BECOME A MEMBER-OWNER of MONADNOCK FOOD CO-OP!
When you join Monadnock Food Co-op as a Member-Owner, you’re investing in a community-owned grocery store that values local food, sustainability, and cooperative principles.
About Member-Ownership
Becoming a Member-Owner at Monadnock Food Co-op, means you own a share of our community owned grocery store!
Join your friends and neighbors and invest in a business that will always be locally owned. You don’t have to be a Member-Owner to shop, however we think the benefits are pretty great. Questions about joining? Please reach out to our Membership Coordinator at: [email protected]
Your Member-Owner Benefits:
- Exclusive Savings – Enjoy a special Member-Owner coupon when you join. Plus, receive a 10% discount coupon once per quarter and 10% off case pre-orders every day.
- Patronage Refunds – During profitable years, earn a refund based on how much you spend at the Co-op.
- Democratic Participation – Attend our Annual Meeting, vote for our Board of Directors, and participate in discussions about our community’s future!
Community Benefits:
- Support Local Farmers & Producers – Help sustain over 300 local producers while enjoying fresh, healthy, and ethically sourced products.
- Strengthen Our Local Economy – Keep profits within our community and support a business model that prioritizes people over profits.
- Learn & Share – Gain insights into health, nutrition, and sustainable food systems through workshops, newsletters, and educational resources.
Join us today and become part of a cooperative that’s making a difference in Keene, NH!
Are you a Member-Owner looking to update or confirm contact information?
How It Works
Joining Monadnock Food Co-op is easy and flexible! Here’s how you can invest in our community-owned grocery store and enjoy the benefits of membership.
Choose Your Investment Option
- One-Time Payment – Invest $200 in equity upfront to become a Member-Owner immediately.
- Installment – Contribute in $25 monthly installments over 8 months.
Need assistance? Ask about our Membership for All and Healthy Food For All program.
Complete Your Membership Investment
- If you pay the full $200 upfront, you can invest online today and expect your Member-Owner card within two weeks.
- If you choose the $25 installment plan, pay your first installment online via PayPal, then download, complete, and submit our ACH automatic withdrawal form (mail or drop it off in-store) for the remaining seven payments.
- Monthly withdrawals of $25 will occur on the 15th of each month until your full investment is complete. You can pause payments by notifying our Finance Department in writing.
Mail ACH forms to:
Monadnock Food Co-op, Finance Department
34 Cypress St, Keene, NH 03431
Prefer to Join In-Person?
The quickest way to become a Member-Owner is to visit us in-store and sign up today!
For questions about membership, please email [email protected].
About Member-Ownership
At Monadnock Food Co-op, ownership is open to all who support our cooperative values, use our services, and embrace the responsibilities of Member-Ownership—including shopping at our community-owned grocery store in Keene, NH.
Your Rights as a Voting Member-Owner
As a Voting Member-Owner, you have the right to:
- Participate and vote in regular and special meetings.
- Attend open meetings of the Board of Directors or committees.
- Shape the co-op’s future by engaging in discussions about our community and cooperative initiatives.
Our Board of Directors meets on the third Monday of each month from 4:45–6:45 PM in the co-op’s meeting room.
Equity & Withdrawal
You may withdraw your equity at any time by requesting a refund. Simply submit a written request to our Membership Coordinator at [email protected]. Please allow up to two weeks for approval and processing.
Note: The Board of Directors may withhold refunds if necessary to protect the Co-op’s financial stability.
Co-op Independence & Cooperation
Each food co-op across the country is independent and locally owned. While Monadnock Food Co-op embraces Principle 6: Cooperation Among Co-ops and sometimes collaborates with neighboring co-ops, we remain financially and operationally separate.
This means that patronage refunds are only earned on purchases made at Monadnock Food Co-op — not at other Co-ops, and vice versa.
Keeping Your Membership Active
To maintain an active membership in good standing, the designated Voting Member-Owner must:
✔ Keep equity payments current or fully paid.
✔ Ensure contact information is up to date.
✔ Have made a purchase within the last 12 months.
By staying active, you remain eligible for patronage refunds and other Member-Owner benefits.
Ready to invest in your community and support local food? Join us today!
