I have written in the past about some of the supply chain issues that we have had since the start of the pandemic. Initially, the situation was largely created by […]
Every October cooperative businesses from around the world celebrate National Co-op Month. As our fellow cooperators at the National Cooperative Business Association state, “National Co-op Month is an annual opportunity […]
Things are beginning to ramp up in the search for our new General Manager. Now that the profile of required and desirable characteristics has been approved, our recruitment consultant has […]
This October, Brattleboro Food Co-op is joining over 65,000 co-operatives and credit unions across the United States in celebrating Co-op Month, observed nationally since 1964. This year’s theme, “Build Back […]
The GIVE60 Challenge is a “choose-your-own-challenge” fundraiser, which this year includes the in-person “CHANGE-OF-PACE CHALLENGE”event—a no-pressure, family-friendly walk, run, stroll and roll event, October 23rd at the West River Trail. […]
It’s hard to believe it’s been two and a half months since Sabine announced her intention to step down as of December 31st. The General Manager Search Committee (comprised of […]
Nick Dickison was appointed to the Brattleboro Food Co-op Board on 9/13/21 to fill the remainder of Mark Adams’ term. This is their candidate statement. 1. Why would you like to […]
As I write this, we in Windham County have been informed that our COVID infection risk status is now “substantial.” I know I am not alone in thinking, Wow, what happened? and How come so fast?
Needless to say, we instituted the CDC’s strong recommendation for mask-wearing in the store for both customers and staff the morning we heard the news. Of course, as in most things of this nature, the commentary has been widely varied. Some feel we should mandate and enforce as we did for months, before vaccinations had reached the 80% mark. Others chided us for “shaming” folks into wearing masks.
On a gorgeous sunny July afternoon I sat on a picturesque stone wall at Dwight Miller Orchards in Dummerston, VT, with Malah and Read Miller. During our time together they […]
We want to inform you that a Co-op cashier tested positive for COVID-19. They were last at work on Saturday, August 21, and noticed a symptom consistent with the signs: […]
Our General Manager, Sabine Rhyne, has announced her departure from the Co-op effective December 31, 2021. Your Board of Directors has been gearing up to find her replacement. The Board […]
Healthy Kids Lunches: Packed / Bag Lunch Tips Healthy Kids can have happy lunch bags! School lunch “Burn-out” may set in only a few weeks into the school year. The […]
Each month we focus on identifying a local producer to feature in our monthly newsletter, Food for Thought and in-store. We conduct an in-depth interview, and feature photos, creating an article that reaches over 9,000 shareholders. We invite the producer to the Co-op to show off their wares through a demonstration or a tasting. We promote the producer and event through print materials as well as our website, Facebook, and Instagram advertising. This program is central to our cooperatively owned business.
If you are a shopper dedicated to buying organic and whole foods, committed to supporting our local community, organizations, and family farms, and believe in cooperative ownership, we encourage you to become a shareholder.
