Coastal Organics Cooperative, Inc., is a membership organization that operates the Arena Market and Café. Anyone who is a natural person and resides in the state of California can be a member. While everyone is welcome to shop and dine at the co-op, only members can participate in its governance, and only members receive the following discounts and other benefits:
A 5% price discount every day on everything in the store and café
An additional 5% discount on the first Friday of every month, which is Membership Appreciation Day
Discounts on case lots and other special-order items
Discounts on propane through a collaborative relationship with Suburban Propane
Equity ownership in a business where one person gets one vote, regardless of how much investment you have made
Member patronage refunds
A vote in the governance issues of the co-op and the opportunity to serve on the board of directors
The satisfaction of directly participating in a democratic business engaged in supporting local, sustainable food production and consumption.
You can become a member by printing and filling out the membership application form and bringing it into the store with a minimum investment of $50. To be a current member in good standing, you must have contributed at least $50 per year until you reach the fully vested amount of $300 and become a full share member. Click here for more details.
