Thank you for your interest in the Central Brooklyn Food Co-op! Without good neighbors like you, we would be unable to fulfill our mission of ensuring access to affordable and fresh food within our mostly-of-color, low-and-moderate-income community.

To become a member:

1. Pay your joining fee and investment (instructions below)

2. Attend an orientation 

Payment Options: Decide which plan is right for you. Pay your joining fee and investment fee when you sign up. 

REGULAR PAYMENT PLAN: 

$25 Joining Fee 

$125 Investment 

INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN: 

$25 Joining Fee 

$125 Investment 

Paid in 6 monthly installments of $25 

REDUCED PAYMENT PLAN: For members receiving income assistance.*

$5 Joining Fee

$15 Investment 

*The following types of income assistance are accepted for the reduced investment fee. 

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Medicaid
• WIC
• Family Health Plus
• Section 8 Housing Subsidy
• Earned income tax credit
• Currently enrolled as a student (full-time or part-time)

DEFERRED PAYMENTS PLAN: 

$5 Joining Fee (Regular Rate) or $1 Joining Fee (Reduced Rate) due up front

The rest of your investment can be deferred for 3, 6 or 9 months. More information is available on the Deferred Payments Plan page!