Have you ever wondered about the benefits of investing in a co-op? Your investment is a one-time purchase of four shares of stock in a community-owned business. Your benefits begin with your first payment (payment plan is optional) and your investment is completely refundable at any time. Benefits include:
  • 5% discount one-time per month (excludes certain products and items already discounted)
  • Daily "member-only" specials at 8 Twin Cities Natural Food Co-ops
  • 10% case discount on most pre-ordered products
  • Waived pre-payment on special orders
  • 2 free publications mailed directly to your home
  • Discount on classes at 8 Twin Cities Natural Food Co-ops
  • Annual patronage refund based on purchases
  • Check writing for $20 over amount of purchase
  • Annual voting privilege (for Board of Directors)
When you make a healthy investment in Valley Natural Foods, you will see a return every time you use your monthly discount. A 5% discount one-time each month on a:
  • $10 purchase yields 6% per year
  • $20 purchase yields 12% per year
  • $30 purchase yields 18% per year
  • $40 purchase yields 24% per year
This chart reflects only one monthly purchase. Member-owners also receive additional discounts of 15-30% on "Member-Only" specials each month and receive discounts on most case orders.

There are NO ANNUAL DUES and your RISK-FREE INVESTMENT helps support a local economy. Your investment is a ONE-TIME purchase of four shares of stock in a community-owned business. It is easy to get started:
  1. Fill out a membership card at Customer Service
  2. Select a payment plan:
    1. $100 in-full
    2. $20 down and $10 per month for nine months (initial payment includes non-refundable bookkeeping fee of $10)
Your benefits begin with your first payment. Investment is completely refundable at any time.

Ask us how you can save $5 off your next purchase by investing today--contact us at info@valleynaturalfoods.com.
 




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