The cooperative principle of concern for community is evident at Hanover Co-op, which was recognized for its numerous initiatives that support food rescue efforts, area nonprofits, local farmers and environmental stewardship.
When our co-ops work together on common goals, we can change things for the better. The achievements highlighted in our 2021 Food Co-op Impact Report make it clear that co-ops have what it takes to bring about the social and environmental changes we want to see.
NCG and the Federation are collaborating to add diversity and resilience to our supply chain, expand Black farmers’ access to new markets and provide high-quality, competitively priced produce to co-ops and their shoppers.
Since 2015, Mississippi Market customers have made donations at the register to benefit local nonprofit organizations working primarily in the areas of food access, racial and social justice, and local food system support.
To support cooperatives in Ukraine, the co-op featured Ukrainian-inspired soup recipes in the deli and donated 100% of all soup sales toward relief efforts to rebuild food access in Ukraine.
To help co-ops succeed and keep pace with well-funded corporate sustainability efforts, NCG is making a major investment to upgrade our Co+efficient sustainability reporting system.
Through a partnership between the co-op and California FarmLink, the new Farmers Resilience Grant Program will help small farmers and ranchers in the Sacramento region advance the success of their businesses.
Co-ops have responded to the year’s unique challenges with ingenuity, resilience and compassion. As we close out 2021, let’s look back at the remarkable accomplishments co-ops have made to support their shoppers, staff and communities.
From stocking and promoting the products of Black-owned brands in the store to spotlighting the contributions of Black farmers, entrepreneurs and cooperators — there are many ways for co-ops to observe Black History Month.
NCG hosted a training recently that explored what supplier diversity is, our early endeavors in this work, and how NCG and co-ops can begin to create change that supports diverse-owned businesses and better serves our customers.
