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Ownership

Own a grocery store with your friends and neighbors.

When you join the Co-op you’re more than a member — you are an owner. Placerville Food Co-op isn’t owned by one single individual. It’s owned by 2,500+ members of your community, and you could be next.

Apply for ownership Make an equity payment
$300 one-time investment Paid over 3 years No annual fees
Owners
2,505
and counting — your neighbors, your friends, and maybe next week you.
Since 2011
Ownership benefits

What you actually get.

  • Quarterly 10% discount

    Owners save 10% on their entire order, once per quarter — four times a year.

  • Monthly 15% wellness

    First weekend of every month. Every supplement and body-care item.

  • Senior Sunday 10%

    Owners 62 and up save 10% on their full order every Sunday.

  • Bulk & case orders

    Owners save 10% on special bulk and case orders.

  • Vote in board elections

    One owner, one vote. Elect the board that runs the store.

  • Run for the board

    Serve your community directly. Board meets 4th Wednesday of every month.

The numbers

Three hundred dollars. A lifetime share.

Pay in full today, or pay $25 a quarter for three years. Either way, you’re an owner the moment your first $25 lands. No annual fees. No renewals.

  1. 01

    Fill out the application

    Takes about three minutes. Link below.

    Apply now
  2. 02

    Pay your first $25

    At the register or online. You’re an owner from this moment on.

    Pay online
  3. 03

    Shop and save

    Start using quarterly 10% days, wellness weekends, Senior Sundays, bulk/case discounts — the works.

  4. 04

    Pay off your equity

    Another $25 per quarter for the next three years. Minimum. Pay more if you’d rather.

Ownership FAQ

The questions we hear at the register.

How much does it cost to become an owner?
Your owner investment is $300, paid in full within 3 years. Your $300 is a lifetime equity share — it’s returned to you (minus a $10 fee) if you ever leave.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. $25 to begin your ownership, then $25 per quarter (at minimum) for 3 years. Pay faster if you’d like — there’s no upper limit on how quickly you can close out your equity.
Are there monthly fees or dues?
No. Once your $300 is paid in full, the only money you give the Co-op is for your regular shopping trips. No monthly, quarterly, or yearly fees.
Can I get a refund if I withdraw?
Yes. You’ll receive your full investment balance, minus a $10 administrative fee, if you decide to withdraw your ownership.
Can I shop at the Co-op if I’m not an owner?
Absolutely. The Co-op is open to all. Owners get discounts and vote in elections; non-owners get the same prices as the general public.
My equity payments are overdue — can I still shop?
You’re always welcome to shop. Owner perks (like the quarterly 10% day) pause while you’re behind, and come right back when your account is current.
Can someone else use my owner number?
No. Ownership is tied to you, not the household. Same-household family members can become joint owners for no extra cost — ask at the register.

Join the Co-op.

Three minutes. Three hundred dollars over three years. One vote that actually counts.

Start my application