I. Introduction: Naming and Framing the Problem The language we use to describe inequities matters. For decades, policymakers and researchers have used the term “food desert” to describe neighborhoods, often Black, Indigenous, and poor, where residents have little or no access to full-service grocery stores. At first glance, the metaphor
Something happened to me recently. I started in grocery in 2009 as a cashier at an independent store in Brooklyn called Perelandra. It was a job. During my time there I came to love the industry and worked my way up to store management. I identified strongly as a natural
In honor of this weekend's MAFCA Fall Conference in Philadelphia, here's a list of Philly songs to enjoy on the way. 1. Private Lives - Low Cut Connie The eponymous leadoff tune from Philadelphia’s Low Cut Connie 2020 album emphasizes community: the various forms it
I. Introduction: Naming and Framing the Problem The language we use to describe inequities matters. For decades, policymakers and researchers have used the term “food desert” to describe neighborhoods, often Black, Indigenous, and poor, where residents have little or no access to full-service grocery stores. At first glance, the metaphor
Happy mid-September. The weather is cooling down but the co-op news is heating up. Here's all the links fit to read: 🌹The Bethlehem Co-op Market in Pennsylvania is now offering online shopping ahead of their store opening. A sneak peak of the store is available on their website.
The last month has seen a number of headlines that signal the government retreating from public health and safety. The state of Florida plans to end school vaccine requirements. The USDA is cancelling contracts with food safety and animal health inspectors. The administration pulled back funding to study forever chemicals
The pinpoints of a dozen CCD spaces across a half-mile radius laid out a vision for the possible future of CCD in this historic West Baltimore community.
When food co-ops and producers coordinate through platforms they collectively steward and govern, local food systems can become economically competitive with corporate alternatives while building the solidarity and economic power the movement was designed to create.
Ithaca, NY August 30th 2025 GreenStar Co-op member #176 was reported missing in a bulk bin incident late on Saturday afternoon. Staff reported hearing an "oh my" followed by several minutes of the sound of rolled oats falling against a polished concrete floor. The Manager on Duty did
Happy Labor Day. Below you'll find all the food co-op news that's fit to digitize. 🌹Mississippi Market Co-op and River Market Community Co-op, both located in Minnesota, are seeking approval from their memberships for a merger. A website set up by both co-ops explains the rational
Something happened to me recently. I started in grocery in 2009 as a cashier at an independent store in Brooklyn called Perelandra. It was a job. During my time there I came to love the industry and worked my way up to store management. I identified strongly as a natural
