Our Mission

A just and livable world with cooperatively owned enterprise as a cornerstone of a sustainable economy.

Consumer-owned grocery stores serving our community with quality products and honest information.

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.

We are committed to steady progress toward five long-range goals.

Cooperatives around the world generally operate according to the same core principles, adopted by the International Cooperative Alliance in 1995.

At Community Food Co-op, we recognize that our responsibilities go beyond the products on our shelves.

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.