Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a member?
Come by the Co-op during the posted "open" hours and check it out. If you like what you see, pick up a membership form on the desk and fill it out. Leave your form with your anual membership fee of $35 in the box. You will receive an email with the door code and you can begin shopping 24/7 at your convienence.
How are the prices set?
Co-op members pay 12% over cost for everything in the store. Non-members pay a 5% markup over member price. Members are welcome to place wholesale orders through the Co-op for 5% over wholesale cost. If you are interested in placing a wholesale order, instructions are posted under the "wholesale orders" tab.
What is the "cheese club"?
It is an imaginary entity describing the custom of wholesale ordering big lumps of cheese at a good price and dividing it among other members, friends, family off site--at least as off as your tailgate in the parking lot with your personal knife, cutting board, and zip-loc bags; you can borrow the Co-op's scale and calculator. Health Dept. regulations require a commercial kitchen and food handler card to cut and wrap items like cheese or salami on site. So for now, sometimes this is a first come, first served grab and go deal; sometimes the tempting lump rests in the fridge for a few days with a sign-up sheet on the door. Whatever works is fine. Parmesan is the favorite item for this transaction. If one wants to treat other foods the same way it's fine--I'm hoping for salami soon!
