Common Cents

Give Back Every Time You Shop

Through the Common Cents program, Belfast Community Co-op donates to local nonprofits and gives back to your community with every grocery trip. Common Cents invites Co-op shoppers to round up the total of their purchases to the nearest dollar, donating the extra change to support a community organization whose work contributes to local resilience, sustainability, and access to affordable, healthy food.

How It Works

The Belfast Community Co-op determines which nominated organizations are eligible and Co-op owners vote on the final selection. Once selected, each nonprofit is featured for one month and receives 100% of the funds raised through customer round-up donations.

Everyone is welcome to be a Co-op owner.

Contributing to Common Cents fosters positive growth in our community. Let your cashier know if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity each time you shop!

Apply to Be a Common Cents Recipient

Local non-profits and community groups can apply to be a candidate for our round up at the register program called Common Cents. Please note that organizations must wait for two years before becoming eligible again. For example, an organization that received a donation in 2023 will not be eligible again until 2026. However, if an organization is nominated but not chosen, they may apply again until they are selected.

Community non-profits can apply to be a candidate for our round up at the register program called Common Cents. Please note that organizations must wait for two years before becoming eligible again. For example, an organization that received a donation in 2023 will not be eligible again until 2026. However, if an organization is nominated but not chosen, they may apply again until they are selected.

 
Additional questions: info@belfast.coop
 
 
  • Voting for 2025 recipients was by Simply Voting – October 2024. 
  • Nominations for 2026 groups can be made HERE.
  • Nominations for 2026 will be due by September 2025.
  • Voting for 2026 groups will be in October 2025.

 

Common Cents donation recipient – Maine Family Planning table at Belfast Community Co-op, March 2022
Submit a Nomination for 2026
Got Questions?

Questions about Comments Cents and voting may be sent to info@belfast.coop.

Common Cents Recipients

Click a recipient’s name to visit their website and learn more about their organization!

Common Cents is just one way our cooperative grocery store practices ethical consumerism and supports local nonprofits. Learn more about our community impact programs.

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