We thank you for your membership and appreciate this first step in financially supporting the Co-op.

Purchasing preferred shares in the Oshkosh Food Co-op's recapitalization campaign offers several benefits for member-owners:

• Financial Returns: Preferred shares typically offer dividends, providing a potential return on your investment based on the co-op's financial performance.
• Supporting Community Growth: Your investment helps strengthen the co-op's financial foundation, enabling it to expand services, enhance community engagement, and support local producers.
• Economic Participation: By purchasing preferred shares, you actively participate in the cooperative principle of member economic participation, contributing to the co-op's mission and values.
• Non-Voting Investment: Preferred shares do not carry voting rights, making them a straightforward investment option without additional responsibilities.