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!
Tuesday, April 22
Earth Day is an international day of observance and action founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. The first Earth Day involved about 20 million
Americans; it has grown into a worldwide phenomenon involving 184 countries, 17000 environmental groups, and hundreds of millions of participants.
To get involved in activities near you, see the event list at the Earth Day Network website:
http://earthday.net/
Tuesday, April 22 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.
Wednesday, April 23 at 8:30pm
The Personnel Committee meets via Zoom, usually at 8:30 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month. All Co-op members are welcome to attend. Please join via the following link: Personnel Committee Zoom meeting
Thursday, April 24 at 7:30pm
The Third Space Open Mic is a music, poetry, and comedy friendly weekly open mic! We are also a safe 3rd space for those looking for a comfortable place to spend the evening. Signups start at 7:30pm or by contacting the host in advance. Performances start at 8:00pm. There’s no cover.
Friday, April 25
Arbor Day is an national day of celebration to encourage the care and planting of trees. It started in Nebraska in 1872 and has since spread around the world, though different countries celebrate it on different days. In the United States it falls on the last Friday in April.
To get involved in Arbor Day activities, see the Arbor Day Foundation website:
http://www.arborday.org/
Saturday, April 26 at 6:00pm
New Chapter SLAA Meeting
6pm–7pm every Saturday in the Co-op Café
Sunday, April 27 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.
Monday, April 28 at 8:15pm
The Membership Committee meets via Zoom, usually at 8:15 pm on the fourth Monday of each month. All Co-op members are welcome to attend. Please join via the following link: https://zoom.us/j/96348218881?pwd=OFlqVVJwYWxWSWZZdW1PNnpGcXhpQT09
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Recent happenings at the Co-op
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on March 18, 2024 - 5:51pm
The results of the Spring 2024 Referendum are in.
The referendum ran from February 24th through March 9th, 2024. During those two weeks, 64 ballots were submitted (59 electronic plus 5 paper) meaning 56.6% of our eligible households took part!
The voters decided the referendum questions as follows:
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on March 11, 2024 - 9:00pm
At the March 11th Board of Directors meeting, the Board adopted a new policy regarding product boycotts. See the full policy here.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on February 17, 2024 - 6:17pm
The Co‑op would like to announce our upcoming Membership Referendum. Voting in Co‑op referendums is one of the ways that members are empowered to participate in the Co‑op’s democratic process.
The purpose of this referendum is to approve the appointments of Jason Campbell, Aquaus Kelley, and Gio Occhipinti to the Co‑op Board of Directors, and to amend certain parts of Article I of the Co‑op’s Bylaws.
The voting period will run from Sunday February 25 through Saturday March 9, 2024.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on October 15, 2023 - 5:39pm
The Co-op is now launching an even fresher and healthier source of sustainable food for our community! We’ve just added on-site fresh foods to our grab & go fridge. The ZeroPrep line is all:
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on August 31, 2023 - 9:02pm
The Membership Committee has just finished putting together the official Membership Manual — the how-to guide to be a great part of your co-op! We’ve sought input from folks throughout the community, and we hope this is helpful to everyone. Please download and read it!
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) 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!
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) 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.
This referendum had the biggest turnout in years! Thanks to all of you who take part in making this co-op a wonderful place.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) 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!
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.
Attached for your reference is both the referendum, and the results.
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.
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