Welcome to the Co-op!

A place for people who value healthy food, a healthy planet, and cooperation. — Our vision statement

The George Street Co-op is a non-profit natural foods store owned and run by its members. We sell vegetarian foods with the greatest nutritional value possible, and only minimal processing or additives. Everyone is welcome to shop at the Co-op and choose from our excellent selection of fresh organic produce, bulk foods, vitamins & herbs, body care and earth-friendly products, gifts, and more.

Upcoming events — get involved!

International Women's Day

Saturday, March 8
International Women's Day occurs on March 8 every year, celebrating respect, appreciation and love towards women and their political and cultural achievements. To get involved in International Women's Day activities, see the main IWD website: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Member orientation

Saturday, March 8 at 4:00pm
Co-op orientations begin upstairs in the café space and include a complete tour of the store area. Come meet other Co-op members, learn the ropes, and embark on a rewarding volunteer adventure! All attendees get 2 hours towards their Co-op work credit.

Open Bluegrass Jam at the Café!

Sunday, March 9 at 3:00pm
Second and fourth Sundays of the month, bring your guitar, banjo, fiddle, or what-have-you to central NJ’s only bluegrass jam! Players and audience are all welcome. For more information, text or call Chris at 908-304-3454.

Board of Directors meeting

Monday, March 10 at 7:30pm
The Co-op's Board of Directors meets at 7:30pm in the Co-op's upstairs meeting room, the second Monday of each month. All Co-op members are encouraged to attend Board of Directors meetings, whether you prefer to observe discussion or to (respectfully) take part.

Sampling: Purity Organic beverages

Tuesday, March 11 at 11:00am
Try out Purity Organic’s delicious beverages, and take advantage of our sampling day special — buy one bottle, get one FREE!

Roleplaying Game Night at the Café!

Tuesday, March 11 at 8:00pm
Get involved in our ongoing sessions of Werewolf, Vampire, or D&D 3.5. All player levels are welcome, whether you’re looking for one evening or a whole campaign!

Organic Open Mic at the Café!

Thursday, March 13 at 7:30pm
All new, organic open mic at the George Street Co-op Café, every Thursday. Signups start at 7:30pm, performances start at 8:00pm. There’s no cover, and all types of performers are welcome! For more information, text or call Mike at 914-874-7277 or join our Facebook group.

Spring Membership Meeting

Sunday, March 30 at 1:15pm
The George Street Co-op Spring Membership Meeting 2:00pm - 4:30pm New Brunswick Public Library, Community Room (right across the street from the Co-op) A potluck luncheon will precede the meeting at 1:15pm. Contact the Meetings & Elections Committee at meetings+elections@georgestreetcoop.com with any questions. RSVP via Facebook here.

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Recent happenings at the Co-op

2013 REFERENDUM RESULTS

Submitted by Jenn Smith Mullen on July 8, 2013 - 7:30pm

Our co op has recently concluded our 2013 referendum. Thank you to everyone who participated, your input is vital. An important change to our membership structure has passed. Once implemented, memberships will renew on the anniversary of joining, rather than every August.

Additionally, all seven Board of Director appointments were ratified by membership vote.

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Submitted by Jenn Smith Mullen on June 11, 2013 - 1:09pm

As a member of the George Street Co Op, you will receive your 2013 referendum in the mail. There are EIGHT questions. Question 1 deals with membership terms, and the remaining seven are ballot votes for each of the seats on the Board of Directors.

Monthly sales specials - September

If you’re hosting a big Halloween bash, then let us be your Halloween headquarters with our October sales. If you or your guests are gluten-free, take advantage of our tasty discount on Ancient Harvest Quinoa Organic Spaghetti at a savings of 31% off the original price. Then top it off with Walnut Acres Organic Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce for a discount of 35%.

Gluten-free brownies and mini (vegan) cheesecakes

Submitted by Jeremy Strauss on January 13, 2011 - 8:20pm

We have some gluten-free treats from the same vegan pastry shop that supplies our fresh-baked muffins. Come sample gluten-free brownies with walnuts, gluten-free key lime raspberry mini-cheesecakes (with a chopped walnut crumb topping) and gluten-free chocolate mini-cheesecakes (with walnuts). The “cheese” is non-dairy. These treats are all vegan.

Now carrying local, organic, vegan pastries

Submitted by Anonymous on November 22, 2010 - 2:51pm

The Co-op is now carrying locally made, organic, vegan pastries! Revel in tasty delights like cranberry orange crumble, baby apple pie, banana chocolate chip loaf, or blueberry lemon loaf. These fresh-baked treats are completely free of dairy, eggs, cholesterol, trans-fats, hydrogenated oils, or high fructose corn syrup, but the flavor is so good you’ll never think you’re missing out!