Support the co-op by becoming a member. We offer different types of memberships that will entitle you to a discount when you shop with us. Low-income dues options for working members are available. Please let Membership know when joining.
New Working Members
If you are interested in joining the co-op as a working member, sign up for a New Working Member Orientation. If there are no available slots, fill out our New Member Shift Availability Survey to tell us when you can work a shift. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks, please contact Orientations.
Orientations give prospective members a sense of how our co-op is structured and the responsibilities required to work a shift. Even those who have belonged to other co-ops are sometimes surprised by the range of tasks involved, and we want to make sure that new members make a decision appropriate for both them and the co-op.
Working member dues are paid after your orientation session. You have the choice of working, non-working, or nothing at all–it’s your call.
Working Memberships
| Membership | Annual Dues | Discount | Work Requirement | Details |
| Weekly Working | $48 | 20% | 2.25 hours/week | |
| Shared Working Membership | $60 ($30/person) | 15% | 2.25 hours/week shared between 2 members | Find someone else and between the two of you work one weekly shift. |
| Weekly Working Household | $60 | 20% | 2.25 hours/week. | A second member of your household is also a member, working or nonworking. |
New Nonworking Members
If you’d like to become a nonworking member, you can sign up at the store or online. For online sign ups, please choose your desired membership type: New Non-Working (Individual) or New Non-Working Household.
Your receipt is proof of membership. You can start using your member discount as soon as you’ve paid your member dues. You’ll pay a prorated amount when you join and renew at the full amount next January.
Nonworking Memberships
| Membership | Annual Dues | Discount | Work Requirement | Details |
| Nonworking | $60 | 8% | None | Show your support for the Co-op and/or participate in Co-op discussions. |
| Nonworking Household | $72 | 8% | None | Show your support for the Co-op and/or participate in Co-op discussions. A second member of your household may use your discount to shop. |
Other Discounts (no membership required)
- 8% – senior (65 and up)
- 5% – paying with EBT, disabled or tenant of Cooper Square Mutual Housing Association
- 3% – student or member of another co-op
Discounts do not combine. Each person takes only the largest of whichever discount applies. For example, a student who also uses EBT gets 5%, not 8%.
If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact membership.