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, March 26 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, March 28 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. Each comic gets 8 minutes and it’s absolutely free.

The Positive Potluck

Friday, March 29 at 7:30pm
A peaceful and positive potluck gathering of friends. The potluck tradition is that everyone brings a little something, and together we’ll have a great and varied feast!

The Co-op is a vegetarian space, so please bring only vegetarian or vegan foods. RSVP to the Facebook event here.

Earth Hour

Saturday, March 30 at 8:30pm
Earth Hour falls on the last Saturday in March, at "8:30pm local time, wherever you live on planet earth." At this time, people throughout the world turn out the lights, expressing solidarity with the worldwide campaign to save energy and our environment. To learn more, see the Earth Hour website: http://www.earthhour.org/

Board Game Tuesday at the Café!

Tuesday, April 2 at 6:00pm — description is the same as for Tuesday, March 26

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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 - 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.

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Submitted by Jenn Smith Mullen on June 11, 2013 - 2:09pm

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.