Join the Blackberry Food Cooperative
Become a Founding Member of Cottage Grove's Community Owned Grocery Store
Why Join the Blackberry Food Cooperative?
By joining the co-op, you become a member, an owner, and vital part of our shared community.
You can help shape the direction of the co-op by having a say in potential co-op policies, products and vendors within the store.
Become a Member
Choose your pricing plan
BFC Lifetime Membership - One Time Fee
200$+$6 Processing CoveragePay in full for lifetime membership to the Blackberry Food Co-op for your entire household + 3% to cover the online credit card processing fee.- Build a store—and a movement—that belongs to all of us.
BFC Lifetime Membership - Payment Plan
20$Every month+$6 Processing CoveragePay 10 monthly installments (total $200) for Lifetime Membership to the Blackberry Food Co-op for your entire household. + 3% one time charge to cover the online credit card processing fee.Valid for 10 months- Build a store—and a movement—that belongs to all of us.
Blackberry Food Co-op Member Benefits
Take Ownership
A food co-op is a grocery store that’s owned and governed by its members. Members invest in the co-op with a one-time fee, get a voice in major decisions, and share in the success.
Use Your Voice
You’ll be able to vote for and run for a seat on the Board of Directors, vote on by-law changes, and have a say in the kind of food your store carries.
Support Local Farmers, Ranchers, & Artisans
The co-op will be a valuable outlet for local producers, supporting their enterprises by connecting them with customers across the Upper Willamette region.
Build & Strengthen Local Supply Chains
By acting as a hub for the distribution of regional products and providing an outlet to producers, the co-op will build a more resilient food supply; ensuring the community has access to local foods everyday, even in the event of disasters or other unforeseen impacts to our food system.
Enjoy Financial Benefits
Anyone can shop, but members enjoy special discounts and member-only offers. A patronage dividend is given each profitable year, based on the amount of purchases made. That means profits stay in the community, rather than going to some far off headquarters.
Ensure Local, Organic Food Diversity
We aim to provide fresh, organic, and natural foods at fair prices, while supporting a resilient local economy by partnering with small farmers and businesses.
Stand with your Community
Joining today means helping ensure Cottage Grove continues to have a locally-owned, organic food source tomorrow. Help us build a store—and a movement—that belongs to all of us.
How to Join by Mail
1. Download and print the application
2. Send application and applicable member's fee to 926 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
3. Member Fee is $200. Choose to pay in full or request a payment plan ($20 now, and $15 per month for 12 months).
How to Join in Person
1. Find us at the Blackberry Food Co-op booth at the South Valley Farmer's Market in downtown Cottage Grove on Saturdays 10-2.
2. Fill out an application.
3. Member Fee is $200. Choose to pay in full or request a payment plan ($20 now, and $15 per month for 12 months).
Would you like to help?
We are absolutely looking for volunteers for outreach, fundraising, and tabling (chatting with interested community members from a booth at events like the Farmer's Market).
Or do you have a skill that you think might be helpful?
We would love to hear from you!
Email us at Blackberryfoodcoop@riseup.net