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  • A food co-op is a collectively owned and cooperatively governed grocery store. Individuals who purchase a share of the co-op are called member-owners. Member-owners can democratically vote on important decisions and receive financial benefits from shopping.

  • Regular grocery stores are corporations designed to prioritize profit above all else.

    When store owners are unhappy with their profit margins, they close down with little regard for the community's needs. In a cooperatively owned grocery store, the community members are the owners. This model strengthens support around the store and can help to build generational wealth.

  • The Austin Community Food Co-op will be a full-service grocery store with high-quality food and products. The store will also offer intangible benefits such as community wealth building, internal programming, and community partnerships.

  • A food co-op is a grocery store, not a food pantry. Your investment in the co-op will bring quality and affordable food to Austin, along with job opportunities for residents.

  • The Austin Community Food Co-op will be owned by the community itself. Whoever purchases a share of the co-op will become a member-owner and have voting power.

  • Anyone can shop at the Austin Community Food Co-op, regardless of ownership status or residential address.

  • Opening a food co-op is a long process that requires patience and continued investment from the community. We are currently working on business development and capacity building, as well as creating an educational web series around food literacy.

  • Follow the Austin Community Food Co-op on social media platforms and sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop.

    Contact Sophia Salganicoff at sophia@austincommunityfoodco-op.com for more info.

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