COVID-19 Operations Updates

Taking the health and safety of our staff and shoppers seriously during this time means that there are some changes to the shopping experience. Here’s what you can expect:Outside The Store   Separate areas to pick up online orders and line up for entry into …

TPSS COVID-19 Response

Since March 6th, TPSS has introduced a variety of safety procedures and precautionary methods to keep our staff, our customers, and our community healthy. Our goal is to continue to provide groceries and needed resources to our shoppers in the safest possible setting.  Below is …

Our New Guest Column: Pro-Pollinator

From January until the fall of this year, we’ll be hosting a monthly collaborative column with the good people of Climate Action Coffee featuring information on native plants, Takoma Park-specific gardening, pollinators, birds, and the processes of our planet. To kick things off, we have …

Interview with a Vendor: Meira from Chocotenango

1. How would you introduce yourself? We are a small ‘mom and pop’ bean to bar chocolate business with a genuine passion for food and flavors. ‘Pop’ Ismael is a professional chef who developed a passion for chocolate while living in Guatemala, where his wife …

TPSS Enters 2022 In A Strong Position, Ready For Growth

Bob Gibson, TPSS Board President  Dec 9, 2021 As I begin my term as the new President of the TPSS Board of Representatives I start by extending a heartfelt thanks to our outgoing President Diane Curran. For the past three years, Diane has provided steady …

Planning Ahead Because of Supply Chain Issues

11/5/21 by Mike Houston 2021 has brought a host of challenges for small businesses like TPSS, but let’s focus on the current and upcoming supply chain issues.   According to the October US Census Small Business Survey Pulse Survey, 45% of surveyed businesses said they are …

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Fall Meeting Message from Our GM

Co-op Member-Owners, Thank you all for joining us this evening. Tonight is my 7th Semi-annual Member Meeting GM update despite the fact that I think I’ve now worked at the Co-op for 20 years. I’m fairly certain I didn’t have these gray hairs when I …