2025 is the International Year of Co•operatives

Connecticut

Fiddleheads Food Co-op at the 2024 Earth Day Expo at the Groton Public Library
2025 Earth Day celebrations at Willimantic Food Co-op.

There are more than 60 Food Co-ops across New England and New York State, locally owned by more than 290,000 members.  Together, these community-based businesses generate an estimated revenue of $625 million and employ about 3,300 people (2024).

In Connecticut…

there are 2 Food Co-ops, locally owned by 12,000 members, generating $14 million in revenue, and employing about 90 people. 

Because they are owned by people like you who shop and work there, food co-ops are rooted locally.  And by working together, the Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA) is building food security, providing purpose-led jobs, and strengthening the local economy.  For example, on average, 30% of sales at our co-ops are from local suppliers, compared to just 2-5% in supermarkets. 

Visit the links below to learn more about your Neighboring Connecticut Food Co-ops.

Sarah Medeiros (front row, center) of Willimantic Food Co-op and other College Conference on Co-operatives (CCOC) attendees with Barbara Rightler, Membership Committee Chair, Valley View Cooperative.

To find a food co-op near you, visit https://nfca.coop/map.