We Own It!

Become A Member

Choices For Your Discount

Member work

The Benefits Of Membership

We Own It!
Not For Profit
Harvest Co-op is member owned, and has been for over 30 years. When the Co-op opened, the motto was, "Food for People, Not for Profit". This is still true today in the competitive natural foods marketplace where national chains dominate. The Co-op stands out because it is owned and controlled by it's members. The big chains go to Wall Street when they need capital for improvements. Harvest goes to the members down the street. It’s your community market, and your membership counts.

Harvest creates a marketplace that supports sustainable agriculture, fair trade practices, and local farmers and food producers. Your membership supports these practices and helps the stores purchase up to date equipment, pay for necessary renovations, and offer better services. Your equity helps keep Harvest financially healthy, which keeps "Food for People, Not for Profit" available to the entire community.

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Become A Member
Something worth doing
To be a member, make a refundable $200 equity deposit

	pay all at once
	pay over time

Either way, you enjoy the benefits of membership right away. Join at the Customer Service Desk and make a deposit, any amount between $20 and $200. If you cannot afford the initial $20 deposit, you may submit a request in writing that your deposit be reduced to as low as $1. Remember, this is your equity account, refundable when you leave. Details.

Take Your Time
Relax, there’s no rush...To pay your member equity over time, make an initial $20 deposit and your 2% discount on purchases will go toward your membership until fully paid. To speed the process, make payments of any amount at any time. Meanwhile, you receive full member benefits. The more you shop, the more your equity grows.

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photo by Chris Forster

Interested in making an interest-bearing investment? See the Finance Manager in the Cambridge Store.

Community Action
The Community Fund
Elect the Donate It option when you join, and after your equity amount is paid, 2% of each shop will automatically go into the Community Fund. No saving register receipts, just shop; it's automatic, it's easy! The Community Fund is administered by a Board of Directors Committee, and is open to members. Get involved! Contact the Membership Coordinator at 617-661-1580 X 132.

The Co-op supports many local and community organizations, these are just a few:

	Greater Boston Food Bank
	Concilio Hispano
	Rosie’s Place
	Cambridge Cares About AIDS
	Food For Free
	The Aggasiz School

Special Discounts
Special non-member discount status is available for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and HIV/AIDS. With documentation, you are able to receive a FREE Special Discount Card. With your discount card, you may shop any time for a 5% discount. Or join as a member, and receive an additional 2% discount.

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	weekly workers complete 2 hours of work a week for a 20% discount.
	monthly workers complete 3 hours of work for a 10% discount.

Until fully paid, 2% of your discount goes into your equity account.

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The Benefits Of Membership
As a member owner of Harvest Co-op, your deposit entitles you to:

	A 2% membership discount at the register which will go toward your equity membership until $200 is reached. Equity members can then choose to donate or to pocket the savings.
	Free Annual Co-op Dinner and business meeting.
	Cash personal checks at the register for up to $50 above the amount of purchase.
	Use "member-only" coupons.
	Vote in the Board of Directors’ election (one vote per membership)
	Run for the Board of Directors or serve on one of the committees.
	Use your co-op card for discounts on goods and services from participating merchants and professionals.
	Your partner, spouse or roommate may use your membership to shop for your household.

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It’s Worth Joining Your Community Market
Members are Owners...
As a member, you are an owner. You vote for the Board of Directors that steers the
Co-op in business decisions. You can run for the Board or participate on a strategic
committee. How involved you become is up to you. You also receive benefits such as a discount, member-only coupons, check-cashing privileges, discounts from local merchants and professionals, and free classes.