Co-op Month • October-2026

Go-Co-op! Join & Celebrate With Us

Celebrate Co-ops, community, connection, Fairtrade and cooperative values all month long. Whether you’re a longtime Member-Owner or exploring the benefits of joining, October is your chance to save and enjoy the spirit of the co-op.

Everyone’s Invite To October Events

• Co-op Month Farm Stay Giveaway

• Thurs-Sat, Oct 15–17: Member-Owner Appreciation Days!

  • Active Member-Owners: 10% OFF one full shopping trip (excludes alcohol, consignment, special orders; one-time use)

  • Member-Only Deals highlighted in-store and in our weekly newsletter

  • Anyone (21+): $10 OFF six bottles of wine - our everyday wine deal doubled for this event - come explore organic, sustainable, and specialty wines

• Thurs, Oct 15: Board Meeting • 7 PM via Zoom (Members, email the board for an invite)

• Thurs, Oct 15: BCAC Coat Drive Drop Off • 1-5PM

• Sat, Oct 17: WildSmoke Community Party • 12-2:30PM (free thank you event; rain date Sun, Oct 18)

  • Technical Dufficulties Live Music

  • E & M Knife Sharpening

  • Berkshire Immigrant Center Meet & Learn

  • ReVision Energy Meet & Learn

• Wed, Oct 21: Annual Meeting • 7PM - at the Williams Inn (doors open • 6:30PM)

Join as a Member-Owner in October 2026 & Get:

• A FREE grocery shopping list magnet pad

• A FREE meal planner magnet pad

• A FREE alive Essential Immunity book

• ENTRY into the Co-op Month FARM STAY GIVEAWAY for a chance to win one of many great prize packages

  • Grand Prize: 2 Night Farm Stay for Two at a Cabot Farm & Inn in VT

  • Additional prizes from Cabot Creamery Co-op, Real Pickles Co-op, La Riojana Co-op, Fedco Seeds

• Plus all Member-Owner Benefits:

  • Save 10% - One shopping trip during Member-Owner Appreciation Days (excludes alcohol, consignment, special orders; one-time use)

  • Birthday Treat - FREE slice of cake on your special day!

  • Patronage Rebate - Allocated during profitable years.

  • Pre-Order Discounts - Visit or call for details.

  • Voting Rights - Participate in democratic governance.

  • Board Meetings - Open to active members.

  • Environmental Stewardship - Join our sustainability efforts.

  • Community Impact - Support local businesses and neighbors in need.

It’s Easy to Join: Membership is $20 per year for 10 years ($200 equity). Choose an annual payment plan or pay the full $200 upfront. Sign up in-store or online.

• Note: Benefits apply to Member-Owners only. Not valid for Healthy Food for All program or Co+op Explorer kids members.‍