Thanks for becoming part of the Manly Food Co-op!

What did I just sign up for?

A cooperative is a member-owned business or organization democratically controlled by its members. 

Read more about the Manly Food Co-op mission and structure here.

Or read more about the cooperative movement and its seven guiding principles here.

How does the not-for-profit bit work?

We exist only to benefit our members, not external shareholders. Any surplus is returned to our members via lower prices, shop improvements, free or low cost events and other member perks.

The more people shop with us, the cheaper it gets for everyone!

Aren’t independent stores expensive?

You’ll find that many things such as organic fresh produce are cheaper than at the supermarket.

Make sure you take advantage of our low-cost Basics range, which includes 30+ staples from canned tomatoes through to rice and potatoes.

Or buy a whole bag of a bulk product and get an extra 5% off at the till. Ask staff for bag sizes and to pre-order.

You can also earn store credit by referring your friends.

How can I increase my discount?

The Co-op is run by a large cohort of volunteers, who all receive an additional 15% off their shopping, excluding the Basics range and bread.

We ask our volunteers to contribute 1-2 hours a week in return for their extra discount.

Find out about current vacancies in our weekly newsletter or here. Or complete this volunteer expression of interest form if you have other skills you’d love to share.