Taylor Dibbert Assane is from Senegal. He was born in Dakar, the capital, and currently resides in downtown Silver Spring. He arrived in the U.S. in 2001. He initially lived in Connecticut and worked at the YMCA. After that, he decided to go back to …
A Fond Farewell to Thursdays @ The Co-op
Leandra Nichola, Community Engagement Manager Writing on the first Thursday in 25 weeks that will we not have a Thursdays @ The Co-op event is slightly surreal. The weekly community gathering has become a part of the store’s rhythm. Staff eagerly asking which food truck …
Staff Profile: Kysselle
Taylor Dibbert Kysselle is from Cameroon. She grew up in Yaoundé, the capital. Now she lives just a couple blocks away the Co-op. She’s a cashier and has been working at the Co-op for fifteen months. When she first came to the U.S., she worked …
From the Board: Bylaws Changes
Members: We wish to inform you of an error we made in the bylaw vote that was recently taken. In that vote, the membership overwhelmingly approved a change to the by-laws that allows the Co-op to send notices to members via email. What had slipped …
Vote for the 2019-20 Poker Chip Charities
Each year, we raise a few thousand dollars by donating 5 cents to one of 4 charities for every reusable bag you use at check out. Help choose this year’s charities by voting here! Voting closes July 13th.
We’re Green America Gold Certified!
We are proud to announce that we are now Green America Gold Certified! As an additional perk of the certification, we have qualified to be the first grocery store in Montgomery County to join the Montgomery Country Green Business Program. Check out our profile in …
New Blog Post | Taking Local To The Next Level
Learn about the newly amended Maryland Cottage Food Law that will allow home bakers and preservers to sell their yummy foods in grocery stores like ours starting October 1.
New Blog Post | News From Our GM
Read the GM report from our spring member meeting.
SHA Announces Community Input in Takoma Junction Visioning Study
The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) is currently running a Visioning Study for the Takoma Junction area. There are two opportunities for public feedback that we want members to be aware of and take advantage. 1. Take SHA’s Community Values Survey This survey …
New Blog Post | Staff Profile: Palden
Get personal with Palden, our in-house cheese expert and Refridgerated Department Stocker.