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2021 Patronage Dividend
As Owners of the Co-op, you also own the profits, and a patronage dividend system allows us to share and reinvest those profits in a transparent, mutually beneficial way. Belfast Co-op owners can receive a portion of the Co-op’s profits through patronage dividends –...
Spring 2022 General Manager Update
“It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want—oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heartache, you want it so!” ― Mark Twain Spring has arrived! If you are anything like me, you can’t wait...
Belfast Area Children’s Center | Common Cents April 2022
The Belfast Co-op’s Common Cents group for April is Belfast Area Children's Center! Every shopper may ’round-up’ their purchases at the Co-op to donate to our monthly recipient. 100% of all donations received through Common Cents go on to each month’s group. What is...
Board of Directors Election 2022
*Update: Voting for the 2022 Board of Directors ended March 20th. UPDATE 3/26/22: The election has concluded and the results have been ratified The election for the Co-op’s 2022 Board of Directors is complete—with 685 votes cast by Co-op Owners. Thank you to everyone...
Maine Family Planning | Common Cents March 2022
The Belfast Co-op’s Common Cents group for March is Maine Family Planning! Every shopper may ’round-up’ their purchases at the Co-op to donate to our monthly recipient. 100% of all donations received through Common Cents go on to each month’s group. Since its founding...
2021 Owner Satisfaction Survey Results
You are amazing! Belfast Co-op Owners, You spoke up and you’ve been heard! This past fall, 797 owners completed the University of Wisconsin triennial national survey of grocery co-ops. We received more feedback than any other survey and our response was better than...