Co-op
CONNECTION | FOOD | GROWTH
We believe that life transformation and growth primarily occur in community and through relationships
What is a Co-op
A membership-based cooperative offering a food market, a gathering place, and optional personal development classes, such as budgeting, cooking and nutrition, and individual coaching for those who qualify. All services are included with membership.
The Food Market
LIA Community Co-op members are given points, based on their household size, to redeem for groceries at the market, and can shop as often as they like each month until all points are used. Meats, dairy, fresh fruits and vegetables, bread, shelf-stable food, and some non-food items will all be available at the market.
Co-op members should expect their monthly membership to assist with at least one week’s worth of groceries a month if all points are used.
The THRIVE Community
The THRIVE Community at the Co-op includes classes in budgeting, as well as cooking and nutrition. One-on-one coaching is also available to those who complete the budgeting class. While you are an active participant in THRIVE classes or coaching, this covers your membership dues and comes with all the perks of membership!
The Gathering Place
A place to gather! Everyone is welcome! Whether you just need a break and a cup of coffee, need access to a computer and printer, need to talk to someone about community resources, or just need a place to meet a friend or make a new friend; this is the place for you! The Gathering Place is open during Co-op business hours.
Membership
Membership Qualifications
Membership is available to those who live, work, worship, or go to school in the Tri-Cities area. They must also meet the following income qualifications, falling at or below the following income:
Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
1 | $29,160 | $2,430 | $561 |
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
| 2 | $39,440 | $3,287 | $758 |
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
| 3 | $49,720 | $4,413 | $956 |
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
| 4 | $60,000 | $5,000 | $1,154 |
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
| 5 | $70,280 | $5,857 | $1,352 |
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
| 6+ | $80,560 | $6,713 | $1,549 |
Sign up in person at the Co-op. There are 3 ways to become a member:
Pay a monthly membership fee of $5 per individual or $10 per multi-person household. Shopping at the market is included at no additional cost.
Participate in LIA programs such as budgeting and cooking classes.
Serve as a co-op volunteer for 2 hours a month.
Hours
Community Co-op & Food Market Hours |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Monday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
Tuesday: 9:00am – 1:00pm |
Wednesday: CLOSED |
Thursday: 3:00pm – 8:00pm |
Friday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm |
Saturday: 9:00am – 12:00pm |
Ways to Help
If you’d like to donate food to the co-op, please contact Julie Zylstra, Market Manager, at [email protected]
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