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 ...
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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, ...
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(1/25/2026) Celebrating Kindness Day at the TPSS Co-op

On Sunday, January 25th, 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 ...
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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 ...
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Round Up at the Register for Small Things Matter in December!

This December, TPSS Co-op is proud to partner with Small Things Matter for a Round Up at the Register campaign. This all-volunteer, community-powered organization truly lives up to its name — showing that small actions can make a big difference ...
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Meet Your New Board Members!

Dear Fellow TPSS Co-op Member-Owners, As we gather in the spirit of Thanksgiving and gratitude, we find ourselves reflecting on a season marked by both challenges and moments of clarity about what truly sustains us. The recent government shutdown and ...
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November 2025 Newsletter

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One Year Reopen

NOVEMBER 6th, 2025 Co-op shoppers and owners - One year ago today, TPSS reopened its doors after an 18-week remodel. It was a joyful, long-awaited morning — the hum of conversation in the aisles, neighbors rediscovering their favorite products, the ...
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SNAP Goes Further at TPSS

OCTOBER 29th, 2025 Co-op shoppers and owners - We’re less than 72 hours from November 1, when the federal government is expected to fail to issue SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to more than 40 million Americans who rely ...
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Thanksgiving Pre-orders Begin!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and your co-op is here to make it delicious — and local! We’re taking pre-orders now for your holiday favorites to make your meal simple, fresh, and stress-free. You can pre-order turkeys, pie, and wine! Fresh ...
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