Member-owners have a chance to receive a patronage refund at the end of each fiscal year … are you getting one this year?

We expanded our store, and then a recession came. But we have such great co-op shoppers that the store still did well enough in fiscal year 2009 to give you patronage refund checks! This is a great reflection of the dedication of our co-op members and shoppers.

 As a member-owner of Valley Natural Foods, members are eligible to receive a patronage refund check. This is given to you in the form of a store credit you can use as cash in Valley Natural Foods. You can receive your check at the annual meeting on October 12. Visit www.valleynaturalfoods.com for more information.

If you are unable to attend the meeting you can pick up your check at the customer service desk beginning October 13, 2009.

The patronage refund checks are based on how much of a profit the store has made, the amount of money you as a member has shopped throughout the year (always tell the cashier your member number!) and one more thing. The board and management decide how much of the profit is needed to reinvest in the store. What is left over is given to you, the owners of the store.

Are you eligible?

You are eligible for the possibility of a refund check if you joined the co-op prior to the end of FY 2009 (June, 30, 2009). The possibility is based on how much you’ve spent at the store. Remember that if you joined the co-op after the end of FY 2009 you are not eligible for this round of patronage refund checks.

 Join today to begin building your account towards next year’s patronage refund! Learn About valley Natural Foods Membership

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