Our profits are your profits because our members are also our owners. We’re 100% Calgary owned and operated.
Membership has some great perks for you, but it also means you are joining a cooperative that takes care of your community. And the best part? Membership is just $1.
With your Calgary Co-op membership you can:
1. Download the member-exclusive Calgary Co-op App, and score big with new ways to save and weekly prizes. Plus, instantly earn $5 Calgary Co-op Bonus Cash when you download.*
2. Receive your share of the profits and earn equity in the cooperative through the annual patronage return.
3. Have your say! Vote at the annual general meeting and the annual Director Election.
4. Be part of a cooperative that gives millions back your community.
6. Gain access to exclusive offers and discounts.
7. Join us as we proudly support local!
Become a member*Business and Charity memberships are not eligible to use the app or participate in the app-specific programs.
Calgary Co-op members can purchase a lifetime membership for $1, granting them one share and equal decision-making power—one member, one vote. At the end of the year, member-owners participate in profit sharing, known as Patronage, which includes cash and equity shares.
Businesses and non-profit organizations can take advantage of Calgary Co-op memberships too!
Opening a business or charity membership allows you to keep business expenses separate (and easier to track) for year end and taxation purposes.
The patronage return (and any resulting T4A) is created for the membership, and therefore claimed by the business, not an individual. The annual patronage return is paid out as an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) once the business or charity has registered their membership on our Business and Charity accounts page.
We give back to those who give back. Calgary Co-op offers a 5% discount for registered charities on almost all purchases* they make at Calgary Co-op Food stores. Purchase your charity membership today.
Who is eligible?
To qualify, organizations must have a charitable registration number with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and have a Calgary Co-op membership.
Non-profit groups not registered with the CRA are not eligible, but are welcome to apply for donations from Calgary Co-op as outlined in our Community Investment Program.
How does the Charity Plus discount work?
Show your organization’s Charity Plus card at the checkout at any Calgary Co-op food store and eligible items will automatically receive a 5% discount. You’ll see the total savings at the bottom of every grocery receipt.
*What items are not eligible for the Charity Plus discount?
Advertised Specials, In-Store Specials, Price Drop Sale Items and Special Ticket offers, lottery, gift cards and prescriptions. No discount provided at Wine Spirits Beer or Cannabis stores, Gas Stations or Home Health Care locations.
How do I register?
Complete the application form below. If you application is approved, you will receive two Charity Plus cards in the mail. We will contact you if your application is declined.
Annual Patronage Return
Purchases made at Calgary Co-op food, liquor and cannabis stores, home health care locations and gas stations with your organization’s Calgary Co-op membership number qualify for Patronage. Register your charity online to receive your T4A, Patronage Statement and eligible Patronage Return amount via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
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