How Much Does My Owner/Member Certificate Cost?

Start Up Fee: The initial start up fee for regular members is $55.00. For seniors, full-time students and Link card holders it is $35.00.

Annual Renewal fees: For regular members the annual renewal fee is $24.00. For seniors/students/link card holders it is $12.00

There are no work requirements to being a member, however you can earn discounts off food purchases if you want to volunteer. Details of discounts can be found at the bottom of this page.

There is currently a 3-month free trial membership card available for you to get to know our store!

   What Are The Benefits of Becoming A Member?    

   As a member you are able to:
   • Volunteer and earn valuable discounts on your food purchases from 5-20% each month.
   • Special order any item that you do not find on our shelves!
   • Attend board meetings, or join the board, and have a say in the direction of your store.
   • Join the co-ops health & educational team, community garden or create a new venue!


Why Should I Join When I Don't Have To Pay To Shop At A Health Food Store?

Actually, you DO pay. Health food & specialty stores generally have a higher mark-up and larger overhead than co-ops.


How Do I Join?

Sign up and pay for your owner/member card at the co-op and receive a brief and informative orientation, including a tour.


   Who Should Join?    

   Anyone interested in:
   • Fresh, high quality, organic, nutritious foods
   • Foods for special dietary needs
   • Supporting local, organic and transitional farmers
   • Being part of a cooperative, community-minded, educational organization
   • Having a voice in the direction of their store
   • A store/co-op that provides MOST of your food shopping needs and more!
   • Enjoying the convenience of a small, friendly store
   • Saving money on food purchases





Volunteer For Discounts Program:

At the SSFC you have a great opportunity to receive discounts on your food purchases and join in a community endeavor by volunteering at the co-op. We have a variety of consistent jobs that need doing such as, bagging and pricing food, stocking, cashiering, setting up and taking down produce, cleaning, as well as working in our community garden!

For the hours you work each month you will be rewarded with a percentage off your entire food purchase for the following month. You do not have to adhere to a schedule, but can volunteer when you can, for the hours that you can. The time slots for working and percentage you will receive as a discount on your food purchase are as follows:

   • 2 hrs worked per month = 5% off
   • 4 hrs worked per month = 6% off
   • 6 hrs worked per month = 8% off
   • 8 hrs worked per month = 10% off
   • 10 hrs worked per month = 12% off
   • 12 hrs worked per month = 14% off
   • 16 hrs worked per month = 20% off

Every successful co-op relies on a solid volunteer system. Sign up when you can and experience the benefits our program offers you!