In 2016, co-op designated representatives worked with NCG’s sustainability staff to establish collective environmental and social impact goals to achieve by 2020. Now with five years of data, we can assess our progress.
Recognizing food co-ops’ place as leaders in the local food movement, NCG has partnered with National Farm to School Network since 2019. Learn why and how your co-op and farm to school groups in your community could support one another in building a strong, equitable food system.
City Market has been working to make its products and services more accessible for members of the community. With the help of community partners, the co-op was able to offer its “Food for All” brochures translated in six languages.
Read how NCG uses the Food Co-op Impact Report to advocate for the things that are important food co-ops and communicate the value of our national co-op community to lawmakers, industry partners and consumers.
As our organizations actively engage in equity, belonging, inclusivity and accessibility (EBIA) work, it is important to think critically about our word choices, welcome feedback and shift to more inclusive language whenever possible.
NCG is making investments in building an equitable food system and engaging co-ops in dialogue and collaboration on equity, belonging, inclusivity and accessibility (EBIA).
In a tumultuous year that brought a global pandemic, a severe economic downturn and a resounding call for racial justice, co-ops have been a beacon of hope in responding to challenging circumstances.
What do you do when the world turns upside down? During 2020, co-ops responded quickly to the many unknowns and challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. We leaned on the cooperative principles and service to one another. And while our world remains volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous, there are reasons to be optimistic.
With millions of people in America facing food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic, co-ops around the country have stepped up to help their communities through the crisis. Read about two New York co-ops that provided Thanksgiving meals to neighbors in need.
USDA recommends that retailers begin implementation of USDA’s bioengineered food labeling regulations as soon as possible to ensure that systems are in place and all products for sale at your store are compliant by the deadline, January 1, 2022.
