How To Join
Ownership is open to all. Annual ownership fees provide capital for Oryana to grow and improve.
The Oryana ownership fee consists of a $15 yearly equity deposit per person (refundable if you choose to cancel your membership in the future) and a $5 non-refundable administrative fee per individual.
To join, visit the Customer Service Desk at Oryana and fill out an application form. For more information on the benefits of becoming an owner, refer to Ownership Benefits.
Questions? Ask any Oryana employee or email us at [email protected].
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Owner Benefits
Our co-op wouldn’t exist without our 11,700+ owners. To show our appreciation and ensure your co-op meets your needs, we offer these benefits to all of our owners. Becoming an owner is easy and your benefits begin immediately; including a new member 10% discount to use on a full transaction whenever you wish!
Shopping Benefits:
Anytime Discount
Once you become an owner you can take 5% off six transactions of your choosing every year. Have family coming over? Refilling the fridge after a long absence? It’s a great time to use your benefits. It’s up to you when you choose to save!
Owner Discount Events
Four months out of the year, owners can save 10% off of one transaction of their choosing. This year’s Owner Appreciation Months are: February, May, September and December.
Pre-order Discounts
Buy a case of your favorite product and save 10-25%. Only our owners are eligible to receive our pre-order discount on special orders of large quantities or specialty products. Check with Customer Service for more details.
Patronage Rebate
When business allows, Oryana may choose to refund a percentage of the purchases you made at the co-op back to you at the end of the year. It’s the cooperative way of supporting our owners who in turn support their co-op. You can read more about the patronage rebate below.
Class Discounts
Sign up for any in-person cooking class and get $5 off the registration fee.
Local Benefits:
Local Like You Mean It
Co-ops, by design, are local entities. Oryana supports local growers, buys from local producers, provides a model workplace for our community and has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to local organizations. Your ownership ensures that your dollars get reinvested back into the community you love so much.
Community Partner Discounts
The co-op has some of the coolest friends. Your owner card is your ticket to extra savings at dozens of area businesses.
Other Benefits of Ownership:
Active Governance
Oryana takes ownership seriously. The co-op exists solely to fulfill the wants and needs of our owners, which means you have a voice. As an owner, you will elect Oryana’s Board of Directors and help to set the direction of Oryana for years to come. As an owner, you may also run for the board yourself.
Community
There’s over 11,000 Oryana owners who make caring and thoughtful decisions with their resources. You can learn more and connect with your co-op community in different ways:
- Fresh Press: Our seasonal digital magazine with the lastest news, recipes, info from management and the board of directors and more.
- Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter so you don’t miss any great co-op events, activities, discounts, or classes.
- Attend the annual General Ownership Meeting. We come together once a year to share a meal, hear the latest news from the co-op and elect new board owners.
*Note: The co-op is a living, thriving cooperative business. As such, benefits are subject to change. If such changes occur, ample communication to owners will be provided.
