The Merc Co+op Board of Directors meets the first Monday of each month. Learn more about the Board, their meetings and responsibilities each month in their Board Report.
Join the Merc Co+op Board: Shape Our Community’s Future
Recipes from the Co-op — Smoky Confit Tomato Pasta with Lemon
Board of Directors — July CCMA Report
The Merc Co+op Board of Directors meets the first Monday of each month. Learn more about the Board, their meetings and responsibilities each month in their Board Report.
GM Updates - July 2024
We are gearing up for the final phase of our renovations, which includes an expansion of our refrigeration system at the Lawrence location. These updates support the growth of our high-performing categories such as produce, frozen foods, dairy, bakery, specialty cheese and deli grab-and-go meal solutions. By analyzing sales and product data, customer feedback, cost of goods, labor and operating costs as well as considering external factors like the pandemic and inflation, we identify both successful programs and those that are struggling. The co-op must remain agile as a business and respond to that data to secure the long-term health of our stores.
After July 12, the co-op will no longer offer a buffet-style lunch and dinner menu. Breakfast burritos, hot soups, salad bar, grab-and-go meal solutions, made-to-order sandwiches and roast chickens will continue to be available.
Summer Chill — Stay Cool with these Seasonal Drinks
The Fruit + Veggie Grilling Guide
Board of Directors — May Meeting Report
The Merc Co+op Board of Directors meets the first Monday of each month. Learn more about the Board, their meetings and responsibilities each month in their Board Report.
GM Updates - May 2024
Recipes from the Co-op — Mushroom & Asparagus Quiche
Board Connections: Share Your Co-op Stories + Earth Day Volunteering
Board of Directors — February Meeting Report
The Merc Co+op Board of Directors meets the first Monday of each month. Learn more about the Board, their meetings and responsibilities each month in their Board Report.
Yes, Peas!
Ready for Reusables — Plastic Bag Ban takes effect tomorrow in Lawrence
The Lawrence plastic bag ban takes effect tomorrow. The Merc Co+op removed plastic bags from our registers in 2013, and the paper bags we provide are 60% post-consumer recycled material - in other words, it’s business as usual. We appreciate this step our Lawrence government is taking to encourage a more sustainable future!
Game Day
Board of Directors — January Meeting Report
The Merc Co+op Board of Directors meets the first Monday of each month. Learn more about the Board, their meetings and responsibilities each month in their Board Report.
Recipes from the Co-op — Citrus Salad
Merc Perks! Gifting
Co+op Inspiration — Guide to Charcuterie Boards
Get to Know Your Board — Meet Melissa, Board President
Meet Melissa, Board President and member of the board since 2022!
The Merc Co+op's Board of Directors is comprised of nine co-op owners who are elected by the general ownership and serve a three-year term. Any co-op owner can run for a board position.
2024 Change Recipients Announcement
The Merc Co+op is excited to announce the recipients of the 2024 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.