What is a Co-op?
Cooperatives are Everywhere!
Cooperatives are Everywhere!
There are health care cooperatives, housing cooperatives, credit unions are cooperatives, and farmers often use this model too to pool resources for crop storage and expensive equipment.
Cooperative history
Cooperative history
See the history of consumer food cooperatives like ours that trace back 200 years to Rochdale, England.
Main Market Co-op exists for the community of Spokane with a multiplier effect throughout the Inland Northwest. We work to create:
Main Market Co-op exists for the community of Spokane with a multiplier effect throughout the Inland Northwest. We work to create:
A market for healthy, local, sustainable food
A model cooperatively owned businessA healthier local environment and food system
A strengthened local economy and livelihoods
Cooperative Principles
Cooperative Principles
Co-ops operate according to 7 international principles that emphasize the many ways we do business differently.
We're here to sell groceries, but we pledge to do that in a way that cares for all of our community and makes us stronger together.
Benefits
Benefits
Learn the many benefits of being an owner
FAQ
FAQ
Learn more about the ins and outs of membership with some of our most frequently asked questions from customers
Important info for New Owners
Important info for New Owners
Important information if you're considering becoming an owner or if you're a new/existing owner already!