Hornby Island Co-op was started in 1955 as a way for island residents to provide themselves with food, fuel, household and hardware goods at fair, reasonable prices. It was, and still is, a way to combine the community buying power and resources for a common advantage. Their deep roots in the local community make them a uniquely Hornby organization. Their mission is to provide the quality of facilities, goods, and services that encourages member and employee confidence and commitment to our cooperative.