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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 juliez@loveinactiontricities.org

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Thank you for your gift. Lives are changed, not merely because resources make a difference, but also because compassion does.

Donation Impact

  • ♥ $25 one month of Backpack Blessings
  • ♥ $50 One night of shelter including meals and support
  • ♥ $231 cost per patient visit at the Health/Dental Clinic
  • ♥ $200 one week’s worth of groceries
  • ♥ $270 average cost of utility assistance
  • ♥ $10300 average cost of rental support

Love in Action is a non-profit ministry organized as a 501c3 in the State of Michigan.