Because we are still experiencing supply instability and operational challenges related to COVID-19, we are cancelling this weekend’s Big 10 Member Discount Days. We are looking ahead to brighter days and preparing for an extended Big 10 in June. Mark your calendars for June 17 – 21 (5 days) where all Co-Opportunity members will save 10% storewide.

This decision was based on our goal of maintaining a safe environment for both staff and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In short, our popular discount weekend just makes it that more challenging for us to keep our store free of crowds, clean, and well-stocked. Thanks again for your patience and understanding as we navigate what is best for all.

Effective immediately, we are requiring all staff members and customers to wear facial coverings at all times while inside the co-op. Facial coverings need not be medical-grade masks or N95 respirators, but can be fabric coverings, such as scarves and bandanas.

Also, Beginning Friday, April 10th, as detailed in Mayor Garcetti’s April 7th Worker Protection Order, customers who are not willing to wear a face covering over their nose and mouths will be asked to leave the store.

Here’s a brief review of other safety procedures and tips already in place:

• Do not enter the store if you feel sick.
• Reusable bags, mugs, or containers of any kind should NOT be brought inside the store.
• Keep 6 feet of distance between yourself, other shoppers and staff.
• Only touch items that you intend to buy.
• Limit your frequency of shopping trips and shop alone if possible.
• Come prepared with a shopping list and limit your time inside the store.
• Use credit/debit cards or Apple or Google Pay to reduce the number of times cashiers must touch cash. We understand that it isn’t always possible but we appreciate the effort if you can.
• Consider ordering groceries for delivery through Instacart.

All posted policies and practices are subject to change in response to this health crisis. Please check this page for the latest.

We sincerely appreciate the cooperation that our community has shown as we’ve implemented so many new procedures.

In consideration of social distancing, and to help out the many essential workers that need to eat too, we’ve decided to close at 9 pm beginning this Saturday, April 4th. Opening hours, including our high risk hour remain unchanged: 7am – 8am. We’re hoping this will be a big help for our community.

Starting tomorrow, we will not be allowing customers to bring in their own bags, mugs, and bulk containers. This is just another temporary practice we’re putting into place to prevent the spread of the virus.

Special Orders

We are unable to take special orders at this time.

Beginning Thursday, March 19th, we will be opening both stores from 7am – 8am exclusively to serve members of our community who are over 65 or are part of our more vulnerable higher risk populations. We request customers not at high risk to wait until after 8am to shop.

Dear Co-Opportunity Owners and Customers,

At Co-Opportunity Market, the safety and well-being of our owners, customers and staff is our top priority. Each time you shop at the co-op, you place your trust in our standards at every level. To further ensure your confidence in visiting our stores as Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, we want to communicate what we’re doing to help protect the health of our community.

What We’re Doing:

• We continue our rigorous cleaning and disinfecting at high touch areas such as carts, registers, credit card keypads, elevators, bulk bins, kitchens, prep and break rooms.
• We are reinforcing proper handwashing techniques with staff through multiple channels – reminding them verbally and through additional signage. We will soon be installing hand sanitizing machines in-store as an extra precaution.
• Staff has been advised to stay home and promptly receive medical treatment if they are feeling ill. Our co-op has a generous paid time off policy and we will work with staff members impacted by COVID-19 on a case-by-case basis.
• With the increased demand nationwide for sanitizers and sanitized wipes, we have been having difficulty obtaining them for our stores. We are working hard to source these necessities from a wide variety of suppliers.
• We have built up inventory on cleaning products, hand soaps, water, paper goods (toilet paper and paper towels), pantry staples, immunity builders and wellness items.
• In Prepared Foods, our food safety standards remain at a high level. All team members have completed food safety training and wear gloves and hats while serving customers.
• We cancelled all in-store demos, including our wine and beer tastings in Culver City, until further notice.

What You Can Do:

• When paying, we encourage you to use Apple Pay or Google Pay for contactless payment – available at all of our registers.
• We encourage those who are not able to visit us in person to utilize delivery services – Instacart, Postmates, and Grubhub.
• As our staff works tirelessly around the clock, please remember to show your gratitude through your kindness and patience.

As you know, the Coronavirus situation in our community is moving rapidly. We are following the developments closely and as we receive new information from public health officials and organizations, we will adjust quickly in order to protect our community. Our thoughts are with everyone around the world who has been impacted by COVID-19.Please take care of yourselves and each other.

Peace,

Mike Bowen
General Manager
Co-Opportunity Market