OWNERS’ Info

Why Be a Co-op Owner?

Owner Appreciation Months

In 2023 Owners can take 10% off one shopping trip in February, April, July, September and December. This schedule is subject to change.

Opt into E-Receipts

Email hellobriarpatch@briarpatch.coop to sign up.

Vote and Become Involved

Vote for the Board of Directors, run for the Board and have a say in the strategic vision of the Co-op.

Be a PatchWorks Volunteer

Receive 15% off up to two shopping trips each month when you volunteer at select nonprofits.

Text Alerts

Text PATCHOWNERINFO to 888-5301949 to sign up to receive important Co-op text alerts and information.

Patronage Dividend

Receive a dividend on purchases made in the store in years when the Co-op nets a profit.

Ends Policies

BriarPatch Food Co-op exists so that Owners, customers and members of our community have:

1. A successful and vibrant cooperatively-owned business that acts as a leader among local businesses and food co-ops nationally and contributes to environmental stewardship through its business practices.

2. Access to high-quality, healthy products, especially local and organic food.

3. A community center where people experience a sense of connectedness, ownership and fellowship.

4. A stronger local food system.

5. A major employer that provides a healthy, equitable and considerate workplace for employees.

6. Access to education about food and consumer issues that encourages customers to make healthier food choices.

Board Members and Meetings

Board of Directors

Rachel Berry, Kwong Chew, Jonathan Collier, Richard Drace, Kali Feiereisel, Mark Fenton, Katie Ivy, Alana Lucia, Deborah Yashar coop. For individual Directors: first name and last initial (i.e. alanal@board. briarpatch.coop). Letters may be left at Customer Service.

Upcoming Board Meetings

The upcoming meeting agenda is available at least one week prior to the meeting. Owners are welcome to attend Board Meetings. Please contact Mary Hunter for more information: maryh@briarpatch.coop.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Board Committees

To find out more about the Board’s standing committees, please add the following Committee names to the subject line when you email us at directors@board.briarpatch.coop.

Board Development Committee

Finance Committee

Executive Committee Governance Committee

To contact all the Directors, send an email to: directors@board.briarpatch. BOD