Become a Member-Owner

Becoming a Member-Owner only takes a minute, but the results are long-lasting.

People’s Food Co-op, an Ann Arbor institution since 1971.

When you join the Co-op, you become part of a vibrant local food system that supports hundreds of farmers, growers & producers!

Benefits of being a Co-op Member

• Members save an EXTRA 10% OFF on CO+OP DEALS sale items every time they shop.
• 20% off discount on non-perishable case orders.
• Member Appreciation Days: discounts, samples, & entertainment.
• Support local food & farms by keeping your money in the community.
• Keep approximately 30 local people employed.
• Elect members or serve on the Co-op Board of Directors.
• Patronage rebates: Co-ops share their profits with members in profitable years, proportional to the amount spent at the co-op.

JOIN WITH AN INVESTMENT OF $160

Payment plans are available!

Your investment helps the co-op grow!

When you become a Member:

Our community will be enriched and you invest in an Ann Arbor institution that has been in existence since 1971.

You’re Supporting the cooperative movement:

PFC is part of an international cooperative movement, an alternative to the “big business” model. We’re in business to serve our community, not just to make a profit. We also support other cooperative business whenever possible.

You’re Keeping it Local:

Why support a huge multi-national, for-profit business when you can support a community-owned, not-for-profit business that’s been a part of Ann Arbor for over 50 years.

We’re on a mission:

The People’s Food Co-op of Ann Arbor provides our community with accessible, sustainable, local food and household products as an economically just, member-owned business.

Our Ends Policies:

Everyone in the community, regardless of economic circumstances, will have physical and cultural access to a grocer that embodies the values of:

1. A strong local food system and environmental sustainability
2. Ethical business practices
3. Community building
4. A cooperative business model committed to co-op values and principles.