Everyone can Shop. Anyone Can Own.
Getting Involved in Your Co-op Community
A defining characteristic of Roanoke Co+op is that any shopper can become an owner. This enables the store to directly meet the needs of its owners, as the Co-op is run by a democratically elected Board of Directors. Because we are the owners of our store, we can quickly and effectively enact the policies that make the most sense for our shoppers and our community.
Though you do not need to be an owner in order to shop at the Co-op, many shoppers – more than 6,100 of them – have chosen to invest in the co-op by purchasing a share.
Vote as an Owner
Vote in our annual Board of Director elections, where owners run to become leaders in our co-op community.
Owner Benefits
When you buy a share in the Co-op, you are entitled to:
Annual Rebate
Receive patronage rebates proportional to the amount you spent at the co-op during profitable fiscal years.
Run for the Board
All owners are automatically eligible to run for open seats in the Roanoke Natural Food Co+op’s board of directors.
Weekly E-News
Get subscribed to our weekly e-news newsletter, filled with all the newest deals and events
Attend Events
Gain access to exclusive owner events such as our annual owner social, cookout,
Owner Rewards
Owners receive Owner Rewards points for every purchase they make at the co-op! Earn 1 point for every $1 spent at the co-op. 100 points = $1 off at the register.
At the end of each profitable year, the democratically elected Board of Directors will determine how much of the annual profits the co-op can rebate to its owners. Each owner’s rebate will be a percentage of his or her annual co-op purchases.
When you become an owner of the Co-op, you are given an ownership card that is swiped each time you shop. This will enable the Co-op to maintain accurate totals so that your rebate check is a correct reflection of your purchases.
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No. Anyone can shop at the Co-op, and all shoppers receive our monthly sale prices.
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Becoming an owner of the Co-op makes you eligible to: vote in Co-op elections, run for the Board of Directors, receive a patronage rebate at the end of each profitable fiscal year, & earn Owner Reward points.Becoming an owner of the Co-op also benefits our community. The stronger our ownership base and involvement is, the more we can be an active force in our community for the causes we advocate: healthy food choices, local commerce, and the responsible management of our environmental resources.
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Become an owner of the Co-op, you fill out an application and purchase a share in the cooperative. This share is an investment in the capital of the Co-op, and is refundable to you should you choose to leave the organization.
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Owners are required to purchase at least one share per year until he or she reaches 8 shares. Once 8 shares are purchased, an owner is full vested. Owners are asked to purchase their next share within the next 12 months to remain in “Good Standing”. Patronage Rebates, which are issued for profitable years, are only issued to those owners who in “Good Standing” with the co-op.
Ownership FAQ
The Nitty Gritty.
Owner Eligibility
Anyone is welcome to join the Co-op as an owner.
“Ownership” means owning a share in the Co-op, which includes our two retail locations on Grandin Road and Downtown Roanoke. Each owner is entitled to one vote in Co-op elections. Most “regular” corporations operate differently: he or she who possesses the most shares possesses the most votes.
Each share costs $25. Every owner is required to purchase 8 shares within 8 years, purchasing at least one share per year. Shares are fully refundable should an owner choose to leave the Co-op.
The process of becoming an owner is a simple one: stop by the store and fill out an application today.
You can also download the PDF and print it off!
Becoming an Owner
Complete an ownership application and return it to your cashier during your next shopping trip, or mail it back to us at 1319 Grandin Rd, Roanoke, VA 24015. In addition to your application, there are two options for which you can purchase your shares:
Make a one-time purchase of 8 ownership shares for $200.
Pay for your shares one at a time, 8 installments of $25 each.
Owners applying in store will receive their new owner packet immediately which contains an owner card with owner number, exclusive new owner coupons and a reusable shopping bag. Ownership applications completed by mail will receive new owner packets by mail.
Your ownership shares are fully redeemable at any time.
Ownership in Action
Provide your ownership card or number to your cashier on each shopping trip to earn patronage points. Patronage points are how the co-op tracks your participation within the co-op. Owners will receive patronage rebates proportional to the amount spent at the co-op during profitable fiscal years.
Enjoy your benefits and stay informed of specials and sales by keeping the co-op updated with your contact information including address, phone and email. To update your information, contact our Marketing Manager, John Bryant, at 540-904-5700 ext 3 or john@roanoke.coop. Or, fill out the form below.
View a copy of our Shareholder Agreement and Bylaws.
Return of Equity Request Form
Complete, sign and mail to 1319 Grandin Road, Roanoke VA 24015