Co-ops around the world share a set of guiding principles including “cooperation among cooperatives,” and “concern for community.” We take these principles to heart.

When you shop at the Co-op, you aren’t just buying groceries. You are supporting a business that cares about people and contributes to a livable, sustainable Rogue Valley.

Did you know?

• In 2015, we donated over $24,000 to area nonprofits.

• We support an average of 250 local companies.

• 25% of our sales comes from selling local products.

• We provide jobs for over 170 local residents and paid $5.3 million in wages last year.

• For over 20 years, a local sheep herder has collected the Produce Department’s compost for feed. This reduces our landfill waste by 35%.

October is National Co-op Month and we’re proud to join with nearly 150 food co-ops around the country to celebrate the many stories of how cooperative companies, suppliers, manufacturers and farmers are growing strong, healthy communities around the world.

Look for in store promotions from co-ops and companies who support co-ops such as Alaffia, Dr. Bronner’s, Alter Eco Foods, Equal Exchange, La Riojana, and more.

Join us for Crocktober, a slow cooker centric potluck for anyone interested in cooperation, sharing a meal, and attending an exclusive screening of the new documentary Food for Change.

Share your love of co-ops and cooperation on social media with #coopmonth. Join us for an online #CoopsGrow Twitter chat, October 20th at 12pm. We'll discuss in depth what co-ops are doing locally and globally to grow communities. 

Together with YOU, we CAN make a difference.