Thank you for your interest in becoming a Shared Harvest Co-op Owner!

While co-ops welcome everyone to shop, there are definite benefits to becoming a member. To become a member of most co-ops, you invest a small amount of money in the form of shares. To become a shareholder and voting member at Shared Harvest, you must purchase at least one share for $100. By law, a shareholder can purchase up to 10 shares.  Many of the current board members have purchased shares to demonstrate their commitment to the cooperative's success.  Your share(s) make you a co-owner of the co-op along with the other members. If for any reason you decide to leave the co-op, our bylaws will provide a process to get some or all of your investment refunded.

The immediate benefits of becoming a Shared Harvest shareholder:
  • Having a Voice: Being a voting member of the cooperative and having ownership over your food source.
  • Direct Participation:  One can have as little, to as much participation in Shared Harvest as they would like as a shareholder.  It is your store after all :)

Why Join Now?  The sooner you join, the sooner Shared Harvest will open it's doors! 
Step 1: COMPLETE THE SIMPLE APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the Subscription Agreement online. The Subscription Agreement will be automatically emailed to Shared Harvest once it is completed. If you prefer to mail a hard copy, you may download the form here. Please contact us if you would like an agreement form mailed to you. 224-276-6129.
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Click here to enter the online form


​Step 2: CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT OPTION
Pay online with your credit card or PayPal by selecting the option below OR you can send a check. There is a service fee of $3.20 when paying online.  If paying by check, please download and print the Subscription Agreement and proceed to Step 3.

             
Step 3:  Sign and mail
Mail your signed Subscription Agreement to:
(Please enclose check if that is your preferred payment method)

               Shared Harvest
               P.O. Box 884
               Elgin, IL 60121


​Step 4: Assignment of Shareholder number
Shared Harvest will assign a shareholder number to the agreement and return the document to you via email.