You can find Membership FAQ's below. Don't need to be convinced? Membership purchases can be made at our meetings/events or by sending a check or money order of $50-$500 (made out to Dill Pickle Food Co-op) to:
Dill Pickle Food Co-op
P.O.Box 479036
Chicago, IL 60647
or via PayPal with a major credit card:
Q: Why should you become a member?
A: The Dill Pickle Food Co-op will be open to all shoppers, but the strength and health of our Co-op depends on our membership base. Membership unites us with hundreds of other area families who believe in and support this shopping alternative. As a member/owner, your financial investment goes towards building a better Co-op and a better community through the events we will sponsor, the products we will carry, and the local and small family farms and businesses that we will support.
Q: Who can join?
A: Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18.
Q: What benefits do I get for being a member?
A: Membership entitles you to be an active participant in the governance of the store. All members have an equal say regardless of how much they have invested. All members receive a membership card, a newsletter and will receive special 'members only' sales and discounts at the store.
Q: How much does a membership cost?
A: To become a member, you must purchase $50 in co-op stock a year for five years. After five years you will have invested $250 into the co-op. This money can be refunded to you upon request if you choose to leave the co-op, provided that the co-op is in good financial standing. By law members are allowed to purchase up to $500 in co-op stock and we encourage you to do that so that we can build equity. We expect to implement a low-income payment plan to ease the burden of membership over a period of months for those with limited means.
Q: How will I know that my payment was received?
A: Once we receive your payment we will send a confirmation email, then within two weeks you will receive your membership card and welcome letter in the mail. If you do not hear from us in a timely manner please contact our membership coordinator Jen Cozad.