Membership
Own Your Grocery Store.
Shape Your Community.
You don’t need to be a member to shop here, but there are lots of great reasons to become one.
When you join 14,000+ of your neighbors who already own a piece of this community grocery store, you’re not just signing up for some rewards program — you’re taking part in a democratic, values-driven business that’s been strengthening Whatcom County and our surrounding region since 1970.
Why Ownership Matters
Get Healthy, Organic Food, Grown Right Here
Find products and producers that chains won’t carry — from locally caught salmon to organic heirloom vegetables.
Connect directly with the farmers and makers who grow and craft your food, building relationships that strengthen the fabric of this community.
Keep Your Dollars Local and Vitalize Our Economy
Compared to conventional grocers, every dollar you spend at the Co-op keeps more money circulating in our local economy.
We support 229+ local producers; provide good, full-time jobs with benefits; and invest our profits back into Whatcom County.
Shape Our Future, and Yours
Unlike chains that answer to Wall Street, we answer to you — our 14,000+ member-owners right here in Whatcom County.
As a member-owner, you can vote for our Board of Directors, influence how we operate, and even run for leadership yourself.
How You Benefit
Member Perks
• Shop exclusive discount days throughout the year
• Share in the Co-op’s success during profitable years with a patronage dividend
• Save 15% when you order products by the case
• Vote in elections, attend member meetings, run for the Board
Community Impact
• Support a worldwide tradition of cooperative ownership
• Preserve farmland and encourage sustainable agriculture
• Build food security for our entire community
• Maintain an alternative to corporate consolidation
How Membership Works
Membership requires a one-time $90 equity investment — think of it as buying your share of the business. This investment is fully refundable if you ever leave the Co-op. Plus, there’s a $5 annual fee that covers membership administration.
Monthly Payment
Pay as little as $3 per month. Your cashier will notify you when a payment is due.
Pay in Full
Invest your full $90 equity share today and become an owner immediately.
Senior Membership
Membership is free for those 62+. Already a member? Convert to senior status here.
55 Years of Doing Things Differently
The Co-op has been — and continues to be — a place where your everyday choices really matter.