2025 is the International Year of Co•operatives

Rhode Island

A mural celebrating Fair Trade by Providence, RI artist AGONZA at Urban Greens 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 Rhode Island…

…there is one amazing Food Co-op, locally owned by about 3,400 members, generating an estimated $21 million in revenue, and employing around 30 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 New York Food Co-ops.

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