Donations Help Open Your Co-op!
It is only because of supporters like you that this community-owned grocery store will soon become a reality.
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Kennett Community Grocer accepts donations through a 501(c)(3) charitable partner organization, Friends of Kennett Food Co-op (EIN: 39-3397193).
100% of your tax-deductible donation and will be distributed to Kennett Community Grocer to support the build-out and operation of the store, which is targeting to open in Kennett Square, PA in Spring 2026.
Options for donating are listed below.
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Kennett Community Grocer will benefit the community by…
Supporting local Kennett Square-area farmers and producers by providing a permanent, year-round marketplace for their goods.
Creating living-wage jobs and keeping profits circulating locally, benefitting the economy in and around Chester County, PA.
Providing food you can trust that's fresh, local, and transparently sourced.
Building a resilient local food system that connects farms to families.
⬇️ Learn below about all of the ways you can contribute
There are a few ways you can contribute to Kennett Community Grocer…
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Use the Givebutter box above to send a general donation. Your gift will directly fund the renovations, fixtures, and staff that will make this store possible.
Payment options: Card, Check (yes, even check!), ACH, Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), PayPal, Venmo, and more.
Note: Please be aware that when making your donation payment, unless you choose to pay by check, the Givebutter platform will ask if you'd like to "tip" and cover their processing fees. These are both optional, and you can choose not to cover fees and to tip $0.
Having trouble with the form? Try visiting our campaign page on Givebutter -
Use the “Build the Store Together” form below to sponsor specific fixtures* that will make the store possible, such as a refrigerator, a produce shelf, a café table. Each sponsored item will include your name (or dedication) proudly displayed, a lasting symbol of your part in bringing this community-built store to life!
Payment options: Card, Check (yes, even check!), ACH, PayPal, Venmo, and more.
Note: Please be aware that when making your donation payment, unless you choose to pay by check, the Givebutter platform will ask if you'd like to "tip" and cover their processing fees. These are both optional, and you can choose not to cover fees and to tip $0.
Having trouble with the form? Try visiting our campaign page on Givebutter* Please note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and may differ slightly from the final models installed in the store.
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Just search for “Friends of Kennett Food Co-op” (EIN: 39-3397193).
If you have any difficulties, contact info@friendsofkennettfoodcoop.org.
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Please be aware that you can use the 'I'd just like to donate' button on the bottom-left of the form below and choose to pay with a DAF during checkout.
However, below are the steps if you’d prefer to give directly through your DAF portal:
1. Log in to your DAF provider’s online portal
Once logged in, choose the option to “Recommend a Grant.”2. Search for our organization
Use the information below to find us in your DAF database:Legal Name: Friends of the Kennett Food Co-op, Inc.
EIN: 39-3397193
Mailing Address:
Friends of Kennett Food Co-op, Inc.
c/o Edith Burkey
133 Federal Walk Kennett Square, PA 19348
3. Enter your desired grant amount
You may choose a one-time or recurring grant.4. Select a grant purpose (optional)
You can designate your gift for:Where Most Needed (recommended)
A specific program or initiative
Any instructions you’d like to provide in the grant notes
5. Submit your grant recommendation
Your DAF provider will process the request and send the grant directly to us, either by check or electronic transfer, depending on their procedures.6. Notify us
Some DAF contributions arrive without donor information. If you would like us to know a gift is on its way—and to thank you—you may email: info@friendsofkennettfoodcoop.org
Note: Please be aware that when making your donation payment, unless you choose to pay by check, the Givebutter platform will ask if you'd like to "tip" and cover their processing fees. These are both optional, and you can choose not to cover fees and to tip $0.
*Note: Donations are not the same as ownership! Charitable gifts DO NOT extend the rights of ownership and therefore no shares, voting rights, owner discounts, or any other owner-related benefits are available to the donor.
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