Sheryl Cooper took the helm in 1988. At the time the co-op already carried a familiar ethos — careful pricing, reliable staples, and a sense that value and place mattered. Over the next thirteen years, Cooper would steer a deliberate transformation that extended beyond inventory. Learn more in this interview with Sheryl Cooper & Tom May!

Learn about ways to save on groceries at Good Tern Co-op by shopping the bulk department and taking advantage of special order discounts!

An 25-year overview of Good Tern’s history from 1980 to 2005, authored by Good Tern Co-op members in 2008.

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, the Good Tern Co-op is joining co-operatives and credit unions around the world in celebrating International Co-ops Day. This year’s theme, Driving Inclusive & Sustainable Solutions for a Better World, was chosen by the United Nations to align with celebrations of the International Year of Co-operatives in 2025.

Check out the 2024 Food Co-op Impact Report from National Co+op Grocers!