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Celebrating Black Food Activism during Black History Month – Shirley Chishom
Celebrating Black Food Activism during Black History Month - Shirley Chisholm Black History Month is to celebrate and remember all of the...
2022 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 Community Co-op owners can receive a portion of the Co-op’s profits through patronage...
Protect Ancient Forests | Common Cents April 2023
The Belfast Community Co-op’s Common Cents group for April is Protect Ancient Forests! 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...
Board of Directors Election 2023
**Voting has ended for the 2023 Elections** Voting for the 2023 Board candidates begins Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at the end of the Annual Meeting. Scroll Down to Meet The 2023 Candidates! Owners may vote for up to seven board candidates or abstain: One owner, one...
Midcoast Conservancy | Common Cents March 2023
The Belfast Community Co-op’s Common Cents group for March is Midcoast Conservancy! 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...
Capital Campaign – 4th update
In six days we DID it! We raised $101,050 in owner loans!! And that means the loans will be matched! The support we are feeling from the Co-op Community is huge, our store renovation will be starting soon! Our Store Renovation Capital Campaign is going strong! As of...
Capital Campaign – 3rd update
We've got some BIG news! Our Store Renovation Capital Campaign is going strong! As of February 3 member-owners have pledged to invest $909,000!!! We are on our way to our goal of $1.5 Million Dollars in Owner Loans! If you are an owner and are interested in...
Rootstock
Rootstock is the Belfast Community Co-op’s newsletter.
Each issue contains store updates, recent news from the Board of Directors, report from the General Manager, upcoming events and activities, stories, and more! Find a copy in store or download current and back issues here.