Founded in 1970 by the members of a food - buying club , the co-op is owned by over 3000 member owners .
Is a member of the National Cooperative Grocers Association and the United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives .
Founded in 1970 by the members of a food - buying club , the co-op is owned by over 3000 member owners and is a member of the National Cooperative Grocers Association and the United States Federation of Worker Cooperatives .