Can I shop at PCC without a membership?

PCC Community Markets is a food cooperative based in Seattle, Washington. With over 58,000 members, it is the largest consumer-owned food cooperative in the United States. Both members and non-members may shop at the retail locations, but members receive certain discounts.

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What does PCC stand for Seattle?

Puget Consumers Co-op
Puget Consumers Co-op (PCC), now called PCC Community Markets, started in 1953 as a food club in a Seattle basement.

Where are all the PCC locations?

Campuses and centers are strategically located throughout the district to be within easy access of residents.

Cascade Campus. 705 N.
Rock Creek Campus.
Southeast Campus.
Sylvania Campus.
CLIMB Center for Advancement.
Hillsboro Education Center.
Newberg Center.
Portland Metropolitan Workforce Training Center.

Who owns PCC Community Markets?

— WE’RE OWNED BY IT. Our priorities haven’t changed. We have always been and still are member-owned and operated — for a $60 lifetime investment, each member owns an equal share of our co-op.

What does PCC grocery stand for?

1961. May Valley Food Club members transform their club into a consumer cooperative called Puget Consumers Co-op, or PCC.

How much does it cost to be a member at PCC?

$60
Becoming a member requires a one-time fee of $60. Previously, the member benefit program offered 10% off one grocery trip per month and 5% off on the 15th and 16th of each month.

How much money does PCC make?

— In 2020, PCC Community Markets, a certified organic retailer and the largest cooperative grocer in the US, experienced strong sales and membership growth. Revenue increased to $383.2 million, a 25.6 percent jump from the prior year, and memberships grew by 35 percent.

What are the benefits of a PCC membership?

PCC members participate in programs that shape the future of cataloging and reduce the costs of cataloging for everyone. Members work cooperatively with catalogers and metadata specialists around the globe, and receive training from experienced PCC trainers.

What does PCC stand for in guns?

Pistol-caliber carbines (PCCs): they’re not pistols, but they’re not quite rifles either. Sig Sauer MPX K Shooting. Some people might tell you that they’re rifle-wannabes that are unnecessary and impractical, but I think pistol-caliber carbines are optimized for self-defense, competition, and FUN.

How do PCC dividends work?

Annual Dividend—Starting Jan. 1, 2020, PCC members may earn an annual dividend, which could be up to 2%, depending on co-op profits. A dividend is your share of the co-op’s annual profits that may be paid out to you as a store credit after the end of each year.