These local businesses offer outstanding, exclusive discounts to co-op owners. Just show your owner card to enjoy the perks, and tell them the co-op sent you. 

Whether you’re trying to reduce the amount of meat in your diet, exploring the “flexitarian” style of eating, or enthusiastically vegan, give these flavorful, protein-rich and plant-based recipes a try!

The Merc Co+op Board of Directors meets the first Monday of each month. Learn more about the Board, their meetings and responsibilties each month in their Board Report.

The Merc Co+op is committed to building a community - and through the Merc Works program, owners are rewarded for their volunteer service with our non-profit partners.

It’s our way of giving back to the folks who give, and another way our co-op supports the local organizations that create meaningful, lasting impact in our community. Hear from one owner volunteering with Friends of the Kaw!

Game day is about casual entertaining and good company (and football! how ‘bout them Chiiiieeeefs). If you’re hosting a watch party, consider these game day hosting tips & recipes.

There is nothing that quite compares to slicing into your freshly baked loaf of bread. Try these easy co-op bread recipes!

Plans are coming together for the biggest phase of all. This is when we will replace our refrigeration rack and resetting the store to bring you more produce, refrigerated and frozen offerings. The cost of equipment and labor has come in much higher than originally budgeted. In order to complete this phase of the project, we need to take out a loan from the bank and that is where the Board of Directors come in.

Potentially harmful amounts of heavy metals lead and cadmium have been found in 28 popular dark chocolate brands, states a report released in December by Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports based their study on California’s standards for daily intake, which are stricter than those recommended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA has not issued a recall.

After nearly a year of meetings, discussions and edits, the Board unanimously voted to add a fifth statement to our Ends policy.

Building a community based on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Adding this End, formalizes our co-op's commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and it will have a lasting impact on store operations, hiring, sourcing, training and product mix. The Merc Co+op is more than the stores we operate. We are a community of people with values. We look forward to a new year and the continued effort of our GM and her team to act on, interpret and measure how we will meet this new statement and all of our Ends.  

The Merc Co+op Board of Directors meets the first Monday of each month. Learn more about the Board, their meetings and responsibilties each month in their Board Report.

Rise and shine! Fuel your day with these healthy, high-protein breakfast options.

Learn more about what foods qualify for the reduced sales tax rate.

Delight someone special with a homemade gift!

The Merc Co+op is excited to partner with Food Cycle KC to offer our shoppers an opportunity to compost their food scraps and more!

Participating in co-op elections is your ownership in action – get to know the owners who want to represent you, and vote this fall!

Sheet pan dinners simplify mealtime with easy prep and quick cleanup.

From the darkest stouts to the lightest of summer ales, discover how deeply flavorful cooking with beer can be!