Missoula Community Co-op- Mission, Vision and Principles

	Missoula Community Co-op
	a cooperatively run grocery
	democratic participation -- local sustainability -- cooperation

Missoula Community Co-op

1500 Burns Street

Missoula, MT 59802

Mail to:

Missoula Community Co-op

P.O. Box 8974

Missoula, MT 59807

(406)880-2667 cell

(406)728-2369 office

coop-kitchen@montana.com

Our Mission

The mission of the Missoula Community Co-op is to operate a member-run food cooperative that provides and promotes affordable access to local and healthful food while creating a vibrant forum for broadening community awareness and fostering collective creativity. Our model embodies a participatory and democratic business structure that operates for the benefit of its members, the community and the earth.

Our Vision

The Missoula Community Cooperative (Co-op) is a member run and collectively managed food cooperative inspired and driven by the active participation of our members. The Co-op operates as a model for economic, social and environmental justice and sustainability that builds partnerships with local farmers and producers and provides access to healthy, affordable and local foods. The Co-op is a community resource; a place to gather, exchange ideas and to learn through classes and workshops. It is a forum for discussion and a catalyst for action; we advocate for and are responsive to the greater needs of the Missoula community.

Principles behind the Missoula Community Co-op

Providing the highest quality nutrition in fresh, local, bulk, and natural foods at an affordable price.
Working with other members to achieve the best working environment possible.
Uniting consumers with our local producers and strengthening the economy through the exchange of locally produced commodities, goods, and services.
Promoting member participation at every level in a welcoming and accessible space.
Creating a community gathering place where food and nutrition education is accessible.
Participating in the operation of a democratically run business where your voice counts.
Bringing the "neighborhood market" back to life and fostering livability and neighborhood vitality.