2025–2026 Impact Report
We cultivate a healthy community through food, culture, and economy.
The year at a glance
Food
Providing high-quality, healthy, and local foods and goods through an economically sustainable business model.
33%
of products sold in our stores were local and regional products.
72%
of sales in our meat, produce, and bulk departments were for USDA-certified organic products.
“As a downtown employee, this is by far the best option for an affordable, nourishing, fast lunch break.”
Anonymous Customer Survey Respondent
Our first-ever Co-op Choice Awards
The Co-op held its first-ever Co-op Choice Awards, where members voted for their favorites.
“We are insanely lucky to have the Coop in Bozeman. Having access to the best salad bar in town on a daily basis is an absolute blessing. The kitchen and bakery crew are performing on such a superior level and it’s so impressive. I will always be a loyal customer because of the amazing people who allow this place to function and grow.”
Tay O., Google Review
Our Financial Reality
The Co-op had $31.72 million in sales in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. That may sound like a lot (that’s a lot of groceries!), but sales are not the same as profit. The grocery industry exists on slim margins. In a good year, we generate 1 penny of every dollar in profit (while big box grocery stores make 3 or 4).
Like many households and businesses, the Co-op is navigating an economy marked by continued cost increases and economic uncertainty. The rising cost of food, wages, and other operating expenses affects both what it costs us to run our stores and what it costs our members to put food on the table. This fiscal year, our sales grew 3%, roughly in line with the 2.7% increase in food prices nationally, meaning our growth was largely keeping pace with rising costs rather than representing significant growth in the number of items we sold.
This financial reality makes the continued support of our members especially important. When you choose to shop at the Co-op, your grocery dollars help sustain a strong, locally-owned business and the community we share.
Profit on every $1 in sales
Each dot is one penny.
The Co-op: about 1¢
Big box grocers: 3–4¢
Keeping pace with rising costs
2025–2026 fiscal year
Our growth was largely keeping pace with food prices, not a big jump in the amount of items we sold.
Culture
Setting the bar for an all-welcoming place founded on kindness, respect, and dignity.
Caring for our staff
Health insurance premiums paid
100% of health insurance premiums were paid by the Co-op. The average employer pays 85%.
“Knowing we are helping local economies and nourishing people at the same time is incredibly rewarding.”
Sarah P., Bakery Manager
Growing our membership
1,192
new members joined the Co-op, our largest annual membership growth in over 10 years. Our total active membership base is at 14,602.
"Being a Co-op member allows me to support the Gallatin County economy in multiple ways. I support a community-owned business that has a clear vision and mission, one that values diversity in its workforce. I support local farms, ranches and small businesses who sell their products at the Co-op year-round. And I support fresh, organic prepared foods to eat at the Co-op or to take home."
Dayle Hayes, Member since 2015
Our New Look
In May 2026, we introduced a rebrand rooted in something we’ve always believed: when farmers, staff, and member-owners all contribute, something richer comes out of it. Our new soup pot logo captures that idea, while “Made Here For You” gives visible credit to the bread, pastries, soups, and other foods our staff prepares in-house every day. The rebrand also gave us a clearer way to talk about value: your dollar doesn’t go to a distant CEO, it circulates locally, supporting farms like Chance Farm and B Bar Ranch, fair wages, and community investment. At its core, this rebrand allows us to tell our almost 50-year story more clearly, so more members understand what makes cooperative ownership different.
Economy
Supporting the growth and success of locally-owned businesses.
887,621
shopping trips were made by our community at both of our stores.
Keeping it local
“When I shop at the Co-op, I know I’m getting quality. To see our ghee there, alongside products I trust, feels really special.”
Surya Milner, Empress of Ghee
Caring for our valley
Giving back
$57.8k donated to local causes
$57.8k
total
$38.6k
raised through Apple a Day
$19.2k
other donations to local causes
$38.6k of the $57.8k in donations were raised through our Apple a Day program.
“I thoroughly enjoy that I can get local food at my Coop where I actually can meet and know the produce farmers and ranchers. The security that gives me means everything to me.”
Anonymous Customer Survey Respondent
Thank you, Members
When you choose to shop at the Co-op, your grocery dollars help sustain a strong, locally-owned business and the community we share.
