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Owner Benefits

You don't need to be an owner to shop at Green Top Grocery... but ownership does have its benefits!

Owner Benefits brochure

Being an owner of a co-op like Green Top Grocery comes with a lot of great perks — financial and democratic! Do you want to be part of building a resilient, self-supporting local economy?

Support local farmers who grow the best food in central Illinois?

Have a voice in what happens at your independent grocery store?

If so, ownership is for you!

Financial Benefits of Ownership

  • Quarterly Owner Appreciation Days

    The more you buy, the bigger the discount! 10% off purchases $99 and under; 15% off $100-$149, 20% off $150 and above.

  • Case Discounts

    Got a favorite item you stock up on? Save 10% on special orders when you purchase by the case

  • Teaching Kitchen

    As an owner, you get 3 free rental hours of our Teaching Kitchen per month! Use our kitchen cooking with friends, teach a class, host your bookclub or a meetings... so many possibilities! (subject to availablity and approval)

  • Local Loyalty Points

    Buying local pays! Earn a point for every penny you spend, and TWO points for local items. Redeem those points for $$ off your checkout total!

  • Class Discounts

    Pick up some new skills with discounts on classes in our teaching kitchen.

  • Reusable Dishes

    Borrow our reusable dishes (plates, glasses, silverware, napkins) for your next event. Save money and be sustainable, too!

  • Reciprocal Benefits

    If you’re traveling, be sure to shop at co-ops in other communities. At check out tell them you're an owner at Green Top Grocery; many offer reciprocal benefits!

  • Monthly Owner-only sales flyer

    Owners get their own monthly sales flyer full of extra deals, just for you!

Democratic Benefits of Ownership

As an owner, you get to vote in the Green Top Annual Election for:

  • The Board of Directors

    Our board consists of 9 elected members with rotating 3-year terms. If you'd like to participate in the democratic governance of our co-op and help guide our store into the future, consider running for the board. Owners must be up to date on all ownership payments, and have been an owner at least 3 months. Email directors@GreenTopGrocery.com for more information.

  • Bylaws revisions and owner petitions

    Co-ops are democratically organized, and owners get a voice and a vote on many aspects.

  • Positive Change Charity recipients

    Each year, owners can vote for new board members and charitable organizations to receive Positive Change donations

Social Benefits of Ownership

  • Power of the People

    Be part of a robust community of 2600+ friends and neighbors in B/N and surrounding areas who support this independent grocery store.

  • Independent vs Corporate

    Green Top isn't a corporate chain, we have no wealthy CEO, no shareholders requiring endlessly increasing profits. Just our independent co-op, 'putting people over profit' in an effort to keep your money HERE in our community where it does the most good.

  • Owner-only Events

    In addition to our annual Meeting of Owners, we periodically host special events to thank our owners and build community. Be sure you're getting our emails so you don't miss anything!

Yes! Let's do this!