About Us
Medford Food Co-op is a community-owned grocery store and café located in the heart of Southern Oregon. As a cooperative, the business is owned and managed by local people who patronize the Co-op, and our profit remains here in the Rogue Valley with our owners.
Medford Food Co-op exists to sustain a vibrant, healthy community and a thriving local, organic food economy. We feature organic produce from local farms throughout the growing season, and offer a variety of local and regional products throughout the store year-round. Discover affordable organic and natural products in our Co+op Basics program, as well as weekly Fresh Deals and bimonthly Co+op Deals for even greater savings.
Our Vision & Ends
Our vision is to cooperatively nurture a healthy community.
Our Ends Statement:
Medford Food Co-op exists to sustain a vibrant, healthy community and a thriving local, organic food economy. As a sustainable and growing business, Medford Food Co-op provides economic, environmental, and social benefits for the Rogue Valley. Our community understands and embraces: the health and economic benefits of choosing local, organic food; providing all residents access to healthy food; and the cooperative business model.
Our 10 Year Vision:
Our ten year vision positions Medford Food Co-op as a community leader in the local food system, cooperative enterprise, nutrition and health education, and employment. We envision continued support and growth of local farms and food producers, an expanded local food distribution system to make local, organic food readily available to all residents of the Rogue Valley, and a strong community donation/grant program to encourage and promote businesses and organizations with compatible goals and ends.
Our History
The grassroots effort to create a food co-op in Medford, Oregon started in 2005 and Medford Food Co-op was officially incorporated in 2006. Like many small businesses, our start-up was rocky and risky and took the passion and perseverance of leaders within the local cooperative community to make the second effort to open a store a success. Food co-ops are the lovable underdogs of the grocery industry, and we embody the power of a determined community. It took thousands of Southern Oregon visionaries – like you – to make our cooperative a success, and we depend on each of you to keep it going, each and every day.
In August 2011, Medford’s only community-owned grocery store dedicated to organic and natural products opened its doors. That’s more than 10 incredible years of cooperation, community, and good food. Thank you for being a part of our community.
The Cooperative Difference
As a cooperative, we take a multifaceted approach when it comes to creating a stronger, healthier, and more diverse food system. We collaborate with others in our local and regional food systems and encourage staff to seek and build relationships with farmers and producers. In addition to direct support for our local food system, the Co-op gives back to the community through a robust community outreach program.
More About Our Cooperative
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Local Food
Our Co-op helps to sustain a thriving local, organic food economy by supporting local farms and food producers within 100 miles.
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Join Our Team
The Co-op is a rewarding place to work for people who have a passion for customer service and high-quality local and organic products.
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Positive Change
The Positive Change program raises money for local non-profit organizations working to better our community.
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Fresh Press Newsletter
Get the latest news about your Co-op, learn about upcoming events, meet the staff, and more – all in our quarterly newsletter.
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Our Bylaws
Our cooperative's bylaws define the rules and regulations for business operations, governance, and procedures for decision-making.
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Cooperative Community Fund
Our Cooperative Community Fund helps grow cooperative businesses across the country and gives back to local non-profit organizations.