October 3rd, 2023

It's Co-op Month!

OK, you've got us, every month is Co-op Month here at AFC! But every October since 1964, cooperatives of all kinds have celebrated the cooperative difference. Here at the Ashland Food Co-op, we're excited to recognize the history, benefits, and principles behind our own co-op.

Co-ops are community-focused businesses that are owned and democratically controlled by their members. As a food co-op, the Ashland Food Co-op is committed to serving our owners and providing access to healthy, sustainable food and products. Our roots stretch back to 1973 when a group of neighbors banded together to bring wholesome food to the community. You can read more about the history of AFC here.

For 50 years, the Ashland Food Co-op has lived out the seven cooperative principles - voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, member economic participation, autonomy and independence, education and training, cooperation among cooperatives, and concern for community. We work hard to embody these values year-round.

As a co-op, we are invested in the wellbeing of our members, employees, and community. Together, we work to build an inclusive, sustainable local food system. Thank you for supporting the Ashland Food Co-op - we look forward to celebrating with you this October!

More Co-op News

May 3rd, 2022

Celebrate Ashland Food Co-op's 50th Anniversary

Ashland Food Co-op has been a staple in our community for 50 years and invites you to celebrate this anniversary with them on June 3rd, 2022 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, at the AFC employee parking lot for dancing, food, face painting and more!

Music by Eight Dollar Mountain and Wild and Blue.

Siano's Karibbean Cookhouse, Walkabout Brewing Co. and Rogue Kombucha will be joining us with delicious food and beverages available for purchase.

April 19th, 2022

SOU Students Sign Up!

 
April 12th, 2022

Open House Hiring Event

The Ashland Food Co-op is excited to provide employees with a fun, professional workplace with potential for growth and advancement. We see every day as an opportunity to better our community, our planet, and ourselves! Eligible employees will receive a 15% employee discount on all store purchases, affordable healthcare, 3.5 weeks of paid time off in your first year for vacation and sick days, matching 401K plan after 1 year, productivity and profit sharing bonus opportunities, free organic produce every day... and so much more!

March 18th, 2022

Standing with Democracy

Our Community Food Co-op has joined, along with other co-ops across the nation, to donate to a Disaster Recovery Fund organized by National Co+op Grocers (NCG) Cooperation, Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) and National Co-op Business Association of the United States (NCBA CLUSA) to Co-op Ukraine to support cooperatives impacted by the war in Ukraine.