Everyone is welcome.
Your ownership in the Cook County Co-op allows us to support local producers, provide our employees with benefits, and donate directly to organizations working to create a healthy and sustainable community. For questions or account updates, contact us.
Cost & Sign-up
– Sign-up must be completed in-person
– Ask for owner information at the register or complete this ownership application and bring it into the store
Full lifetime ownership is $120
– You may pay everything at once, or make installments of $12 at whatever pace you choose (note: you’ll be prompted at the register quarterly/every 3 months)
– Benefits begin with your first payment and scholarships are available
Owner Benefits
Monthly
– Owner Appreciation Day: 5th of each month – owners receive free coffee & tea and 5% off most items
– Wellness Wednesday: 3rd Wednesday of each month – everyone receives 10% off most wellness items
Annual
– Owner rebate earnings: When we profit, you profit
– Vote for Board of Directors: Be part of choosing our leaders
All Times
– 20% off special orders (10% for meat)
Savings for Everyone
– Bi-weekly sales: Co-op deals change approximately every two weeks with sales in every aisle
Community Reinvestment
– Support local producers – 20% local product sales and scholarships for producers
– Donate in our community – Share with local organizations so they can serve
– Provide fair wage jobs – 35+ jobs with health insurance, profit-sharing and retirement
– Invest in sustainable practices – From renewable energy to maintenance and packaging
– Advocate for organic – 30% organic product sales
Refunds & Cancellations
If you are moving on, just complete the termination form (linked below in Resources & Forms) and send it to us by mail, via email or drop it off.
Refunds are made within 90 days of a written request. You may sign a form in the store or email us. Our board of directors reviews terminations monthly.
Resources & Forms
Bylaws or other public documentation – please contact us
