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NEW STOREFRONT COMING SPRING 2025!
Join the Movement
BECOME A MEMBER OWNER
Be part of something extraordinary—West Chester Cooperative Grocery is your community-owned, member-powered store. Open to all shoppers, Member-Owners get exclusive perks while shaping a democratically run, people-focused marketplace that strengthens West Chester. Don’t just shop—own it, and help create a vibrant, sustainable future for our community!
The Cooperative Difference
Local fresh food for everyone
West Chester Cooperative is working to build a member-owned, full-service grocery store in West Chester, Pennsylvania. A vibrant community hub, the store will be open to everyone and will provide exceptional, fresh, healthy, locally-focused food at fair prices, seven days a week. If you want to make it happen, become a member-owner today!
NEW STORE Coming in 2025
Preparation work is underway for YOUR cooperative grocery store at 204 W. Market Street! Your Executive Board and volunteers are working tirelessly to set the foundation for 2025.
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Your help is needed now to meet the initial expenses before our main Capital Campaign kicks off with exclusive, member-only investment options next year.
Current Member Owner Count: 540
WHO WILL BE #541???
How to Help
This November and December of 2024, we are conducting a preliminary donation drive to help keep development on schedule and start construction in the new year.
Contributions can be made directly to West Chester Cooperative, or you can take advantage of tax-deductible giving options through our nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Your donation before December 31, 2024, allows us to keep on schedule for a store opening in 2025.
Demonstrate your support during this Season of Giving by making a donation today!
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How Co-ops Benefit the Local Economy:
1
Keeping Money Local
Co-ops are community-owned, reinvesting profits locally through support for suppliers, fair-wage jobs, and community projects. Unlike corporations, they prioritize local impact over sending profits to distant shareholders.
2
Job Creation
Co-ops provide stable, fair-wage jobs for local residents. Unlike traditional businesses, co-ops prioritize employee and community well-being, leading to better retention and more satisfied workers.
3
Support for Local Producers
Food co-ops, in particular, tend to source products from local farmers, bakers, and artisans. This creates a reliable market for local producers, helping small businesses and farms grow and thrive.
4
Economic Resilience
Because co-ops are community-owned, they are less likely to relocate or shut down during economic downturns. They’re invested in the long-term success of the community.
5
Democratic Control
Members of co-ops have a voice in decision-making, ensuring the business aligns with local needs and values. This creates a more inclusive economy that represents the people it serves.
6
Reduced Economic Leakage
Spending at co-ops means fewer dollars leave the community. This reduces “economic leakage,” where money spent in chain stores or online retailers often flows out of the area.
7
Education and Advocacy
Co-ops often invest in community education about sustainable practices, nutrition, and local economic issues, empowering individuals to make informed decisions that benefit the local economy.