National Indigenous Peoples’ Day is meant to recognize the communities that have lived in the Americas for thousands of years and honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people. Here are a few examples of how co-ops honored the day.
Viroqua Food Co+op celebrated eating local with a local food celebration and an original Eat Local bingo game created by staff. Participants had a chance to win a branded a Kleen Kanteen and co-op gift card.
In the spirit of cooperation among co-ops and to acknowledge Co-op Month in October, several co-ops recently collaborated on a recipe guide featuring culinary favorites from their respective communities.
The annual NCG trends report is a business planning tool designed to save co-op managers time and money otherwise spent on industry research.
Through a State Department program, the co-op hosted professionals from Pakistan at its Easthampton store, where the group discussed solar power, stormwater management, cooperatives building community, and local sustainable food production.
Since the co-op launched its GIVE program in 2017, customer donations have supported local and area organizations and programs that align with the co-op’s commitment to supporting a healthy and vibrant community.
News of the war in Ukraine deeply affected Amy Sible, so she connected with friends, family, co-workers and co-op vendors to donate more than $10,000 worth of supplies to Ukrainians in need.
Members of the community have spoken, once again choosing SLO Food Co-op as their favorite natural foods grocery store in the Best of SLO Awards. It’s an honor that reflects the “community’s dedication and interest in the local food movement.”
A local nonprofit honored Wild Oats Market in recognition of the co-op’s efforts to donate funds through its Round Up for Change program and raise awareness about how the organization’s services impact the community.
The City of Davis honored Davis Food Co-op with an award that recognizes community partners for efforts improving the quality of life for local residents, and the co-op’s commitment to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive community.
