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August 13, 2025
Laura Marsh
New at the Co-op — August 2025

Your co-op loves to try new things. And, we’re proud to be one of the first stores around to offer some of grocery’s most exciting and innovative new products. Get to know what’s new this month!

New at the Co-op — August 2025
March 9, 2025
Laura Marsh
New at the Co-op — March 2025

Your co-op loves to try new things. And, we’re proud to be one of the first stores around to offer some of grocery’s most exciting and innovative new products. Each month, we bring in a variety of food, drinks, supplements and body care items. Get to know what’s new this month!

New at the Co-op — March 2025
March 4, 2025
Erin Shea
GM Updates — March 2025

From the General Manager: Introducing our new Operations Director, Mainstreet Credit Union closing their location in the Lawrence store, the impact of tariffs, and more.

GM Updates — March 2025
February 11, 2025
Erin Shea
Co+op Explorers: Valentine's Day for Kids 💝

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Decorating + Strawberry Pink Frosting


Co+op Explorers:  Valentine's Day for Kids 💝
December 9, 2024
Laura Marsh
2025 Change Recipients

The Merc Co+op is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 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.

Since the program began in January 2014, we have raised over $700,000 for local nonprofits. 

2025 Change Recipients
Laura Marsh
May 11, 2021

Board Connections + Meet LeAnne!

Laura Marsh
May 11, 2021
Board Connections + Meet LeAnne!

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. Participating in co-op elections is your ownership in action – get to know the owners who represent you, like LeAnne!

Laura Marsh
May 3, 2021

Co+op Explorers: May

Laura Marsh
May 3, 2021
Co+op Explorers: May

Have fun making (and eating!) these pretty, delicious fruit flowers. A great snack or picnic project, or make one for Mom this Mother’s Day!

Laura Marsh
April 29, 2021

More Ways to Shop Local

Laura Marsh
April 29, 2021
More Ways to Shop Local

It’s the start of local season! The Merc Co+op’s commitment to increasing access to local foods and products is not just a whim, it is written into the Ends that have guided our co-op for over 45 years. Through a variety of new and extended partnerships, we are offering even more opportunities to #shoplocal in KCK and Lawrence!

Laura Marsh
April 21, 2021

Self-Serve Programs to Return

Laura Marsh
April 21, 2021
Self-Serve Programs to Return

With more of our community gaining access to the vaccine, the reopening of public schools and more businesses considering how to return to a "new normal," our co-op is evaluating what self-serve programs will look like for our stores.

Laura Marsh
April 19, 2021

Get to Know Your Board - Meet Rachel!

Laura Marsh
April 19, 2021
Get to Know Your Board - Meet Rachel!

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. Participating in co-op elections is your ownership in action – get to know the owners who represent you, like Rachel!

Laura Marsh
April 2, 2021

Get to Know Your Board - Meet Deon

Laura Marsh
April 2, 2021
Get to Know Your Board - Meet Deon

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. They meet the first Monday of each month (view next month’s agenda here!). Any co-op owner can run for a board position. Participating in co-op elections is your ownership in action – get to know the owners who represent you!

Laura Marsh
March 29, 2021

Co+op Explorers: April

Laura Marsh
March 29, 2021
Co+op Explorers: April

Recharging Robot Lunch! Everyone will love grabbing a bite from this fun and super healthy sandwich! And play Co+op Bingo!

Laura Marsh
March 24, 2021

Co-op Will Not Re-open Library Cafe

Laura Marsh
March 24, 2021
Co-op Will Not Re-open Library Cafe

After much thought and data analysis, the co-op has elected to not re-open our café within the Lawrence Public Library.

Laura Marsh
March 23, 2021

Get to Know Your Board - Mark

Laura Marsh
March 23, 2021
Get to Know Your Board - Mark

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. Participating in co-op elections is your ownership in action – get to know the owners who represent you!

Meet Mark!

Laura Marsh
March 8, 2021

Board Connections + March

Laura Marsh
March 8, 2021
Board Connections + March

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. Get updates from your board and see the upcoming agenda!

Laura Marsh
March 3, 2021

Co+op Explorers: March

Laura Marsh
March 3, 2021
Co+op Explorers: March

Recharging Robot Lunch! Everyone will love grabbing a bite from this fun and super healthy sandwich! And play Co+op Bingo!

Laura Marsh
February 24, 2021

Get to Know Your Board

Laura Marsh
February 24, 2021
Get to Know Your Board

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. Participating in co-op elections is your ownership in action – get to know the owners who represent you!

Laura Marsh
February 9, 2021

Congressional Report on Baby Foods FAQs

Laura Marsh
February 9, 2021

This document answers common questions about the findings of a Congressional report analyzing levels of heavy metals in leading brands of baby food. National Cooperative Grocers is working with manufacturers implicated in the report to provide statements in response to these findings. This information is accurate as of February 9, 2021.

Laura Marsh
January 27, 2021

Co+op Explorers: February

Laura Marsh
January 27, 2021
Co+op Explorers: February

Co+op Class instructor Rachel is sharing her recipe for chocolate mousse - a perfect treat to make (with a little help) for Valentine’s Day!

Laura Marsh
January 26, 2021

Fresh Inspiration - Garden Planning

Laura Marsh
January 26, 2021
Fresh Inspiration - Garden Planning

Winter is the perfect time to start planning your garden. There’s a lot to consider from where, when, and how you’ll grow - and especially what! Taking a little time to day dream and consider the details now will make for a successful garden come spring and summer.

Laura Marsh
January 22, 2021

Board Connections + January

Laura Marsh
January 22, 2021
Board Connections + January

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. Get updates from your board and see the upcoming agenda!

Laura Marsh
January 15, 2021

Kitchen Basics, Episode 4: Meal Planning + Shopping on a Budget

Laura Marsh
January 15, 2021
Kitchen Basics, Episode 4: Meal Planning + Shopping on a Budget

We are launching a new series of short videos and blog posts called Kitchen Basics. We’ll cover topics like reading a recipe, kitchen tools and safety, knife skills and more. Episode 4: Meal Planning + Shopping on a Budget.

Laura Marsh
January 14, 2021

Kitchen Basics, Episode 3: Intro to Knife Skills

Laura Marsh
January 14, 2021
Kitchen Basics, Episode 3: Intro to Knife Skills

We are launching a new series of short videos and blog posts called Kitchen Basics. We’ll cover topics like reading a recipe, kitchen tools and safety, knife skills and more. Episode 3: Intro to Knife Skills.

Laura Marsh
January 7, 2021

Co+op Explorers: January

Laura Marsh
January 7, 2021
Co+op Explorers: January

This month, learn to pop your own popcorn without a microwave!

Laura Marsh
December 18, 2020

5 Versatile Cheeses from the Co-op

Laura Marsh
December 18, 2020
5 Versatile Cheeses from the Co-op

Front of House Manager, Donna, shares five of her favorite cheeses this holiday season! Stop in for one, or two (or more…)!

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The Merc Co+op, 901 Iowa Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044, United States7858438544ownerservices@themerc.coop

901 Iowa St. | Lawrence, Kansas 66044 | 785-843-8544

Open daily 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

501 Minnesota Ave. | Kansas City, Kansas 66101 | 913-320-0404

Open daily 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

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