Our Co-op
Monadnock Food Co-op opened its doors in 2013 to provide Good. Local. Food. for our community. It is cooperatively owned and operated by people in the community. All are welcome to shop!
Our Mission
Monadnock Food Co-op exists to meet the community’s needs for:
- An accessible, community-owned food market
- A marketplace that welcomes, serves, and connects community
- A healthy, sustainable food system
- The support of local farmers and producers
- Education to promote healthy living
- A strong, sustainable and improving local economy
Cooperatives, Monadnock Food Co-op included, are guided by seven internationally recognized principles that help us stay connected and accessible to our owners and our community. These principles are:
- Voluntary & Open Membership
- Democratic Member Control
- Member Economic Participation
- Autonomy & Independence
- Education, Training, & Information
- Cooperation Among Cooperatives
- Concern for Community
Our History
Early organizers of Monadnock Food Co-op recognized a significant community need; a place to shop seven days a week where community members could purchase healthy and locally produced foods. Prior to our Co-op’s existence, community members would need to visit multiple farms, farm stands, and farmers’ markets to get access to all of the products now available at our Co-op.
2006-2009: Volunteers formed a committee to bring the community’s vision for a cooperative forward.
2010 – 2012: The Monadnock Food Co-op was incorporated in April 2010. The Board contracted with National Cooperative Grocer Association (NCGA) Development Co-op to plan our co-op’s store design and layout, project fundraising, and guide management through the first 3 years of operations.
2013: The Monadnock Food Co-op opened on April 3, 2013.
2019 – 2020: On December 15, 2019, the co-op successfully concluded the acquisition of its current facility along with the neighboring land, which allowed for a significant expansion of 6,700 square feet. The expansion project reached completion in January of 2021, resulting in a newly expanded store spanning an area of 19,900 square feet.
2023: Keene’s first public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations went online in our parking lot, thanks to our partnership with Monadnock Sustainability Hub.
2023: The Co-op celebrated its 10th anniversary in April 2023 with its annual Earth Fest, a 3-day flash sale, local tastings, and more.
