A grocery store run entirely by members.
No paid staff, members do the work. We pool our resources and labor to buy products from wholesale grocers at a reduced price.
Members choose what we stock.
Want something we don't carry? Suggest it from your phone.
Nobody is paid.
Members do the work.
- Ordering more products
- Restocking the store inventory
- Contributing to the monthly newsletter
- Taking notes at a meeting
- Washing dishes after a social
Groceries at what the co-op paid, plus 5%.
No wages and no shelf margin: members do the work.
Greens + BeansLogan Circle, Washington DC
| Staple | Here | Whole Foods | Safeway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-grain riceper lb | $0.45 | $2.88 | $3.20 |
| Canola oilper cup | $0.49 | $2.96 | $3.76 |
| Cayenneorganic, per oz | $0.60 | $2.54 | $2.94 |
| Rolled oatsorganic, per lb | $1.64 | $3.20 | $3.52 |
| Olive oilorganic, 34 oz | $9.45 | $24.82 | $21.08 |
| You pay | $12.63 | $36.40 | $34.50 |
Prices checked October 2026
The 5% covers operating costs, like food spoilage and card fees. It keeps the lights on.
Chosen for more than price.
- Local
Most of our dry goods, from flour and beans to oats and nuts, come from Frankferd Farms, a family-run organic grocer in western Pennsylvania that still mills its own flour on the family farm.
- Organic
Most dry goods, like spices and grains, are organic.
- Sustainable
We stock products in bulk bins whenever we can. Members bring their own containers to refill. This cuts down waste.
Dues: $5 to $20 a month. You pick.
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at your figure. Pay less if money is tight, more if you're comfortable.
How to join
- 01
Fill in the interest form
Two minutes, online.
- 02
Come to a 30 min onboarding
See the space and learn how the co-op works.
- 03
Sign the membership agreement
This is the moment you become a member.
- 04
Start paying dues
Dues of $5 to $20 a month keep the co-op running. You pick based on what you can afford.
- 05
Start shopping
Sunday and Wednesday evenings, and any time once you're in good standing.
- 06
Pitch in
Choose a task that fits your week, and attend monthly member meetings, Sundays at 6.
The more of us there are, the more we can stock.
By fostering relationships with food producers and advocating for fair pricing, we aim to challenge traditional grocery models and build a more just, resilient and inclusive food economy for all.
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