As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our purchasing choices and consider supporting our local communities. One way to do this is by shopping at cooperatives—a great opportunity to support an inclusive, democratic and equitable economy.Â
Why #ShopCoop?
Empowering Local Communities Cooperatives are more than just businesses; they are democratic organizations owned and operated by their members. By shopping from cooperatives, you directly contribute to the well-being of your community. Â
Ethical and Sustainable Practices Cooperatives prioritize ethical and sustainable practices in their operations. Many cooperatives emphasize fair trade, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility. Â
Diverse Product Offerings  Cooperatives span various industries, offering multiple products and services. By exploring cooperatives in your area, you can discover hidden gems and support the growth of local entrepreneurs.Â
Community Engagement and Education Cooperatives are known for their commitment to community engagement and education. Many cooperatives organize events, workshops, and educational programs to raise awareness about pressing issues and provide valuable knowledge to their members and the wider community.  Â
This holiday season let’s make a conscious effort to support cooperatives and uplift our communities. Here are a few of our favorite cooperatives to shop from or donate to during the holiday season.Â
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| Arizmendi Association of Cooperatives Morning pastries, artisan breads and gourmet pizza. |
Ace Hardware Hardware, home improvement, lawn and garden, tools and more. |
| Cabot Creamery Award-winning cheese and other dairy products. |
Alaska Peony Cooperative Alaska grown premium peonies. |
| Care Pharmacies Cooperative Co-op of independent community and retail specialty pharmacies. |
Artisans Cooperative Online handmade marketplace. |
| Equal Exchange Fair trade and organic coffee, chocolate, tea, cocoa and snacks. |
Backyard Farming Co-op Community farming initiative. |
| Frontier Co-op Sustainably sourced and organic spices, herbs and botanicals. |
Black Food Justice Just food and land revolution. |
| Organic Valley Award-winning organic milk, cheese, butter and healthy snacks. |
Breadhive Cafe & Bakery Baked goods, cafe items and more. |
| Pachamama Coffee 100 percent farmer-owned coffee roaster. |
Brightly Eco-friendly cleaning services. |
| Real Pickles Organic fermented vegetables. |
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| Circle Yoga Yoga classes, books, equipment and gift cards. |
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| Equal Exchange Fair trade and organic coffee, chocolate, tea, cocoa and snacks. |
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| Firestorm Bookstore Co-op Books, coffee and community. |
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| Green Mountain Spinnery Natural fiber yarn, patterns, books and accessories. |
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| Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative Screen prints, downloadable graphics. |
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| Liberty Graphics T-shirts Water-based ink t-shirt printer. |
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| Palestinian Soap Company Palestinian American direct distributor of Nablus soaps. |
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| Pecan Milk Cooperative Organic nut milks. |
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| Red Emma’s Books, food, baked goods, coffee and gift cards. |
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| REI Co-op Gear, apparel and footwear for outdoor and fitness activities. |
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| Seattle Wholesale Growers Market Seasonal flowers and foliage. |
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| Snow River Cooperative Wooden bowls and cutting boards. |
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| SymbiOp Garden Shop Ecological gift shop and native plant nursery. |
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| TESA Collective Co-opoly and other games and tools for social justice organizations. |
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| Ujamaa Collective Fair trade marketplace advancing African women. |
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| Worx Printing Worker-owned union cooperative printer. |
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