We want you… to join us on The Merc Co+op’s Board of Directors.
Everything special about the summer season finally feels like it's right at our doorstep—including our excitement for the 2023 board election season.
Run for the Board
Hit the Trails
Board of Directors - April Meeting Report
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.
Eggs Anytime
New Check Stand Configuration Coming to 901 Iowa, Lawrence
In the final phase of the front end portion of our Lawrence remodel, we will replace our store’s over 20-year-old check stands. Our current technology will be mounted into new cabinetry with a longer belt. The additional space will allow shoppers to unload more groceries onto the belt to help facilitate a swifter check out experience.
In addition, our full service check out stands will be repositioned to aim south towards the exit rather than their current eastern configuration. Our self check outs will also shift to align with the exit doors. The new orientation of the check stands will maximize our sales floor space and create better traffic flow for shoppers to queue up in line. The configuration will also make room to accommodate a new floral cooler.
The Merc Co+op Board of Directors Report: Board Retreat
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.
Merc Perks! Self-Care
Plant Power
The Merc Co+op Board of Directors Report
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.
MercWorks - Volunteer Stories
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!
Mmmmmm! Bread
GM + Board Report - Special Meeting
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.
KCK Operations Update
Cocoa Contaminants - About Metal & Cadmium in Dark Chocolate
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.
Board of Directors Revises the Co-op Ends
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.
Board Report - December & January
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.
Power Up Your Breakfast
Kansas Sales Tax on Food at the Co-op
2023 Change Recipients Announcement
The Merc Co+op is excited to announce the recipients of the 2023 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.
In fiscal year 2022, we - as a co-op community - raised $85,484. Since the program began in January 2014, we have raised over $601,000 for 57 local nonprofits.
