Membership in the Food Co-op is $20 per year and provides one year of member benefits, after which a new share must be purchased to continue. The amount you pay is tracked as equity in your name and is cumulative over time. Upon termination, you may request a refund of your equity, subject to approval by the Board of Directors, minus any outstanding balances and processing fees. Equity is always at risk and may not be transferred except when the Board authorizes it. If you remain inactive for five years without providing a current mailing address, your equity will be considered a gift to the Co-op.

Each membership account has one Member of Record, who alone may update household information, add household members, vote, and run for Board positions. Household members listed on the account may shop and receive member pricing but do not have voting rights. Every member has one vote regardless of the amount of equity held, provided a share has been purchased within the past 365 days; proxy voting is not permitted. By joining, you agree to uphold the mission, values, and bylaws of the Co-op. Full copies of the bylaws and Articles of Incorporation are available at www.silvercityfoodcoop.coop