, creating more jobs. The product
emphasis is on organic, natural, and healthful
food rather than processed products with a high
profit margin. These organizations really care
about the well being of the communities they
serve!
To find your nearest co-op visit the Co-op
Directory at
http://www.coopdirectory.org/#WhatIsABuyingClub
or
http://www.localharvest.org/food-coops/
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