GreenTree is a cooperatively owned grocery store located in Mt. Pleasant, MI. We are open to the public and everyone is welcome to shop. Our goal is to provide healthy, earth-friendly food that meets high quality standards and to provide information and education to the people of Mid Michigan. We believe in supporting local farmers and producers, and in helping people to make informed choices about their own health and their impact on the greater environment.In order to better meet those goals, we have partnered with other Co-ops through the National Co+op Grocers. To find Co-ops in other parts of the country, check out the Co-op Finder.
We accept cash, credit/debit cards, checks, and food stamps.
How the Co-op Works
Anyone can shop at the Co-op without joining, but many members of the Mt. Pleasant community have chosen to support GreenTree by doing so. Each person who wishes to join the Co-op and become an Owner has purchased a share in the store. Every Owner has an equal chance to participate. Find out more about becoming an Owner here.
GreenTree was founded on the 7 Cooperative Principles:
1. Voluntary and Open Membership: Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all people able to use its services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
2. Democratic Member Control: Cooperatives are democratic organizations controlled by their members—those who buy the goods or use the services of the cooperative—who actively participate in setting policies and making decisions.
3. Members’ Economic Participation: Members contribute equally to, and democratically control, the capital of the cooperative. This benefits members in proportion to the business they conduct with the cooperative rather than on the capital invested.
4. Autonomy and Independence: Cooperatives are autonomous, self-help organizations controlled by their members. If the co-op enters into agreements with other organizations or raises capital from external sources, it is done so based on terms that ensure democratic control by the members and maintains the cooperative’s autonomy.
5. Education, Training, and Information: Cooperatives provide education and training for members, elected representatives, managers and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their cooperative. Members also inform the general public about the nature and benefits of cooperatives.
6. Cooperation Among Cooperatives: Cooperatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the cooperative movement by working together through local, national, regional and international structures.
7. Concern for Community: While focusing on member needs, cooperatives work for the sustainable development of communities through policies and programs accepted by the members.
8. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Cooperatives believe we are stronger when a proactive effort is put forth to engage everyone in governance, management, and representation.
One of the ways we participate in Principle 7 and show our concern for community is with our Register Round up program. Your organization can apply to be a recipient by filling out and submitting this form.