- build a joyful, welcoming, accessible grocery store that is inviting to all communities
- honor and expand diverse cultures of delicious and healthy food
- gather workers, local producers, and consumers to create a thriving, resilient food system
- strive to end racism and address social and economic inequality
- foster mutual understanding and respect for differences
Common Share Food Cooperative
Our Purpose
Owned by workers and consumers, the Common Share Food Cooperative is a grocery store that draws together the diverse communities of the Amherst area in an inclusive space supporting food justice and local resilience. To achieve our mission, we will: