Ramper

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from the Board of Directors

Applications for Ramp will become available to existing members starting
September 1 (program starts Oct. 1).

Willimantic Food Co-op’s (WFC) Ramp program exists so that our community has increased
access to Co-op shopping and Co-op membership.

Visit our customer service desk to apply
starting October 1st

Contact us for questions about qualifying for Ramp

Save on purchases
EVERY DAY!

10% Discount

Members who qualify for assistance programs such as SNAP, WIC, Medicaid or other verified forms of assistance are eligible to receive an everyday 10% discount at the Willimantic Food Co-op.

*Some products that are already marked at the lowest
possible price are not eligible for any further discounts.*

Membership Assistance

  • Not a member? We will help you become one!
  • The Co-op will split the cost of your equity investment- you pay $10, we pay $10 (provided by the Alice Fund)
  • Enjoy all other member benefits like loyalty points, pre-ordering, voting power and the ability to serve on the Board of Directors

*Ramp is a one-year program. Co-op members must re-apply for Ramp annually.
(Don’t worry, we’ll remind you)

Eligibility Requirements

A Co-op member is eligible for Ramp if their household receives at
least one of the following benefits:

  • SNAP
  • WIC
  • Section 8 Housing
  • Medicaid/Husky (not Medicare)
  • Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) or Supplemental Security
    Disability Insurance (SSDI) (not Social Security benefits)
  • TANF (Cash benefits)
  • Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
  • Refugee Cash Assistance
  • Pell Grant
  • Other verified forms of assistance – just ask!

When applying, members will be asked to show documentation of
current participation in one of these programs. WFC will not
photocopy or store proof of eligibility in the program.

Visit our customer service desk to apply
starting October 1st

Contact us for questions about qualifying for Ramp