AUGUST 2023 Co-op shoppers and owners – Backpacks, sweaters and national coffee chains pretending 5 spices mixed together are pumpkins. These things can only herald the arrival of Fall. For many it’s a return to routine, a break from summer break. Grilled vegetables give way …
By Susan Cho, Board Member Have you gotten the hang of what you can compost with respect to food waste and yard waste? Hooray! Now there’s a growing trend towards more responsible product packaging. Double hooray! But it can be confusing when things are labeled …
By Bob Gibson, President, TPSS What motivated you to become one of more than 11,000 people to become member-owners of the Co-op since our doors opened in 1981? First and foremost, it’s likely an economic choice. You enjoy shopping at the Co-op, and you want …
By Taylor Dibbert For the latest edition of Co-op Questions, I got in touch with Fred Feinstein. He served on the Co-op’s Board of Representatives from 2016 to 2022. This interview has been edited lightly. Would you tell me a little bit about yourself? For …
By Taylor Dibbert TPSS Co-op will hold a Member Appreciation Day (and Spring Member Meeting) on May 24 at the VFW. The event will run from 6pm to 8pm, and include a member forum, a raffle, and time for socializing. There will be free food …
By Taylor Dibbert For the latest edition of Co-op Questions, I got in touch with Co-op member and Takoma Park resident Sarah Goupell. Our exchange, which has been edited lightly, is below. Would you tell me a little bit about yourself? I currently serve as …
Orly Keiner, TPSS Board of Representatives Anyone looking to learn more about plastic packaging reduction is welcome to join Orly at the Co-op’s Earth Day celebration, where she’ll lead a short plastic-free shopping tour of the store! One of the best ways to reduce the …
By Taylor Dibbert TPSS Co-op’s Earth Day event is on Saturday, April 22 from 11am to 3pm. In addition to live music and speakers, a variety of partner organizations will participate. This year’s theme is “The Future of Our Food System.” Co-op General Manager Mike …
INTERVIEW WITH MEMBER JULIA JARVIS By Taylor Dibbert I recently got in touch with longtime Takoma Park resident Julia Jarvis to discuss the Co-op and her experiences as a member. Our exchange, which has been edited, is below. Would you tell me a little bit …
By Taylor Dibbert Rachel Hardwick raised her kids in Takoma Park with her husband, loves to walk her dog around town with friends, and owns a commercial testing laboratory with her husband. She is an attorney at AARP. Hardwick served on TPSS Co-op’s Board of …