2025 is the International Year of Co•operatives

New York State

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).

Electric City Food Co-op talking co-ops at the Schenectady Green Market in April 2024

In 2023, our New York Members included 3 Food Co-ops, locally owned by over 11,700 members and operating 3 storefronts.  Together, they employ more than 255 people, generate nearly $18.3 million in annual revenue, and sell more than $2.2 million in local products.  Last year, over 600 people joined our member co-ops in New York State, sharing in the ownership of their local grocery store. In 2024, we’re excited to welcome North Country Food Co-op in Plattsburgh, NY, as a new member co-op! 

For more information your Neighboring Food Co-ops in New York, visit the
links below:

Member-Owner Isaac refilling bulk bins at Cambridge Food Co-op