Welcome to the Merrimack Valley Food Co-op. We are a start-up cooperative grocery store for Haverhill, Massachusetts and the surrounding communities.
Vision: A member-owned cooperative grocery store in the Greater Haverhill area
Mission: To provide year-round access to locally sourced food for the Merrimack Valley community
Core Values:
- A cooperative grocery store supported by member owners
- Provide the Merrimack Valley area a welcoming place offering healthy food education
- Ensure a year round market for local farmers
- Help build a stronger economy
- Improve the well-being of our community
What is a food co-op? It is a grocery store owned by its members.
What can you buy at a food co-op? All your basic groceries.
How is a co-op different? We will buy from local farmers and farms that care about what goes into the food we eat. Farms that use organic and sustainable practices.
Do you have to be a member to shop? No, but Co-op Members will be eligible for Member Perks (special offers for members) and can earn dividends on their purchases.
How much does it cost to join? Membership is a one time $150 payment. Just once, not annually. When you join, you will own part of the co-op, too.
Who is in charge? The Merrimack Valley Food Co-op is being planned by people in your neighborhood. People just like you. Join us to be part of the co-op today!
How do I join? We are so glad you asked, it is just 2 Easy Steps:
1. Join MVFC Member Agreement
I live in Haverhill, Mass. Where do shop in my area!
Great question. We are in the start up phase of becoming a co-operative grocery so there isn’t a location until we take several more steps. It will take a couple more years but we are actively selling memberships and building the structure for the business and that is what you need to have a member-owned business.