Sat 9-7, Sun 10-7
Phone: 651-646-6686
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I have to be a member to shop at the coop?
- Why become a member?
- Is the coop more expensive than a regular store?
- How do I get there?
- How do I shop at the coop?
Do I have to be a member to shop at the coop?
No, not at all - many of our regular customers are not members. All are welcome.Why become a member?
There are many reasons you might choose to become a member.Is the coop more expensive than a regular store?
Not really. It depends on the types of foods you buy. If you buy a lot of processed foods with the emphasis on convenience, then you may pay more. If you eat more whole foods, that you prepare at home, then you will pay less to shop at the coop. The coop becomes even more competitive if you become a working member and get a discount.
Two of our members wrote an article for the newsletter
which compared pricing and convenience at the coop versus those qualities at a
discount warehouse grocery. You can read it here... their findings might surprise you...
How do I get there
For maps, driving directions and bus routes, please see our
directions page.
How do I shop at the Co-op?
Many new customers come through the co-op each month. For some people, the
first time shopping at a co-op can be confusing. Here are some tips to help
you with your shopping experience.
- Prices: Pick up a clip board and pencil at the check-out counter to keep track of prices and PLUs. For bakery items, you will need the price. For bulk items, you will need the PLU (price look up). In the produce section, note the price and whether it is sold by the pound or by the item.
- Containers: You are welcome to bring your own for bulk shopping. Otherwise, you may purchase plastic bags and containers at the co-op. Scoops and funnels are available in the bulk section to help you fill your containers. (There is also a broom for spills!) Remember to weigh your container before filling it.
- When you get to the checkout counter: If you are a member, please have your member card ready! If you are not a member, there is no need to feel guilty. You will not hear us on your radio saying, "You shop here every day; please help us pay for this fine service." You are always welcome at Hampden Park Co-op.
- If you need help or have a question, please feel free to ask.