 Mission Statement
The Carbondale Community Food Co-op is to be a positive change in our community and the world by supporting local, organic, sustainable food and products, while providing a thriving place to shop, eat and gather.
Welcome to the Carbondale Community Food Co-op
 The original vision for Carbondale Community Food Co-op (CCFC) was to build member equity in order to rent or purchase a store front that specialized in sustainable foods and products.
Since then, we have opened a natural food store in downtown Carbondale, across the street from Peppino's Pizza.
The CCFC started as a organized a buyers club in response to a need to have healthy, affordable organic food in Carbondale.
In 2007 the CCFC began selling membership to build equity towards opening a natural food store. Most co-ops build member equity until there is enough money to open the store. The CCFC was offered a loan to get the store opened as quickly as possible.
For over a year, the CCFC has been open. The CCFC relies on member support to continue thriving.
Members own the CCFC. Member Shares and annual dues are needed to pay back our loan and explore the option of expanding the store. Without members, there could be no food co-op. It is the sale of Member Shares that create the fundamental co-op equity to maintain our store front and pay employees.
Commitments to our Community
- Pay our staff a livable wage while providing a pleasant place to work.
- Encourage cooperation and participation within our community and world.
- Co-create a natural foods store that will provide a healthy, affordable and
more sustainable place to shop.
- Support local agriculture and other small businesses.
- Provide a friendly place to shop with
knowledgeable staff.
- Create a child friendly place to work, shop and gather.
Membership Benefits
Once your membership is paid in full, you can reap the benefits. Every Sunday is Member Appreciation day. Members receive 5% off their purchases. Members also receive substantial savings on bulk purchases. Members are allowed a $20 credit with the co-op and receive weekly updates. Working Members volunteer in the store and receive further discounts. Members have a vote in major decisions and an opportunity to elect and/or serve on the Board of Directors. |
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