Laura Marsh
New at the Co-op — March 2025

Your co-op loves to try new things. And, we’re proud to be one of the first stores around to offer some of grocery’s most exciting and innovative new products. Each month, we bring in a variety of food, drinks, supplements and body care items. Get to know what’s new this month!

New at the Co-op — March 2025
Erin Shea
GM Updates — March 2025

From the General Manager: Introducing our new Operations Director, Mainstreet Credit Union closing their location in the Lawrence store, the impact of tariffs, and more.

GM Updates — March 2025
Erin Shea
Co+op Explorers: Valentine's Day for Kids 💝

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Decorating + Strawberry Pink Frosting


Co+op Explorers: Valentine's Day for Kids 💝
Laura Marsh
2025 Change Recipients

The Merc Co+op is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Change for our Community program. “Change” gives shoppers the opportunity to donate their spare change to local organizations every time they shop. Each month, a different organization is featured as the recipient, and 100% of all donations collected go to that specific organization.

Since the program began in January 2014, we have raised over $700,000 for local nonprofits. 

2025 Change Recipients
Erin Shea
GM Updates — October 2024

The Merc Co+op is celebrating 50 years in grocery this fall and, and we hope you join us for the festivities coming up, which include our Board of Directors serving cake this Saturday in Lawrence and Sunday in KCK, local and Fair-Trade samples, and an open house event at the Watkins Museum of History. While looking back at the evolution of our co-op through the years, we also look ahead at the current changes underway. As we gear up for the holiday season, we’re excited to share updates on the final phases of our renovation project and the installation of our new coolers.

GM Updates — October 2024

Fresh Recipe Inspiration

Fresh Recipe Inspiration

August is National Peach Month! Be sure to celebrate all month long. Peaches—luscious, sweetly aromatic and delicious—are arguably the perfect fruit. It’s little wonder we use the word "peachy" to describe something being just right. Biting into a fresh, juicy peach is a wonderful way to revel in the delights of seasonal summer produce. The fresh fruit is also delicious in smoothies and atop cereal and crepes.

Co+op Ownership

Co+op Ownership

The co-op is a grocery store owned by the community. It operates to benefit its shoppers and owners. You’ve probably heard of some other co-ops such as Sunkist, and Land O’ Lakes; what makes us different is our values – good, local, and healthy food, sustainability, and community.

New at The Co-op

New at The Co-op

Your co-op loves to try new things. And, we’re proud to be one of the first stores around to offer some of grocery’s most exciting and innovative new products. Each month, we bring in a variety of food, drinks, supplements and body care items. Get to know what’s new this month!

A Statement from our Board

A Statement from our Board

We, the co-op’s Board of Directors, condemn discrimination and racism in our justice system. We stand with the Black community in effectuating change to fight against systemic racial injustice and police brutality. We support the creation of policy that eradicates this pervasive evil that has plagued our country for far too long.

Board Meeting Tonight

All co-op owners are invited to attend monthly board meetings. Meetings are generally held on the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. This month’s meeting is virtual. Please email board@themerc.coop for a link to join. Early in the agenda, the board reserves ten minutes of space to hear from owners who wish to address the board.

Here is tonight’s agenda.

You can contact the board by filling out the form below or by email at board@themerc.coop.

Click here to learn more about our board and view board meeting minutes.