The Values of River Market Community Co-op

These are the values we hold in common and which are instrumental to our success:

Healthy Planet, Healthy People

We believe in a web of life that connects food, the earth and her people. To fulfill our share of the responsibility, we continuously educate ourselves, our owners and our customers about the environment, health and the food we eat.

Best Food Available

We believe that the healthiest food is fresh, in its purest state, with the fewest additives and the least processing. Trust us to offer only products that meet our strict quality, health and ethical standards.

Relationships and Community

We believe in weaving a community one relationship at a time, and that our co-op plays a vital role in building these relationships. We help farmers, suppliers, owner members, shoppers and employees all build relationships through our shared interest in food and health. And we believe in being kind to each other.

Unique Shopping Experience

When you shop at River Market, you can expect a beautiful, inviting and relaxing store, and an energized, knowledgeable, friendly staff. Depend on us to provide exemplary healthy products that support local producers and sustainable agriculture, and activities that strengthen the community, and our socially responsible business.

Business Success with a Conscience

We believe River Market must be a profitable business if we wish to succeed, and that profit and values together define success for us. We recognize our responsibility to our owner members, lenders and employees to build the store into a successful business that is both profitable and has a conscience.