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!

Snack Attack Comedy Show

Saturday, January 25 at 8:00pm
Part gut-busting laughs, part gut-filling snacks, this show will leave you fully satisfied. The hosts will serve up hilarious comedians while simultaneously making a snack from scratch, and you will decide the winner. Tickets are $10 online or at the door.

The New Brunchwick comedy open mic

Sunday, January 26 at 7:30pm
Comedy open mic at the George Street Co-op Café, second and fourth Sundays of every month. Signups start at 7:30pm, performances start at 8:00pm. There’s no cover.

Membership Committee meeting

Monday, January 27 at 6:30pm
The Membership Committee meets in the Co-op Café at 6pm on the fourth Monday of each month. All Co-op members are welcome to attend.

Board Game Tuesday at the Café!

Tuesday, January 28 at 6:00pm
All ages are welcome! Tuesdays from 6pm–9pm, come out and join everyone in a game of chess, checkers, backgammon, Scrabble, or Uno — or bring a different game with you to play! Join the Meetup group here.

Fresh Produce open mic

Thursday, January 30 at 7:45pm
A beautiful open mic at the George Street Co-op Café, every Thursday. Signups start at 7:45pm, performances start at 8:00pm. Everyone gets 8 minutes and it’s absolutely free.

Spring Membership Meeting & Potluck

Sunday, March 8 at 1:00pm
The George Street Co-op
Spring Membership Meeting
1:00pm - 4:00pm
New Brunswick Public Library
Carl T. Valenti Community Room
(right across the street from the Co-op)

A potluck luncheon will precede the meeting at noon. 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

Help Wanted: Floor Manager

George Street Co-op is looking to add an enthusiastic, self-motivated Floor Manager to our team.

Spring 2015 Referendum Results

Submitted by Anonymous on April 13, 2015 - 12:57pm

The results of the latest membership referendum are in:
1. Members voted to give the Board of Directors the power to change the Co-op’s senior citizen discount policy.
2. Members voted to permit electronic voting in future referendum votes.
3. Members re-elected Marilynn Winston, Chad Hetman, and John Leary to continue serving on the Board of Directors.

Time for the Spring 2015 referendum!

Submitted by Anonymous on March 23, 2015 - 6:33pm

Co-op members, the official ballot box is here! You have TWO WEEKS (until Saturday April 4th) to mail in your referendum ballot, or to return it in-person to the store. The store’s future is yours — be a part of the process!

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.