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238 member-owned grocery co-ops across the United States, part of the National Co-op Grocers (NCG) network — browse by state, or explore a few below.
See food co-ops on the map📍 Ft. Wayne, IN🇺🇸
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Food CooperativesView details →A food co-op is a member-owned grocery cooperative. Shoppers can become members by buying an equity share, giving them a say in how the store is run and a portion of any surplus the co-op generates. Most food co-ops focus on local, organic and ethically sourced groceries.
No — most food co-ops welcome non-member shoppers, so anyone can walk in and buy groceries. Becoming a member is optional, but members typically get patronage dividends on their spending, member-only discounts and a vote in how the co-op is governed.
A regular grocery store is owned by outside shareholders and run for their profit. A food co-op is owned democratically by its members on a one-member-one-vote basis, and any surplus is returned to members and the community rather than paid out to distant investors — which is why co-ops often emphasise local sourcing and community impact.
Find a co-op near you and buy a one-time or annual equity share — the amount varies by co-op. That share makes you a member-owner with patronage dividends and a vote. Use the finder below to browse food co-ops in your state.