TPSS Community, A few updates during a time of uncertainty for everyone. Assistance to Those Who Need It The store has seen an unprecedented run of consistent sales beyond anything we’ve previously experienced. With the dramatic upturn in our business, we are trying to think of …
Staff Profile: Liena
Taylor Dibbert Liena, 24, is from Sudan and currently lives in Silver Spring. “A lot has been happening in Sudan, but we’re kind of on the healing end of it,” she tells me. “We had a whole revolution; we overthrew the government.” Even though Sudan’s …
UPDATED 3/12: Virus Prevention at TPSS Co-op
Updated 3/12/20 TPSS Shoppers – The Co-op is working diligently to help serve our community with healthy food while doing our part to minimize risk for the spread of germs during this time period. We have asked staff who are not feeling well to stay home …
My Experience @ TPSS Co-op
Hello! My name is Adiel and I worked at the TPSS Co-op for two weeks as an intern, from April 24 to March 6. My school, The Field School, was closed for two weeks for a program we call Winter Internship, where everyone in the …
Shopper Survey: We Want Your Input!
Mike Houston, General Manager I’ve always slept next to the wall. My wife sleeps on the side with the nightstand. She’s a pretty deep sleeper, so she never noticed that every single night I get out of bed to drink water. I’ve always woken up …
Supporting Food Security
Leandra Nichola, Community Engagement Manager Hold on to your hat! Here’s some (not-so-shocking) news: It costs more to shop at the Co-op than a conventional grocery store. Natural food costs more to produce than conventional food. And, even with our added buying-power through the National …
Message Regarding Co-op and Junction Development
12/3/2019 To our members and customers: We are responding to statements in recent emails from Community Vision for Takoma regarding the NDC project on the adjoining City lot as they relate to TPSS Co-op. We want to be clear that the emails contain the independent views of the community group …
Winter Holiday Hours
We want to let you know about a few changes to our regular (8am – 10pm) hours coming up around the winter holidays:
Climate Action Coffee Series: Building Equity and Promoting Drawdown in our Regional Food System
Susanne Lowen, TPSS Co-op Board Member The Climate Action Coffee series convened a conversation at Busboys and Poets Takoma focused on moving toward greater food self-sufficiency while supporting carbon sequestration and equitable access to healthy food in our region. The November 4 conversation, hosted by …
Staff Profile: Jane
Taylor Dibbert Jane is the Manager of the Wellness Department. She’s from Silver Spring and currently resides there. She lived, however, in various locations throughout the U.S. before returning to the Silver Spring (and Takoma Park) area. She’s worked at the Co-op for eight-and-a-half years. …