Click here to view the TPSS Co-op’s February 2026 newsletter.
♥️A Co-op is an Act of Love ♥️
By Orly Keiner, TPSS Co-op Board President At last month’s Shaping our Second Store event with co-op expert Jon Steinman, the room in the Takoma Park Community Center felt electric. Dozens of co-op members had come together to talk about the future of a business …
Shopping on a Budget at the TPSS Co-op
There are many ways to shop thoughtfully at the TPSS Co-op while keeping costs in mind. These five tips can help you stretch your dollars while supporting a values-based store. 1. Look for Deals Sale items are marked with green tags. Looking for these tags …
What Would Signal that a Second Location Truly Feels Like Our Co-op?
Around 70 TPSS member-owners and supporters gathered on Saturday, January 24th to begin casting a vision for a second store. While TPPS’s Board of Representatives and General Manager Mike Houston have been working together since 2022 on strategies to ensure the long-term financial health of …
January 2026 Newsletter
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Local Foods: The Challenge of Getting More Local Products onto Grocery Shelves
By Bob Gibson, TPSS Board of Representatives One of the questions members and shoppers regularly ask TPSS is why don’t we carry more local fruits and vegetables in the co-op? Why isn’t more of the produce that area farmers sell at the Takoma Park farmer’s …
Introducing Amy Leo, our new Community Engagement Manager
Hello, TPSS Co-op Community, I am pleased to fill this important and unique role! Community Engagement Managers are typically responsible for serving as a bridge between a company or organization and the public, but in the case of the Co-op, it’s a bit more nuanced …
(1/31/2026) Celebrating Kindness Day at the TPSS Co-op
On Saturday, January 31st, the TPSS Co-op community will come together to celebrate Kindness Day, honoring the life and legacy of Tommy Raskin. Tommy Raskin was the beloved son of U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin and Sarah Bloom Raskin. He was known for his deep kindness, …
December 2025 Newsletter
Our October Newsletter: Board Election voting is open, member meeting re-cap, and Co-op and Fairtrade month!
2025 Annual Report is Here!
Our Annual Report is hot off the press! Inside, you’ll find highlights from a year of resilience, growth, and community power at TPSS Co-op — from reopening our store to strengthening local sourcing, deepening member engagement, and laying the groundwork for what comes next. We’re …