The Neighboring Food Co-op Association includes more than 40 Food Co-ops and Start-Ups across New England and New York State, locally owned by more than 185,000 people like you (Click here for a map of your local co-ops). Together, our co-ops generate annual revenue of $442.5 million, employ 2,545 people, and sell $121 million in local products – an average of 27% of total sales. Last year, 10,000 people joined our member food co-ops, working together to build more healthy, just, and sustainable food system and a more inclusive economy for everyone (2023).
Our Maine Members include 4 food co-ops, locally owned by over 14,700 members. Together, they employ more than 200 people, generate over $28 million in annual revenue, and sell more than $8.5 million in local products. Last year, 1,275 people in joined our member co-ops in Maine (2023).
- Belfast Community Co-op, Belfast, ME
- Blue Hill Co-op, Blue Hill, ME
- Fare Share Food Co-op, Norway, ME
- Portland Food Co-op, Portland, ME