Our doors are open to everyone, seven days a week. While anyone can shop here, Member-Owners play a vital part in supporting the Co-op and the greater community while enjoying special benefits, discounts, and offers.
MEMBERSHIP HOW-TO
1. Fill Out A Membership Form
Complete a membership application at Customer Service. When you apply you must purchase at least on $10 share in the Co-op.
2. Stay Current
To stay current purchase a share every 90 days. By investing in shares, members contribute to the working capital of the cooperative. At any time, shareholders can request a full refund of their invested shares.
3. Skip A Share?
You can skip the purchase of one or more shares and resume at a later date. You are still a Co-op member with voting rights, but you will not receive additional member benefits. To resume investing and reactivate your discount, just purchase a share.
4. Go Fair Share
After you purchase 20 shares (a $200 investment) you are a fully invested, Fair Share member. Once you reach Fair Share status, you no longer need to buy shares to receive all the benefits of membership.
5. Use Your Member Card
You will be given a permanent Member card with your account number on it. Each time you check out, show your member card to receive your patronage dividend. If you forget your Member card, save your receipt-show your Member care and receipt within 30 days to receive the discount
Fill Out A Membership Form
Complete a membership application at Customer Service. When you join, you must purchase at least on $10 share in the Co-op.
Skip A Share?
You can skip the purchase of one or more shares and resume at a later date. You are still a Co-op member with voting rights, but you will not receive additional member benefits. To resume investing and reactivate your account, just purchase a share.
Go Fair Share
After you purchase 20 shares (a $200 investment), you are a fully invested, Fair Share member. Once you reach Fair Share status, you no longer need to buy shares to receive all the benefits of membership.
Stay Current
To stay current, purchase a share every 90 days. By investing in shares, members contribute to the working capital of the cooperative. At any time, shareholders can request a full refund of their invested shares.
Use Your Member Card
Each time you shop present your member card to receive a patronage dividend on store purchases in years when the Co-op nets a profit.
BENEFITS OF CO-OP MEMBERSHIP
Member appreciation discounts are offered to all members four times a year. You pick the day, we give you10% off shopping that day, no matter how many times you visit us! Valid for one day each quarter.
Receive a special 10% off coupon when you purchase your 20th and final share.
It pays to stock up on the items you use regularly. All shoppers can special order a case of a product and get 5% off the shelf price; Members save 10%. Visit Customer Service to place a special order.
With sufficient annual earnings, UNF profits will be returned to owners
in proportion to their purchases in the form of patronage dividends.
Members 65 and over receive a permanent 2% discount. Senior members current on their shares also receive an additional 2% discount Monday – Saturday from8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and all day Sunday for a grand total of 4%.
Vote for the Board of Directors and in other decision-making elections,
run for the Board, attend our annual Member Meeting in April.
Opt into e-receipts