Fall 2022

Our new store hours:

Weekdays: 10am–8pm

Weekends: noon–4pm

Co-op workers are still wearing masks. Masks are optional for customers, but recommended. We're happy to provide you a mask for free!

Spinach pies, hot soup, and coffee are all back in full force! The upstairs café space is open for your enjoyment, but is not serving food at this time.

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!

Board Game Tuesday at the Café!

Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00pm
All ages are welcome! Tuesdays from 7pm–10pm, 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 Facebook group here.

Outreach Committee meeting

Tuesday, December 6 at 8:00pm
The Outreach Committee meets via Zoom, and all Co-op members are invited to attend. Please join via the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92717699460?pwd=K2xYei9qcTNJb3BhL2NDV25JUmp1UT09

Finance Committee meeting

Wednesday, December 7 at 6:00pm
Due to COVID-19 the Finance Committee now meets via Zoom, usually at 6:00pm on the first or second Wednesday of each month. All Co-op members are welcome to attend. Please register in advance via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcuuqqTgpH9IImdxaIgg8QklCRd9Z8w83

The Organic Open Mic

Thursday, December 8 at 7:30pm
Music, poetry, spoken word open mic at the George Street Co-op Café every Thursday. Signups start at 7:30pm or by contacting the hosts in advance. Performances start at 8:00pm. There’s no cover.

Makers’ Market in the Café

Saturday, December 10 at 12:00pm
The Co-op has invited local artisans to come together and exhibit their crafty goodness in our café space. Come out for:
　★ hand-made jewelry
　★ hand-crafted accessories
　★ woodcrafts
　★ candles
　★ toys made with love
　★ traditionally blended personal care
　★ locally made sauces and jams

This is a great chance to SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS AND CRAFTSPEOPLE and find the perfect gift for a loved friend!

Fresh Produce comedy open mic

Sunday, December 11 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.

Board of Directors meeting

Monday, December 12 at 7:30pm
Due to COVID-19, the Co-op’s Board of Directors meets at 7:30pm via zoom, 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. Please register for the meeting in advance via the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItdeqtrToqHtbuDPYoieLcaT3064lRYXk1

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Recent happenings at the Co-op

April 24th Membership Meeting: remote or hybrid?

Submitted by Anonymous on April 5, 2022 - 12:33pm

Hopefully all Co-op members received the email announcing the Membership Meeting on April 24, 2022, but if not, here is another announcement! We want to gauge everyone’s interest in meeting in person, so please fill out the poll at https://forms.gle/VGuSngh65LjSht1S7 — thank you!

Our new shop is online!

Submitted by Anonymous on May 4, 2020 - 11:00am

We’re glad to announce our new online shop:
www.georgestreetcoop.com/shop

Place your order there, we’ll pack it up for you and call you when it’s ready for curbside pickup:
　　　　　Weekdays:　11am–2pm　AND　5pm–8pm 　　　　　Weekends:　noon–4pm

Spring 2015 Referendum Results

Submitted by Anonymous on April 13, 2015 - 1:57pm

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 - 7:33pm

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 - 8:30pm

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.