Search shop cook learn participate join contact login Search form Search Co-op Principles The International Cooperative Alliance, representing cooperatives around the world, approved the following statement in 1996: The Statement on the Cooperative Identity Definition A cooperative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise. Values Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others. The cooperative principles are guidelines by which cooperatives put their values into practice. 1. Voluntary and Open Membership Cooperatives are voluntary organizations; open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political, or religious discrimination. 2. Democratic Member Control Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members, who actively participate in setting their policies and making decisions. 3. Member Economic Participation Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. 4. Autonomy and Independence Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. 5. Education, Training and Information Cooperatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives, managers, and employees, and they inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperation. 6. Cooperation among Co-operatives Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional, and international structures. 7. Concern for Community While focusing on members' needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through policies accepted by their members. Membership Weekly Sales Careers Hot Bar & Deli Menus Gift Cards Members Become a Member Benefits & Programs Member Work Member Meetings & Elections Board of Directors Farmers & Producers Local Food Statistics & Resources Farmer & Producer Profiles Become a Co-op Vendor Local Food Gaps Community Partners Donations & Sponsorships Career Seekers Overview Current Openings Benefits Facebook Twitter Instagram Yelp City Market, Onion River Co-op Burlington, VT Thanksgiving Hours Downtown: Wednesday, November 24: 7am - 9pm Thursday, November 25: Closed Friday, November 26: 9am - 9pm South End: Wednesday, November 24: 7am - 9pm Thursday, November 25: Closed Friday, November 26: 9am - 9pm Downtown 82 S. Winooski Ave Open 7am - 9pm every day South End 207 Flynn Ave Open 7am - 9pm every day Contact Us