Co-op Ownership
Willy Street Co-op is different than other grocery stores. A co-op, or cooperative, is a company that is owned by customers who invest in the business. We are guided by the Seven Cooperative Principles. Everyone can shop at the Co-op, but Owners receive extra benefits.
To be an Owner you pay a Fair Share. Your Fair Share is an investment that supports the Co-op. You pay one Fair Share fee to become an Owner. You can be an Owner as long as you like. If you choose to end your Ownership, you can receive a refund for the money you paid for your Fair Share or you may give it to the Co-op to donate to charitable causes.
You can begin shopping as an Owner after your first payment, and you can pick up your Owner card at the Customer Service desk. Please be prepared to show your card or tell the cashier your Owner Number every time you shop.
Become an Owner!
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Decide if you will be an Individual Owner or Household Owner.
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Decide if you will pay ($58 or $93) now or if you will pay each year ($10 or $15) for 7 years.*
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Complete the Fair Share Contract.
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Submit your
1) Fair Share Contract and
2) your Fair Share payment to the Customer Service desk or online.
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You can begin shopping as an Owner after your first payment.
