Coos Head Food Coop

What Coos Head Food Coop does

Coos Head Food Co-op is a member-owned cooperative grocery store operating a single retail location at 353 S. 2nd Street in Coos Bay, Oregon. Founded in 1971 as a community buying club, it has operated continuously for over 53 years and now functions as a community hub offering groceries, produce, meat, deli/prepared foods, bulk items, health and wellness products, and beer and wine. The co-op emphasizes locally and regionally sourced products from area farmers, ranchers, fishermen, bakers, and artisans, and operates sustainability infrastructure including solar panels, composting, a bioswale, and a Green Team Committee.

The business is structured around member ownership: a one-time $150 equity payment confers ownership, voting rights, and access to member benefits including 10% appreciation-month discounts, 10% off special orders, a free 10th deli item, and potential patronage dividends. Approximately 7 employees run the operation; revenue is generated primarily through in-store retail transactions across six merchandising departments, supplemented by deli prepared-food sales, special-order case discounts (10%), monthly Co+op Deals promotions, and the Co+op Basics everyday-low-price program covering 120+ items. Community-facing programs — Double Up Food Bucks (SNAP/EBT produce matching up to $20/transaction), Round Up For Change (rotating nonprofit donations), The Coos Food Project (food donation drives), and Community Cooking classes with the Coos Bay Public Library — extend the commercial footprint into food access and education.

Technology is minimal: the public site runs on Squarespace with an exposed but inactive shopping cart, and no proprietary technology, AI, mobile app, or delivery service is in evidence. Distribution is single-channel and single-store, with no wholesale, online fulfillment, or multi-location footprint. The organization is privately held as a cooperative, domiciled in Oregon, with no parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Coos Head Food Coop

Legal name

Coos Head Food Co-op

Website

https://coosheadfoodcoop.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coos Head Food Co-op is a member-owned cooperative grocery store in Coos Bay, Oregon, founded in 1971, operating a single retail location serving local shoppers with locally sourced groceries, deli items, and community programs including SNAP matching and member benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cooperative Grocery Retail

NAICS

Grocery and Convenience Retailers (4451)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411)

akta.pro primary industry

Member-Owned Food Cooperatives (CRAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Natural/Organic Food Co-ops & Community Natural Grocers (CRAHAEAJ), Food Co-ops with In-Store Prepared Foods & Deli (CRAHALAF), Farm-to-Consumer Cooperative Markets (Local Producer Co-ops) (CRAHALAG), Food Co-ops with Online Ordering & Pickup/Delivery (CRAHALAH)

Keywords

• Cooperative grocery retail
• Organic food store
• Locally sourced produce
• Prepared deli foods
• Community food coop

Headquarters

HQ city

Coos Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Grocery Sales: Physical retail store offering groceries, produce, meat, deli items, beer and wine, health and wellness products. Primary revenue stream from in-store customer purchases.
2. Deli Prepared Foods: Grab-and-go deli with sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and fresh-squeezed juices. Open until 3pm Monday-Saturday with pre-made options on Sundays.
3. Membership Equity: One-time equity payment of $150 for co-op membership. No annual fees. Members receive discounts, special pricing, and potential patronage dividends when co-op is profitable.
4. Special Orders: Members can special order cases of products at 10% discount. Additional revenue from bulk and case purchases.
5. Co+op Deals Monthly Sales: Monthly promotional pricing on trusted brands through Co+op Deals program, driving volume sales and customer acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Coos Head Food Co-op operates a single physical retail grocery store at 353 S. 2nd Street in Coos Bay, Oregon, selling locally sourced and organic groceries, produce, meat, seafood, deli prepared foods, health and wellness products, and beer and wine. The co-op supplements its retail operations with member-only benefits (discounts, patronage dividends) and community-facing programs including SNAP/EBT produce matching, charitable rounding, food donations, cooking classes, and a sustainability initiative with solar and composting.

Product overview

Coos Head Food Co-op is a cooperative grocery store operating as a single-location retail business rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings center on a curated selection of local and organic grocery products organized into department-level offerings: the Grab and Go Deli (sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and beverages), Bulk Department (spices, grains, nuts, oils), Produce Department, Meat Department, Health and Wellness Department, and Beer and Wine Department. The co-op supplements its grocery offerings with value-add programs including Co+op Deals (monthly discount program), Co+op Basics (everyday low prices on 120+ items), and member-only benefits such as the 10th Free sandwich program and annual patronage dividends. Community-facing initiatives include Double Up Food Bucks (SNAP matching), Round Up For Change (donation rounding), The Coos Food Project (food donations), Community Cooking classes, and a Sustainability Program featuring solar panels and composting. The co-op was founded in 1971 and is located in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bulk and Grocery Department Bulk grocery section selling rice, pasta, cereal, spices, nuts, oils, vinegars, and similar staples by weight, allowing customers to buy only what they need while reducing food waste and plastic packaging. Targets local Coos Bay shoppers seeking zero-waste and organic staples.
• Grab and Go Deli Fresh deli counter offering sandwiches ($6.99-$9.99), wraps ($7.99-$9.99), soups ($3.00-$9.99), salads ($8.99-$9.99), dips and dressings ($6.99-$19.99/lb), coffee, tea, scones, and freshly squeezed juices ($2.25-$12.75). Targets shoppers seeking ready-to-eat meals and beverages.
• Produce Department Fresh, locally sourced fruits and vegetables sourced from regional farmers, offering in-season produce at peak flavor. Targets shoppers prioritizing local and organic produce in Coos County.
• Meat Department Locally sourced meat and seafood including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and fish supplied by regional ranchers, farmers, and fishermen. Targets shoppers seeking locally raised proteins.
• Health and Wellness Department Health and wellness department offering supplements, vitamins, essential oils, toiletry items, and personal grooming essentials. Targets shoppers looking for natural health products alongside their grocery purchases.
• Beer and Wine Department Selection of craft beer, wine, ciders, and seltzers from local and regional producers. Targets shoppers seeking locally produced alcoholic beverages.
• Co-op Membership Membership grants co-op ownership via a one-time $150 equity payment (with installment option), voting rights, board election participation, 10% bi-monthly appreciation discount (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec), 10% off special orders, select brand pricing, 10th deli item free, and potential annual patronage dividends when the co-op is profitable. Targets Coos County residents who want to invest in and govern a local cooperative.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 120 everyday low-price items through Co+op Basics program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coos Bay Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for monthly Community Cooking with the Co-op virtual cooking classes. Library hosts registration and provides platform. Classes offer vegetarian/vegan recipes on budget with 10 free $25 ingredient vouchers per session.
• The Ark ProjectminorOthersCurrent Round Up For Change recipient. The Ark Project provides basic needs, crisis intervention, advocacy, and essential support services to houseless children and youth ages 0-21 and their families throughout Coos County, Oregon.
• 7 Devils Brewery & Tap RoomminorOthersHost venue for Fall Co-op Member Meeting events. Located at 247 South 2nd Street, Coos Bay, OR.
• Black Market GourmetminorOthersHost venue for Spring Member Meeting at 495 Central Ave., Coos Bay, OR. Meeting features lunch, raffles, and co-op updates.
• Advanced HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Engagement Manager Sam Baugh participates in Community Cooking with the Co-op classes, demonstrating healthy recipes.
• Local Farmers, Bakers, Artisans, and VendorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-op sources products from local vendors, farmers, bakers, and artisans. Vendor application process available for local producers to sell at co-op. Local produce sourced from regional farms.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Natural Grocers: National publicly traded natural and organic grocery chain competing in the same broader category. Comparable in natural/organic positioning and grab-and-go deli offerings, but operates at much larger scale and is investor-owned.

Others

• Whole Foods Market: National premium organic and natural grocery chain owned by Amazon. Overlaps in organic assortment, prepared foods, and local sourcing emphasis, but operates as a broad incumbent with vastly greater scale and digital infrastructure.
• National Co+op Grocers: Cooperative services organization supporting retail food co-ops across the U.S. with buying, marketing, and operational services. Comparable as a parent-support ecosystem that Coos Head Food Co-op is part of, but not a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Davis Food Co-op: Community-owned food co-op serving a single college-town region with similar local producer partnerships and member benefits. Comparable in cooperative membership structure, sustainability initiatives, and small-community retail format.
• Wheatsville Food Co-op: Member-owned food co-op operating community grocery stores with emphasis on local sourcing and cooperative governance. Directly comparable in single-region member-owned cooperative model and community engagement programs.
• PCC Community Markets: Member-owned Pacific Northwest food co-op operating multiple grocery locations, with strong emphasis on organic, local sourcing and community programs. Directly comparable in cooperative governance model and natural/organic positioning, though larger in scale.
• People's Food Co-op: Portland, Oregon member-owned food co-op with a similar department structure (produce, deli, bulk, wellness) and direct farmer relationships. Comparable in cooperative model, community programs, and natural/organic assortment.
• New Seasons Market: Oregon-based natural and organic grocery chain operating in the Pacific Northwest. Highly comparable in local sourcing, prepared deli offerings, and sustainability ethos, serving a similar values-driven customer base though structured as a for-profit employee-owned company.
• Ashland Food Co-op: Oregon-based member-owned food co-op with a similar small-town Oregon operating context and values-driven assortment. Comparable in cooperative model, local sourcing, and community-facing programming.
• Co-opportunity Cooperative: Member-owned food co-op operating community grocery stores with democratic governance and member benefits. Directly comparable in cooperative ownership structure, member discounts, and community programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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