From the co-op Board of Directors: Share your co-op stories! Why do you shop the co-op?
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.
Some Like it Hot
Board of Directors — November 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.
Fresh Recipe Inspiration — Thanksgiving
All over the world, there are celebrations of the harvest and giving thanks. Though our gatherings may look different than in the past, it’s an opportunity to celebrate and share what we have. Preparing your holiday meal doesn’t have to be elaborate or stressful — here are some simple recipes to get you started.
Board of Directors — October 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.
Apples Anytime
Co+op Board of Directors Election
Fairtrade Mural Coming to Lawrence Store
Make it a Seafood Summer
Board of Directors Report - CCMA Conference 2023
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.