A store owned by YOU with the focus on LOCAL
The Littleton Food Co-op Store
is now OFFICIALLY OPEN!
Co-op President Jeff Wheeler, front left, and Mike Claflin, front right, help cut the ribbon during the Grand Opening of the Littleton Food Co-op Store on May 27
Click here for Opening Day photos
Co-op members can pick up their cards at the store.
To become a member, click here.
What is a Co-op?
A cooperative is a member-owned, member-governed business operating for the benefit of its members. Many of us are familiar with credit unions, a type of co-op. Members govern the store by electing the Board of Directors, which in turn sets policies and hires managers who operate the business.
The Littleton Food Co-op is a consumer cooperative, meaning it is owned by the folks who will shop at our store. Everyone - not just members - is invited to shop at the Littleton Food Co-op store. Only members, however, are able to vote during the Co-op's annual meeting and to elect the board of directors, as well as being eligible for patronage refunds.
In keeping with the overall goal of the cooperative movement - to create organizations that serve community needs and promote the use of local resources - the Littleton Food Co-op strives to offer high-quality products with an emphasis on locally-produced goods, promote environmental sustainability, and create a fair work environment for employees.
For more information on co-ops, please visit www.cooperativegrocer.coop or www.ncga.coop.