Become a Member-Owner! Stop by the Customer Service Desk today to apply.
Everyone is welcome to join as a Member-Owner. Membership requires a $150 (minimum) equity* investment (not an annual fee). A payment plan option is available. We also have a low-income assistance program–inquire at the Customer Service Desk to learn more.
You are investing as an owner in the start-up financing of the co-op and have the opportunity to participate in the business development process. Your equity share will last long into the future entitling you to the benefits of River Valley Market cooperative ownership.
The co-op currently consists of nearly 5,000 member-owners! Together we support our co-op to meet our mutual needs for a just marketplace in the Pioneer Valley.
Sign up now!
Stop by the Customer Service desk and ask for an application form, or call 413-584-2665 for more information.
Member-Owner benefits include
- Coupons worth more than $30 when you join, plus a thank-you coupon for 10% OFF one shopping trip
- Member-owner appreciation days, when you receive 10% OFF your purchases (except beer, wine, milk, and buying club)
- Access to the Member-Owner Buying Club. Save 15% or more when you pre-order by the case
- Weekly savings with our Member-Owner Bonus Buys
- A vote in co-op elections, Green Stamp donation recipient selections, and other member-owner votes
- Eligibility to run for the Board of Directors
- Eligibility to participate in member loan campaigns
- A subscription to the co-op newsletter
- Eligibility to join the UMass Five College Credit Union
- Eligibility for patronage rebates declared by the Board when the co-op becomes profitable
- Contribution to the development of a strong local food system
- Participation in the cooperative movement, empowering people and communities around the world
The biggest benefit of all: owning and enjoying a great co-op food store in Northampton!
*We are a start-up business requiring the use of member equity for opening expenses. Please note that while member-equity is potentially refundable in the future, member equity refunds cannot be made until the cooperative is operating at a stable level of profitability.
