Our Community
Concern for Community: A Core Co-op Principle
The Belfast Community Co-op adheres to the seven international cooperative principles, guidelines by which cooperatives put their values into practice. Principle 7 is Concern for Community, which means that we work for the sustainable development of our region through policies approved by our owners.
Supporting Local Businesses and Building Community
The Belfast Community Co-op strives to be an active partner in Belfast, Waldo County and the Midcoast. We recognize that practicing good business citizenship, ethical consumption and sustainable shopping supports the mission of our Co-op, raises the overall level of social and economic well-being in our community, strengthens ties within the community and provides a grocery shopping alternative for Belfast.
As a community-supported cooperative, we work alongside neighbors, farmers, and small businesses to create a resilient local food system. This includes working with area farms, hosting community events, and supporting community-supported agriculture programs in the region.
Nonprofit Tabling at the Co-op
As partners to our larger community, the Belfast Community Co-op provides space for local nonprofits to table outside our store in the warmer months. Decisions about who may use our space to table is made on a case-by-case basis. Priority is given to organizations focused on education, mutual aid, community-building, and sustainability.
Nonprofits who are Common Cents participants are encouraged to participate year-round–outdoors in warmer months and inside during the colder months–to educate Co-op customers about their work.
To request a tabling date, please send your inquiry to info@belfast.coop. We ask for at least 72 hours’ notice to process your request.
Explore How We Support Our Community
At the Belfast Community Co-op, we believe community-supported agriculture, sustainable shopping, and urban homesteading are more than trends — they’re a way of life.
