The New Orleans Food Cooperative is a consumer owned cooperative. A Member-Owner is more than a consumer! You own it! Member-Ownership is an investment in the cooperative system, local farms and businesses, and sustainable production methods. As a democratic organization, one share = one vote. Unlike publicly traded corporations that allocate more voting power to larger investors, co-ops equalize the playing field by allowing one share and one vote per Member-Owner. Everyone is welcome! Your investment makes you a member-owner of the NOFC. Member-owner equity is vital to ensuring the success of your co-op! How much is Member-Ownership? Member-ownership may be invested in at the following investment levels. All memberships offer payment plans for those who need it. Payable in a lump sum or five monthly installments of $5. This discounted membership, has all the benefits of the Individual $100 share and is available to persons who qualify. Qualifications for the limited income program are: food-stamp or Section 8 eligibility, living on a fixed Social Security or disability benefit, or an equivalent. Please purchase an individual share for each adult at the appropriate rate for your economic position.
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Individual Membership
Additional Ways to Join
Limited Income Share Investment
$
25
JOIN
Family Memberships
$
100 +
JOIN
Business Membership
Co-op Harvest Level
Co-op Sprout Level
