Our Mission
Our Vision
A just and livable world with cooperatively owned enterprise as a cornerstone of a sustainable economy.
Our Mission
Consumer-owned grocery stores serving our community with quality products and honest information.
Our Values
We are committed to maintaining the economic viability of the Co-op in order to:
- Promote cooperative ownership by fostering member involvement and responding to member needs.
- Build community by respecting diversity and cultivating connections within the Co-op and Whatcom County.
- Encourage informed choices by educating ourselves and our community on issues of food, healthy lifestyles, the environment, and human rights.
- Model ethical business and employment practices by acting with honesty, integrity, and respect in the workplace and marketplace.
- Promote a sustainable economy by supporting organic and sustainable food production and other environmentally and socially responsible businesses locally, regionally, and nationally.
Strategic Plan
We are committed to steady progress toward five long-range goals.
Annual Report
Our 2025 Annual Report highlights our mission and values in action. Take a look to see all that we accomplished last year.
Co-op Principles
Cooperatives around the world generally operate according to the same core principles, adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance in 1995.
Sustainability
At Community Food Co-op, we recognize that our responsibilities go beyond the products on our shelves.
DEI
At the Co-op, we think of ourselves as a community hub with a focus on quality food.
In order to be a community hub, we must be responsive, engaged, and hold a welcoming space for all members of our community.
Advocacy Request Form
As part of our Strategic Plan, we strive to identify and highlight advocacy opportunities for our member-owners. If there is an issue you would like the Co-op to advocate for, we welcome you to submit an advocacy request form.