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MILA – your participatory supermarket in Vienna!

We are more than just a supermarket – we are a community that values good food, affordable prices and sustainable cooperation. It’s so easy to become a member: Fill in the membership form, send it off and go shopping.

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MILA Mitglieder beim an der Kassa im MILA Mitmach-Supermarkt in Wien
Hochwertiges Gemüse im MILA Mitmach-Supermarkt in Wien, Rote Rüben, Süßkartoffeln, Sellerie, Rote Rüben

MILA briefly explained

Together we are creating a sustainable, fair and cooperative supermarket. MILA does business differently to large supermarkets. We determine our product range together. MILA offers affordable food – organic, regional, seasonal and preferably unpackaged, as well as affordable conventional and international products.

We currently run a – no longer so small – mini-market at Vivenotgasse 29, 1120 Vienna. This year will see the opening of the large MILA join-in supermarket with a full range of products and loooong opening hours. Yay!

Your benefits as a MILA member

We are more than just a supermarket – we are a community that values good food, favourable prices and sustainable cooperation. As a co-operative member, you become a co-owner of MILA. From just 20 euros social share or 180 euros regular share (per member and term) you are part of it.

  • Really great food
  • Affordable & transparent prices
  • You help decide what goes on the shelf
  • Help shape your supermarket
  • Strong cooperation

Stronger together – for you and me.

Becoming a MILA member explained in 3 steps – it’s that simple:

Your first step to good food & real co-determination! Simply fill out our online membership form – and you’re already part of MILA!

1. become a member:

Fill in the application form online and become a member – you can join for as little as 20 euros social contribution or 180 euros regular contribution (per member and term). You should know this:

  • Simply fill in the membership form. If you have any questions, please contact mitmachen@mila.wien or call: 0670 2026368
  • You only pay your co-operative share once in your life and get it back when you leave.
  • The contribution is staggered so that everyone can join. You decide for yourself whether you choose the standard share (€180) or the social share (€20) – or give more voluntarily.

2. join in: 3 hours that really make a difference.

Just 3 hours a month – and you’re in the thick of it instead of just being there. Whether at the checkout, stocking shelves or sorting fruit: Your contribution keeps MILA running – and ensures that together we can offer good food at affordable prices. And: it’s surprisingly fun to work together!

3. shopping in your supermarket:

As a member, you can shop at MILA: fresh, regional and affordable food, carefully selected and organised together. Our mini-market is already open – drop by and discover how good solidarity shopping tastes!

Address:Vivenotgasse 29, 1120 Vienna
 (entrance around the corner via Krichbaumgasse 25)

Opening hours:
Mondays: 12pm-7pm
Tuesdays: 3pm-7pm
Fridays: 9am-7pm
Saturdays: 8am-4pm

Join in & fill out membership form

Why are you a MILA member?

Julianna Fehlinger

“Vienna finally needs a place where we can get super good food at affordable prices. We can only achieve this together and that’s why I’m with MILA.”

David Jelinek

“I am committed to MILA in order to actively reshape the Viennese food system and I believe that good, healthy and affordable food must be made more accessible to everyone.”

Brigitte Reisenberger

“Really good food affordable for everyone – that’s why MILA is needed in Vienna.”

Alexander Arndt

“I’m involved with MILA because I think that when it comes to something as essential as food, you shouldn’t have to choose between quality and price.”

Friederike Ding

“I’m involved in MILA because I want a fairer food trade, both for producers and consumers.”

Beatrice Stude

“I am supporting the development of MILA because I love good food and variety and I am increasingly missing this in conventional supermarkets! For me, MILA stands for enjoyment, diversity and sustainable business practices.”

Margherita Hameter

“MILA – my idea of a place in Vienna where good & affordable food is accessible to ALL, where democratic co-determination and solidarity are a top priority and where we work together on a sustainable food system.”

Josephine Seer

“I hope that everyone can afford to love good food and that we still value the producers behind the product.“

You have questions about MILA ?

Would you like more information or to meet MILA members in person? We offer regular info sessions at the Minimarket where we can answer all your questions. Sign up now!

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Are you already a MILA member?

Current status

Members

Co-operative member
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Yes, we take enough time for you and your questions. That’s why we’ve introduced special info appointments. Click here for the dates. Or register for our events and drop by! You are welcome to come to the Minimarkt for a taster shopping session during our opening hours.

Why is MILA a co-operative? How does the MILA cooperative work?

Anyone who supports the MILA concept and recognises the rights and obligations can become a member of the cooperative. With your one-off co-operative share, you become a co-owner of our MILA participatory supermarket.

How are votes organised?

Every vote counts the same and every member has exactly one vote, no matter how many shares you subscribe to. As a member, you will be invited to the Annual General Meeting and can help decide with your vote.

Co-determination, participation and shopping go hand in hand at MILA. In order to be able to shop as a member of the cooperative, the joint participation shifts are a prerequisite. As soon as the large MILA participatory supermarket opens – we are planning for later in 2025 – every member will spend three hours a month in the supermarket.

These three hours will make a huge difference. With this model, together we will be able to offer high-quality products at affordable prices for everyone.

PS: In the minimarket, cooperation is not yet necessary for everyone 😉

How can I support MILA if I don't live in Vienna or don't want to work here?

The following options are available: Become a member & actively participate

Become an investing member (without participation, but with financial support)
Buy more shares & strengthen MILA in the long term

If you would like to support MILA without working or you do not live in Vienna, you can also become an investing member. Only as an active member will you have the opportunity to make purchases once the large supermarket has opened. You can also easily switch between active/investing membership.