Sponsor the Future of Food, Ownership, and Opportunity in Atlantic City
Atlantic City Community Co-Op is building more than a grocery store. We are creating a community-owned food access hub where residents, businesses, nonprofits, and institutions can work together to strengthen food security, create jobs, support local entrepreneurs, and keep more economic value circulating inside Atlantic City.
Become a Founding Sponsor and help build a stronger, healthier, community-owned Atlantic City.
Why Sponsor
Why Sponsor the Atlantic City Community Co-Op?
Atlantic City needs a long-term solution that connects food access with local ownership, employment, entrepreneurship, and community wealth-building. The Atlantic City Community Co-Op is designed to serve as a neighborhood-centered model that provides:
Your sponsorship helps move Atlantic City from food assistance to food ownership.
Affordable access to healthy and culturally relevant groceries
Community ownership opportunities for Atlantic City residents
Paid work-based learning and job training
Support for local vendors, food entrepreneurs, and small businesses
Delivery access for seniors and residents with transportation barriers
Nutrition education, community events, and outreach
A local platform for nonprofits and service organizations to connect with residents
A Community Infrastructure Project, Not Just a Store
The Atlantic City Community Co-Op is being developed as a multi-purpose community asset. It will support:
Healthy Food Access
A community-centered grocery model focused on affordable, accessible, and nutritious food for Atlantic City residents.
Community Ownership
A cooperative structure that allows residents to participate as members, not just customers.
Workforce Development
Training and employment opportunities in grocery retail, customer service, logistics, food handling, urban agriculture, entrepreneurship, and cooperative business operations.
Youth Opportunity
Paid work-based learning, career exposure, and hands-on experience for young people in Atlantic City.
Small Business Growth
A marketplace for local vendors, food entrepreneurs, growers, makers, and community-based businesses.
Neighborhood Revitalization
A visible, mission-driven anchor that activates community space and supports local economic development.
A Stronger Atlantic City Starts With Us
Together, we can create a future where residents have access to healthy food, meaningful work, and ownership opportunities.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Levels
We offer multiple sponsorship levels so organizations of all sizes can participate. Choose the level that aligns with your organization's goals and community impact.
Founding Legacy Sponsor
$100,000+
For anchor institutions, major corporations, philanthropic foundations, hospitals, banks, casinos, universities, and regional employers that want to play a leadership role in launching the Co-Op.
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Sponsor benefits may include
- Premier recognition as a Founding Legacy Sponsor
- Prominent logo placement on website and sponsor materials
- Recognition in launch announcements and media materials
- Recognition at launch events and community briefings
- Featured sponsor spotlight story or video
- Logo placement in the Co-Op facility, subject to final design
- Invitation to sponsor advisory roundtables
- Quarterly impact updates
- Annual impact report recognition
- Potential naming opportunity for a major program area
Community Ownership Sponsor
$50,000
Supports resident membership, community outreach, and cooperative ownership education.
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Your sponsorship may support
- Resident membership assistance
- Community ownership education
- Neighborhood outreach
- Member sign-up campaigns
- Resident ambassador activities
Sponsor benefits may include
- Recognition on website and sponsor materials
- Logo placement at launch events
- Sponsor recognition in annual impact report
- Social media and email recognition
- Opportunity to support a Community Ownership Day
Healthy Food Access Sponsor
$25,000
Supports affordable groceries, nutrition access, delivery, and food security programming.
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Your sponsorship may support
- Grocery affordability initiatives
- Produce discounts
- Senior grocery access
- Family food packages
- SNAP/EBT outreach
- Nutrition education
- Community cooking demonstrations
Sponsor benefits may include
- Logo recognition on website
- Recognition in healthy food access campaign materials
- Social media recognition
- Annual impact report listing
- Opportunity to co-host a food access or wellness event
Workforce & Youth Opportunity Sponsor
$15,000
Supports paid work-based learning, job training, and career pathways for Atlantic City residents and youth.
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Your sponsorship may support
- Youth employment stipends
- Job readiness training
- Retail and customer service training
- Food handling certification support
- Delivery and logistics training
- Career coaching
- Work-based learning experiences
Sponsor benefits may include
- Recognition on workforce program materials
- Logo placement on sponsor page
- Recognition at youth and workforce events
- Annual impact report listing
- Opportunity to host a career session or employer talk
Small Business & Vendor Sponsor
$10,000
Supports local vendors, food entrepreneurs, makers, and small businesses that want to sell through or partner with the Co-Op.
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Your sponsorship may support
- Vendor onboarding
- Food business training
- Packaging and labeling support
- Product photography
- Business licensing support
- Pop-up market opportunities
- Local vendor showcase events
Sponsor benefits may include
- Recognition on vendor development materials
- Website logo listing
- Social media recognition
- Annual impact report listing
- Opportunity to co-host a small business workshop
Neighborhood Partner Sponsor
$5,000
Supports community outreach, events, resident engagement, and neighborhood-based programming.
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Your sponsorship may support
- Community events
- Resident sign-up drives
- Printed outreach materials
- Volunteer activities
- Family food days
- Neighborhood listening sessions
Sponsor benefits may include
- Logo or name recognition on website
- Social media thank-you
- Recognition at community events
- Annual impact report listing
- Invitation to sponsor/community events
Community Friend Sponsor
$1,000 to $2,500An accessible sponsorship level for small businesses, families, civic groups, faith-based organizations, and individual supporters.
Your sponsorship may support
- Resident memberships
- Grocery gift cards
- Community meals
- Youth stipends
- Outreach materials
- Volunteer supplies
Sponsor benefits may include
- Name listing on website
- Social media recognition
- Community supporter certificate
- Invitation to launch and community events
In-Kind or Service Sponsor
Organizations may also support the Co-Op through donated goods, services, equipment, or professional expertise. Examples include:
- Refrigeration equipment
- Shelving and fixtures
- Grocery bags and packaging
- Printing and signage
- Marketing and design support
- Legal, accounting, or consulting services
- Technology and software
- Laptops, tablets, or point-of-sale systems
- Delivery support
- Food donations
- Volunteer teams
- Construction materials
- Cleaning supplies
- Security systems
- Professional training
In-kind sponsors will receive recognition based on the estimated value and impact of their contribution.
Sponsor a Specific Impact Area
Sponsors may also choose to direct support toward a specific program area.
Resident Membership Fund
Help Atlantic City residents become members and owners of the Co-Op.
Healthy Grocery Access Fund
Help families access affordable fruits, vegetables, staple foods, and culturally relevant groceries.
Youth Work-Based Learning Fund
Support paid learning opportunities for youth and young adults.
Senior and Family Delivery Access
Help provide delivery options for seniors, residents with disabilities, and families with limited transportation.
Local Vendor and Food Entrepreneur Fund
Help local entrepreneurs bring their products to market.
Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
Support local growing, aquaponics, vertical farming, and food system innovation.
Community Kitchen and Nutrition Education
Support cooking demonstrations, healthy meal education, wellness workshops, and family nutrition programming.
Who Should Become a Sponsor?
We welcome sponsorship from:
Whether your organization is large or small, your support can help create a visible and lasting impact in Atlantic City.
What Sponsors Receive
Sponsorship benefits may include:
- Website recognition
- Logo placement
- Social media recognition
- Email newsletter recognition
- Launch event recognition
- Community event visibility
- Sponsor spotlight stories
- Press and media recognition opportunities
- Annual impact report listing
- Facility recognition
- Program naming opportunities
- Volunteer engagement opportunities
- Sponsor roundtable invitations
- Quarterly impact updates
- Customized impact reporting for major sponsors
Final benefits may vary based on sponsorship level, timing, and sponsorship agreement.
Our Sponsorship Impact
Your sponsorship helps us build a stronger community food system while supporting measurable outcomes. Potential impact areas include:
- Number of residents reached
- Number of Co-Op members enrolled
- Number of families receiving grocery support
- Number of youth and adults trained
- Number of paid work-based learning opportunities created
- Number of local vendors supported
- Number of community events hosted
- Number of delivery access households served
- Amount of local purchasing supported
- Community education and wellness participation
Sponsors will receive updates showing how their support is helping move the project forward.
Become a Founding Sponsor
This is an opportunity to support a community-owned model that connects food, health, jobs, entrepreneurship, and neighborhood revitalization. Atlantic City Community Co-Op is not just asking for sponsorship. We are inviting partners to help build a permanent community asset.
Sponsor the Atlantic City Community Co-Op and help create a future where Atlantic City residents have access to healthy food, meaningful work, local ownership, and economic opportunity.
Sponsor Interest Form
Please complete the form below and a member of our team will contact you.
Contact
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact:
Atlantic City Community Co-Op Sponsorship Team