The Good Tern Community Shopper Program serves as a tool to connect volunteers that are able to offer shopping services (“shoppers”) with those in need of groceries (“clients”). This program is open to everyone, and you are not required to be a Member-Owner to participate.

We will match shoppers and clients based on location and provide each match with each other’s contact info. Then you and your match can reach out to one another to coordinate the details of your shopping trip.

Simply fill out the form that corresponds with your situation and we will connect you with a community member you can help or be helped by as soon as we can! This is subject to match availability, staff availability, and other unforeseeable factors.

The Community Shopper Program is an opt-in program. You can email the address below to be removed from the list at any time. Shoppers are volunteers (not working-members) and are not employed by or representatives of the Co-op. The Co-op does not offer payment, discounts, or reimbursement for services, and it is the client’s responsibility to pay the shopper for groceries purchased on their behalf. The Good Tern Co-op is not responsible for coordinating services after individuals are matched.

For Co-op members, an easy way to manage payment is to put money on your PPC (Pre-Paid Credit) account, which you can do by calling the Co-op and using a credit card.

Reach out to Dana at membership@goodtern.coop with any questions!