Central Co-op

at 1600 E Madison St, Seattle , 98122 United States

1. Grocery Store
2. Health Food Store
3. Specialty Grocery Store

We're a member-owned natural foods cooperative in the heart of Seattle dedicated to sustainability, community, and local food.

Description

We're a member-owned natural foods cooperative in the heart of Seattle dedicated to sustainability, community, and local food. We're a business that belongs to the people who use it - people who have organized to provide themselves with the food and goods they need. But you don't have to be an owner - anyone can shop co-op! In this age of risky, mass-produced food and economic uncertainty, Central Co-op continues to hold a place not occupied by conventional food retailers. The co-op provides our communities with good, affordable food while strategically aligning with grassroots organizations to forge meaningful social and environmental change. The co-op proves that communities can make and sustain institutions that meet their needs. * * * * * * * * * * Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter, the Central Beet: http://centralcoop.coop/index.php?page=alias-4 OWNERSHIP Central Co-op owners benefit economically from co-owning a successful business, have access to educational and skill-building opportunities, and participate in shaping the direction of the co-op through our owner-elected Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee. Anyone can join Central Co-op, and ownership is affordable and satisfying. Learn more about ownership: http://centralcoop.coop/index.php?page=why_join Learn more about our Board of Trustees: http://centralcoop.coop/index.php?page=board_of_trustees OUR MISSION Central Co-op is a member-owned natural foods cooperative in the heart of Seattle dedicated to sustainable practices, community accountability, and the local food economy. In support of our mission: We endeavor to operate our business within our stated values, while having the courage to uphold them, and the imagination to look beyond them. OUR VALUES We value community empowerment, institutional accountability, and personal and environmental health. Operating our business holistically, recognizing our social responsibility and our commitment to the restoration and health of the environment; Safeguarding our member-owners' trust by conducting our business in a financially sound manner; Operating our business on a human scale by honoring the inherent value of the individual and maintaining an open and friendly atmosphere; Conducting ourselves and our business with honesty and integrity; Acting responsibly by providing a diverse selection of high-quality, healthful products, by serving as a resource for information, and by responding to the needs of our member-owners and the broader community; Celebrating diversity by encouraging ourselves and others to act with acceptance and mutual respect. THE COOPERATIVE VALUES Co-operatives are based on the values of self-help, self- responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, co-operative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others. THE COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES These principles, developed by the International Cooperative Alliance, are widely accepted by cooperatives as the fundamental motivations for cooperative work. Central Co-op relies on these principles to guide our cooperative. Voluntary and open membership Democratic member control Member economic participation Autonomy and independence Education, training, and information Cooperation among cooperatives Concern for community OUR DEPARTMENTS Central Co-op is Central Seattle's most trusted community grocer. Since opening in 1978, we've been dedicated to supporting local producers and vendors, and to being engaged with the well-being of our communities and our world. It's earned our co-op the reputation of being one of the Seattle area's most respected destinations for ethically produced, healthful foods and products, and up-to-the-minute information about personal and environmental health. We were Washington State’s first certified organic retailer, and we were voted 2012 Seattle Weekly's "Best Grocery Store." Learn more about our departments and see what's on special right now: http://centralcoop.coop/index.php?page=featured_products * * * * * * * * * *

Opening time

• Mondays: 07:00- 23:00
• Tuesdays: 07:00- 23:00
• Wednesdays: 07:00- 23:00
• Thursdays: 07:00- 23:00
• Fridays: 07:00- 23:00
• Saturdays: 07:00- 23:00
• Sundays: 07:00- 23:00

Company Rating

5259 FB users likes Central Co-op, set it to 15 position in Likes Rating for Seattle, Washington in Food & Beverage category

Summary

Central Co-op is Seattle based place and this enity listed in Specialty Grocery Store category. Located at 1600 E Madison St WA 98122. Contact phone number of Central Co-op: (206) 329-1545