At the Essentials Economy, we offer four different ways to earn Patronage Points. Each one serves a purpose. Each one builds your stake in the new economy.
Here is everything you need to know.
1. Special Priority Access Patronage Point
Purpose: To raise the Emergency Fund for buying grocery stores.
How to Earn:
- Donate $50 Canadian per month for 12 months, OR
- Donate $600 in one-time contribution
Time Limit:
- Available only from June 2026 to June 2027
- After June 2027, this option expires permanently
What Makes It Special:
- Holders receive priority access to UCF capital for starting their own business (with the right qualifications)
- They are first consideration for any new project that matches their credentials
- They become founding members of the Essentials Economy—forever
What You Must Provide:
- Full registration details, including your skills and expertise
- A registration form will be provided
After Expiration:
- This point will be replaced by the Monthly Global Patronage Point for GUCF (see #4 below)
- Starting July 2027, you can collect that point with the same $50 monthly donation—one month at a time, no more bundling.
2. Monthly Food & Grocery Purchase Patronage Point
Purpose: To reward everyday food purchases and build the consumer-owned economy.
How to Earn:
- Spend $150 or more per month on food from:
- A Community Kitchen or restaurant (for those who don’t want to cook)
- A Community Grocery Store (for those who love to cook)
- $150 is the threshold for Canada. Other countries can set their own amount.
Family Registration:
- Every family member—children and adults—must register their name in the system
- If one family member spends more than $150, the excess can be transferred to another family member’s account
- This way, families can pool their purchases to maximize points
Why This Matters:
- This is the primary point for everyday consumers
- It turns your daily food spending into ownership
3. Monthly Contribution Patronage Point for UCF
Purpose: For those who don’t spend enough on food but still want to participate.
How to Earn:
- Contribute $50 directly to the UCF each month
Who Is This For:
- People who don’t shop at the grocery store often
- Those living with family who don’t reach the $150 threshold individually
- Anyone who wants to earn a point through direct contribution
Flexible Option:
- You can also spend part of the amount at the Community Kitchen or restaurant to reach the threshold
- For example: Spend $100 on food + contribute $50 to UCF = 1 point (or adjust as needed)
Why This Matters:
- It creates more capital for future investment
- It increases potential dividends for everyone
4. Monthly Global Patronage Point for GUCF
Purpose: To connect every human being on Earth financially, spiritually, and emotionally.
How to Earn:
- Contribute $50 directly to the GUCF each month
When It Starts:
- July 2027—after the Special Patronage Point expires
What It Does:
- Powers the backup fund for the global economy
- Creates a mutual help network across borders
- Funds the first grocery stores in every country to start their own UCF
Why This Matters:
- This is the point that unites the world
- It is the foundation for a truly global Essentials Economy
The Maximum: 3 Points Per Month
Every person can collect a maximum of three Patronage Points per month.
You choose how:
- 1 point from food purchases (Type 2)
- 1 point from UCF contribution (Type 3)
- 1 point from GUCF contribution (Type 4)
Note: The Special Priority Access Point (Type 1) is a limited-time opportunity and is separate from the monthly maximum.
Quick Reference Table
| Point Type | How to Earn | Amount | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Special Priority Access | Monthly or one-time donation | $50/month or $600 | June 2026 – June 2027 |
| 2. Food & Grocery Purchase | Buy food from community kitchen/store | $150/month | Ongoing |
| 3. UCF Contribution | Direct contribution to UCF | $50/month | Ongoing |
| 4. Global GUCF | Direct contribution to GUCF | $50/month | Starts July 2027 |
Why This System Works
- Everyone can participate—whether you cook, eat out, or just want to contribute.
- Families can work together—pooling purchases to maximize points.
- Every point builds your stake—in the UCF, the GUCF, and the entire Essentials Economy.
- The system is fair—no one can collect more than three points per month, preventing concentration of power.
Register Now
The Special Priority Access Patronage Point is only available until June 2027.
We hope that before then, at least 100,000 people will collect these 12 Special Points to accelerate the building of the new economy.
Register your name as soon as possible:
Together, we are building an economy that belongs to everyone.
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