Mission Statement:

Our mission: 

To provide our community information and access to goods that are healthier for people, the planet, and its co-inhabitants, and to demonstrate the contribution of cooperatives to a more equitable, democratic, just, and sustainable world.

To achieve our mission, we will: 

• Provide high quality products with an emphasis on organic, minimally processed, and healthy foods

• Promote products that engage in more ethical practices

• Promote products produced by non-capitalist businesses, cooperatives, and nonprofits

• Support sustainable farming practices

• Support local farmers and producers

• Minimize our environmental impact

• Aim to reduce waste at all levels as much as possible

• Strive to reduce the impact of our lifestyles on the world we share

• Build a joyful, welcoming, and accessible store

• Serve our customers to the very best of our ability and resources

• Be part of and support the local and global cooperative movement

• Lead by example, educating ourselves and others about food, health, cooperation, social and economic justice, and the environment

• Promote community dialogue and empowerment through education, connection, and cooperation

• Foster community engagement and relationship-building