Common Cents
One of the ways the Belfast Community Co-op donates to our community is through our Common Cents program. Common Cents invites Co-op shoppers to round up the total of their purchases to the nearest dollar, donating the extra change to support to a community organization whose work contributes to local resilience. The Belfast Community Co-op determines which nominated organizations are eligible and Co-op owners vote on the final selection. Everyone is welcome to be a Co-op owner: learn more about becoming a Co-op Owner here.
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!
Receiving organizations are eligible once every three years. Organizations that have been nominated but not selected may reapply every year.
Our Common Cents groups for 2023 have been selected. Nominations for 2024 are now open and the vote will be in Fall of 2023. Fill out the nomination form for 2024 here.
2024 Nominations
Nominations are open. Owners vote starting October 15-Oct 30.
Questions about Comments Cents may be sent to info@belfast.coop.
Prior Recipients
Click a recipient’s name to visit their website and learn more about their organization!
2023 Recipients
January : Knox County Homeless Coalition
February : Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County
March : Midcoast Conservancy
April : Protect Ancient Forests
May : Belfast Community Radio
June : RSU 71 School Garden Collaborative
July : Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine
August : Friends of Sears Island
September : Waldo County Woodshed
October : Greater Belfast Area Ministerium Food Cupboard
November : MOFGA Journeyperson Program
December : Maine School Garden Network
2022 Recipients
January : Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition
February : Waldo County Pet Food Pantry
March : Maine Family Planning
April : Belfast Area Child Care Services
May : WERU Community Radio
June : Wabanaki Youth in Science (WaYS)
July : New Hope Midcoast (formerly New Hope for Women)
August : Veggies for All
September : Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services
October : Restorative Justice Project Maine
November : Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
December : Waldo County Bounty
2021 Recipients
February : Overlock Memorial Skate Park Redevelopment
March : Friends of Belfast Free Library
April : Nibezun
May : Window Dressers
June : Ecology Learning Center
July : Maine AllCare
August : P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center
September : The Farwell Project
October : Belfast Farmer’s Market Maine Harvest Bucks Program
November : Belfast Soup Kitchen
December : The Game Loft (Maine Youth Alliance)
2020 Recipients
February : Hospice Volunteers of Waldo County
March : Belfast Community Works
April : Greater Bay Area Ministerium Food Cupboard
May : Soap Closet
June : Avian Haven
July : Waterfall Arts
August : Waldo CAP C.A.R.E.S.
September : Hills to Sea Trails Coalition
October : Coyote Center for Carnivore Ecology and Coexistence
November : Aging Well in Waldo County
December : Friends of Belfast Parks
2019 Recipients
February : Lincolnville Community Library
March : New Hope for Women
April : Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition
May : Restorative Justice Project
June : Belfast Area Childcare Services
July : Come Boating!
August : Friends of Sears Island
September : Food for Maine’s Future
October : Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast ME
November : OUT MAINE
December : Waldo County Growing Project
2018 Recipients
January : Creative Learning & Performance Inc. (CLAP!)
February : WBFY Belfast Community Radio
March : Our Town Belfast
April : Peace Ridge Sanctuary
May : Belfast Maskers
June : Maine Farmland Trust
July : Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition
August : Waldo County YMCA
September : Friends of the Belfast Free Library
October : Food for Maine’s Future
November : Belfast Soup Kitchen
December : Habitat for Humanity Waldo County