SuperCoop

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Finished 12 / 05 / 2020
Funded!
Received
€ 18.852
Minimum
€ 17.300
Optimum
€ 50.100
372 Backers
  • Contributing € 10

    Thanks on the web

    It is clear for us in SUPERCOOP that any contribution counts for much, that´s why besides our infinite gratitude for your contribution, we want to mention it in a specific place in our web site.

    You may write us at crowdfunding@supercoop.es if you prefer keeping your participation anonymous.

    > 17 Backers
  • Contributing € 15

    Thanks on the web + 1 ticket for the documentary film projection on the Food Coop supermarket.

    In addition to the specific mention in our web site, we invite you to come with us to the cinema to see a documentary film which shows how is running the Park Slope Food Coop supermarket in Brooklyn, as we take it as model for our own project .

    *We will inform you on the date for the film projection, which will take place in a cinema in Madrid.

    > 10 Backers
  • Contributing € 20

    SUPERCOOP shopping bag

    To make your food shopping more sustainable, and showing an exclusive design, we send to you our shopping bag with SUPERCOOP logo.

    It´s made up of natural cotton woven cloth, produced under ethical standards. Measures 38 x 42cm. Natural color. Weight: 170gr*

    A good option to reduce carbon print is that you come to take it at SUPERCOOP. Contact us at crowdfunding@supercoop.es.

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    > 94 Backers
  • Contributing € 20

    Supercoopista por un día

    Tu recompensa es una experiencia singular: una visita a nuestro supermercado cooperativo, y la posibilidad de realizar una compra sin necesidad de ser Supercoopista. Nuestro equipo de acogida te dará la bienvenida y te explicará en qué consiste el proyecto.

    Para disfrutar de esta recompensa pondremos a tu disposición 4 fechas alternativas tras la apertura de SuperCoop. Te informaremos puntualmente sobre cuáles serán las fechas para que puedas elegir la que te venga mejor.

    > 10 Backers
  • Contributing € 25

    SUPERCOOP T-shirt

    We are proud of being Supercoopist, that´s why we want people see us around. Our T-shirt, with its unique design and logo, will be seen well beyond Lavapiés borders, even beyond Chinchón! We want to give you the opportunity to get one and to join the big SUPERCOOP wave as you wear it.

    Short sleeves, round neck T-shirt. Sizes: XS,S,M,L,XL,XXL. High quality cotton. Produced according to ethical standards. Grammage: 150g/m2*

    A good option to reduce carbon print is that you come to take it at SUPERCOOP. Contact us at crowdfunding@supercoop.es.

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    > 27 Backers
  • Contributing € 30

    Food Coop documentary on DVD

    You don´t feel like going to the cinema in Madrid to watch the documentary with us? You would prefer watching it comfortably at home, so many times as you want?

    We send it to you as DVD, along with our personal thanks*.

    A good option to reduce carbon print is that you come to take it at SUPERCOOP. Contact us at crowdfunding@supercoop.es.

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    > 12 Backers
  • Contributing € 40

    Pack of books sold by weight from La Casqueria (aprox. 1kg)

    Our neighbour at the San Fernando Market has undertaken a very smart project: he sells books by weight. http://lacasqueria.com/

    Given that we consider co-operativism just as a way for mutual collaboration, supporting other local initiatives at the same time as we support SUPERCOOP is the best way to do it, isn´t it? Because all together we will go further.

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    > 19 Backers
  • Contributing € 50

    Fashionable SUPERCOOP pack.

    This pack includes 1 T-shirt and 1 shopping bag with SUPERCOOP logo printed on them*

    A good option to reduce carbon print is that you come to take it at SUPERCOOP. Contact us at crowdfunding@supercoop.es.

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    > 52 Backers
  • Contributing € 50

    Pack Supercoopista Amateur

    Este pack incluye 1 camiseta con logo de SuperCoop + 1 bolsa de la compra con logo de Supercoop + 1 visita a SuperCoop y la posibilidad de realizar una compra sin necesidad de ser Supercoopista

    Para disfrutar de esta recompensa pondremos a tu disposición 4 fechas alternativas tras la apertura SuperCoop. Te informaremos puntualmente sobre cuáles serán las fechas para que puedas elegir la que te venga mejor.

    Una opción sin huella de carbono es que vengas a recoger tu recompensa a SuperCoop. Contáctanos en crowdfunding@supercoop.es para realizar la recogida.

    *Incluidos gastos de envío en Península. Para otros destinos consultar.

    > 06 Backers
  • Contributing € 70

    Cinephile Supercoopist pack

    This pack includes 1 T-shirt + 1 shopping bag + 1 ticket to enjoy along with us the projection of Food Coop documentary film.

    We invite you to come with us to the cinema to see a documentary film which shows how is running the Park Slope Food Coop supermarket in Brooklyn, as we take it as model for our own project .

    We will inform you on the date for the film projection, which will take place in a cinema in Madrid.

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    > 06 Backers
  • Contributing € 90

    Diffuser Supercoopist pack

    This pack includes 1 SUPERCOOP T-shirt + 1 shopping bag + 1 Food Coop documentary DVD.

    We are sure that this pack will make you diffuse good news about SUPERCOOP wherever you go. You will become the focus of attention in your meetings with friends.

    A good option to reduce carbon print is that you come to take it at SUPERCOOP. Contact us at crowdfunding@supercoop.es.

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    > 07 Backers
  • Contributing € 100

    Supercoopist to-be pack

    This pack includes 1 SUPERCOOP T-shirt + 1 shopping bag + 1 Food Coop documentary DVD + 1 visit to SUPERCOOP.

    We reward you with a singular experience: a visit to our co-operative supermarket, in which you will be allowed to make your shopping. Our welcome team will take you around and will explain you what is the project about.

    To enjoy this reward, we will make available to you four possible dates, once SUPERCOOP is open. We will inform you precisely on the fixed dates, so that you may choose one at your best convenience.

    Getting this pack you will become a Supercoopist without any doubt!

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    > 15 Backers
  • Contributing € 120

    Basket of products for choice

    As we know it is not easy to find out which kind of goods you would like to receive, we decided to offer you two options, so that you can choose the one which fits you:

    **Basket including a close number of eco food items***

    We have made the following selection of food items: a bottle of oil (0,5l), a Reserve 2008 red wine, extra tomato marmelade, esparragus, natural artichokes and chocolate.

    **Basket including a close number of personal hygiene ítems***

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    This basket contains Giraluna products, made up of natural and ecological raw materials, and processed in respect of local environments: shower gel (500ml), 3 bars of soap (lavender, calendule and karite, musk-rose), roll-on unisex deodorant (50ml) in glass bottle, Ivernalia hand cream and body milk (250ml).
    You may get further information on Giraluna on its web: http://giralunacosmetica.es/

    *The items included in the basket might vary slightly according to availability.

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    > 12 Backers
  • Contributing € 150

    A dinner for two

    We help you to give a big surprise to anyone you like with an invitation to a great dinner in one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Madrid: El Fogón Verde.

    This is another endeavour based on co-operative management we like to collaborate with. Get further information on https://elfogonverde.es

    The dinner menu is a vegetarian one previously concerted with SUPERCOOP. Limit date for enjoying this invitation is june 30, 2020. Selected date to enjoy it has to be communicated to SUPERCOOP one week in advance, and confirmation will be required before using the voucher.

    > 07 Backers
  • Contributing € 200

    Lemon Pack

    It includes a basket of eco products (food or personal hygiene at choice), 1 shopping bag with SUPERCOOP logo and 1 Food Coop DVD.

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    > 00 Backers
  • Contributing € 300

    Orange Pack

    It includes a basket of eco products (food or personal hygiene at choice), 1 shopping bag with SUPERCOOP logo, 1 Food Coop DVD and 1 SUPERCOOP T-shirt.

    *Shipping costs included within the Iberic Peninsule. For other destinations, contact us.

    > 01 Backers
  • Contributing € 300

    Pack Eco Pomelo

    Incluye cesta de productos eco (a elegir entre dos opciones), una bolsa de la compra con logo de Supercoop, el DVD del documental Food Coop, una camiseta con logo de Supercoop, y una visita a Supercoop con la posibilidad de realizar una compra sin necesidad de ser Supercoopista.

    Para disfrutar de esta recompensa pondremos a tu disposición 4 fechas alternativas tras la apertura SuperCoop. Te informaremos puntualmente sobre cuáles serán las fechas para que puedas elegir la que te venga mejor.

    Una opción sin huella de carbono es que vengas a recoger tu recompensa a SuperCoop. Contáctanos en crowdfunding@supercoop.es para realizar la recogida.

    *Incluidos gastos de envío en Península. Para otros destinos consultar.

    > 01 Backers
  • Contributing € 500

    SUPERCOOP Team Consulting

    Are you member of an association, a company or a group of people interested in replicating the SUPERCOOP project? Here is your reward!

    We offer you two modalities, including both 8 hours of training/consulting, followed by 6 months of on line consultations.

    • In-class training in Madrid region.
    • On line training in the other regions.

    In any case, we will be very pleased to listen to your demands and give them satisfaction.

    > 00 Backers
  • Contributing € 1.000

    SUPERCOOP Sponsor

    Sponsoring is considered in case of firms or individuals wishing to give financial support to such a new initiative as SUPERCOOP is.

    We will discuss the terms of reference according to any sponsor´s requirements. In order to do that, contact us at crowdfunding@supercoop.es.

    > 01 Backers

About this project

Supporting SUPERCOOP launch, an inclusive co-operative supermarket in Lavapiés neighbourhood (Madrid).

Needs Material Minimum Optimum
Wall refrigerator
In order to be able to sell our fresh commodities, we need to be equipped with refrigeration units, such as a wall refrigerator to display yoghourts and products which have to be kept cool.
€ 2.500
Cooling island
Needed for display of cheese, sliced products and other refrigerated products.
€ 2.500
Freezing island
We need this kind of equipment to display frozen food and increase the range of products for sale.
€ 1.600
Freezing chamber
Before displaying for sale frozen food, we must keep them in stock, so buying this kind of chamber is of vital importance.
€ 3.500
2 POS Terminals with balance
We need at least 2 POS Terminals with balance to open SUPERCOOP. A co-operative supermarket requires also payment and weighing tools.
€ 1.200
Shelves
We need shelves to display our supply of products in the supermarket as well as in store rooms. To start our activity, a mínimum of 30 shelves would be needed.
€ 5.000
Freezing chamber.
According as demand increases, it will be necessary to add more units to store frozen products.
€ 6.000
Additional cooling units
To start activity, one unit of each refrigeration equipment is enough, however we will need more units in order to be fully operational : 2 wall refrigerators, 2cooling islands and 2 freezing islands.
€ 5.500
Shelves
We require 60 additional shelves to equip with the supermarket surface area (670m2)
€ 6.000
POS Terminal with balance
One more POS Terminal would be convenient to avoid forming long queues at SUPERCOOP terminals. Anyway, we would be very happy to see queues such as the ones forming in Park Slope Food Coop.
€ 600
Shopping carts and baskets
We need 20 shopping carts to make shopping easy for co-operative members, as well as 60 baskets to put in our gorgeous vegetables and pulse
€ 3.200
Loading, unloading and cleaning equipment in shop and stores.
We mean pallet trucks, an industrial vacuum cleaner, a pallet weighing machine, store carts and cleaning units.
€ 3.500
Needs Task Minimum Optimum
Crowdfunding campaign
All the tasks related to the design, launching and support of the campaign, the same as the whole work required to implement SUPERCOOP, depend on voluntary work contributions. However for this campaign we had to hire profesional services for the making up of graphic and audiovisual materials, and in addition we had to pay for the job undertaken by the GOTEO team.
€ 4.000
Shipping costs
We wish to send the rewards to all the supporters without charging on them an extra fee. Shipping will be considered only within national borders.
€ 2.000
Crowdfunding campaign
Retribución a Goteo y gastos de envío de las recompensas a nuestros querido cofinanciadores.
€ 3.000
Total € 17.300 € 50.100
Necessary
Supplemental

General information

SUPERCOOP is a cooperative supermarket project we are working on many neighbours in Madrid. It is located at the San Fernando market in the Lavapiés central district.

We aim at opening its doors in march 2020, reason why we are looking for finantial support to purchase the equipment we need for the opening. This support may come either in the shape of new cooperative members, or in the shape of grants which allow us to boost the project.

SUPERCOOP project is not moved by profit, its goal is promoting food sovereignty among those interested in a complete supply of safe and healthy food items, with no quimical product and no pesticide, at an affordable price. Our decisions are taken in general assamblies, in which each cooperativist has a vote.

With your help we will reach sooner our goal, that is turning SUPERCOOP into a supermarket based on responsible consumption and social justice, which is our raison d´être.

Description of the project. Main features, strengths and differentials.

This project is run according to principles of Social Economy and Solidarity. SUPERCOOP has been registered in 2019 as a co-operative society, so we are all cooperative members owners of the supermarket and we participate in democratic decision making through public meetings and general assemblies. Moreover, we engage ourselves to make our shopping at SUPERCOOP and to offer three hours work time a month to contribute to its daily management. This voluntary work will cut down labour force costs, and consequently it will allow us to decrease the end sale prices of the products. We wish to make healthy and high quality food available to as much people as possible in the neighbourhood!

One of our strengths lays in the enthusiasm aroused by the project : we have been growing very fast till now, reaching more than 700 engaged associates. The idea is to move on at the same pace up to 1500 associates, so that our project may be economically viable and sustainable in the long term.

This grassroot support is also the basis of our financial resources, thanks to members´ obligatory (100€) and voluntary contributions. Furthermore, on this basis, we have been requiring extra finance to social sector credit entities.

Our MISSION is to build up an inclusive co-operative supermarket, generating social links among the inhabitants and providing commodities selected on criteria of responsible consumption and for the most of them, of ecological production, at a good price.

Our VISION is to be a place of reference as far as change in consumption patterns and integration of people from different economic levels is concerned, along with being a booster of development for local producers aiming at sustainability.

And these are our VALUES:

  • Bringing voluntary co-operative work from all associate members without any discrimination, and making them participate in a democratic way in the decision making process related to the supermarket daily management.
  • Promoting awareness among the neighbourhood about healthy and responsible consumption.
  • Highlighting the capacity of social change linked to grassroot local initiatives.
  • Strengthening a productive model based on non lucrative co-operative societies.
  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Building up social cohesion in a neighbourhood faced with gentrification issues.
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Why this is important

SUPERCOOP is an inclusive project addressed to all Lavapiés neighbours and to any one from outside interested in sharing our endeavours to build a co-operative supermarket for responsible consumption. We believe in this idea, and to implement it we are betting on sustainable and socially inclusive patterns. We welcome warmly any person which feels comfortable with the consumption model we are enhancing.

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Team and experience

SUPERCOOP idea germinated beginning of 2018, following the projection in Madrid of a documentary film on the Park Slope Food Coop, in the frame of a municipal initiative (Mares project) aiming at exploring possibilities of replication of this kind of co-operative in Madrid. Park Slope Food Coop started in the 70s as a co-operative supermarket in Brooklyn, being successful till now.

We started then with a group of 15-20 persons willing to engage in the adventure of SUPERCOOP creation. This initial group met many times in order to shape the project design and how to implement it, and finally SUPERCOOP was registered as a co-operative supermarket in april 2019, with the support of 20 founding members. A 5 members team has been elected as SUPERCOOP Board of Directors.

To day we count with more than 700 members, and different work groups have been settled to tackle all the issues related with the supermarket opening:

  • Methodology
  • Finance
  • Works
  • Communication
  • Informatic support
  • Providers
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Social commitment

Sustainable Development Goals

  • Good Health and Well-Being

    Ensuring healthy lives and promoting the well-being for all at all ages is essential to sustainable development.

  • Reduced Inequalities

    To reduce inequalities, policies should be universal in principle, paying attention to the needs of disadvantaged and marginalized populations.

  • Responsible Production and Consumption

    Responsible Production and Consumption

  • Climate Action

    Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere.