Co-op Month
Each October, National Co-op Month celebrates the many ways cooperatives create shared prosperity for their owners and their communities. Along with celebrating Co-op Month, this year, we are commemorating our 10 year anniversary at our 502 W. Washington location!
When you become a Co-op owner, you’re supporting your local economy, the environment, community wellness, and much more. Click here to learn more about owner benefits and to sign up online. To hear about Co-op ownership directly from your friends and neighbors, browse the hashtag #MFCowners on Facebook and Instagram.
We have special offers and events this month to thank everyone who has supported the Co-op as a shopper, owner, employee, or board member. Thank you for supporting your community-owned grocery store for 53 years!
Take 10% off your shopping trip
Co-op owners may apply a 10% discount on one shopping trip of their choice in October.
Get a special bonus when you refer a friend
Through October, we are doubling our ownership referral bonus. Refer a friend to become a Co-op owner and receive a $10 Co-op gift card.
Grab a 10-year anniversary new owner bags
The first 50 new owners in the month of October will receive a special new owner welcome bag filled with local treats! Along with a MFC Mug, the bag will include tea samples from Young Mountain Tea, a travel pour over coffee sample from Velodrome Coffee, and a mini honey bear from GT’s Bees.
Earn a full equity plan bonus
If you become an owner through our full equity payment plan, you will earn a $10 gift card as a thank you from the Co-op.
Participate in the MFC pie contest
We know that Co-op shoppers are among the best cooks and bakers in the U.P. Now is your chance to show off your skills!
Drop off your best apple pie at the Co-op between 8-10am that Saturday for our panel of judges to taste-test each entry. Across three categories–vegan, gluten-free, and general entry–judges will rate pies on taste, appearance, and creativity. Afterward judging is over, everyone is welcome to try the pies.
All entries must come with a recipe, and their tins should be labeled with the contestant’s name and a phone number. Anything that isn’t properly labeled or is not an apple pie will not be considered.
Every contestant will receive a $5 gift card for participating. Winners in each category will receive a $50 gift card, while the overall Best Apple Pie Winner will receive a $100 gift card and have their recipe featured in our newsletter and on our social media.
For more information, contact Sarah at smonte@marquettefood.coop or at (906) 225-0671 ext. 711
Join the Board of Directors as the nomination period begins
Being a cooperative grocer means we are a democratically-operated business. To help lead the Co-op, a Board of Directors is elected to offer long-term goals, act as trustees on behalf of ownership, and ensure management of the Co-op.
Interested in taking the next step and serving our Board of Directors? Learn more here.
Enjoy a slice of 502 anniversary cake
Join us in the Co-op on October 18 from 11am-1pm for a free piece of cake to celebrate 10 years at our 502 location. We will serve slices of carrot cake and vegan chocolate cake fresh from the Marquette Baking Co.
Enter in-store giveaways each week
Visit the store every week to enter themed giveaways throughout October! Everyone is welcome to throw in their hat to win rewards ranging from supplements to MFC Swag to a pair of Hiawatha Music Festival tickets that will be given away in week 4 of the raffles.
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