This survey is to gather information for a bricks-and-mortar food co-op on the near west side. If you are interested in joining the food co-op, we would appreciate your feedback. The survey should take 15 minutes to complete.

A food co-op is a member owned grocery store. There are a number of different styles of food co-ops, but all of them share common values of group management and decision making, social responsibility, and equality. Most food co-ops strive to follow the Seven Cooperative Principles, which include:

• Voluntary & Open Membership
• Democratic Member Control
• Economic Participation
• Autonomy & Independence
• Education, Training & Information
• Cooperation among Cooperatives
• Concern for the Community