TPSS Co-op is a Proud Union Workplace. We’re Different on Purpose.
By Orly Keiner, TPSS Co-op Board President The staff at TPSS is the heart and soul of the Co-op. The Board of Representatives hears from our membership over and over that the staff’s knowledge, kindness, and personal connections to our ...
Takoma Park Silver Spring Food Co-op and Takoma Park Workers Union Reach Agreement on New Contract
May 1, 2026 The Takoma Park Workers Union and Management of the TPSS Co-op announce the successful completion of contract negotiations resulting in a new three-year contract through April 2029. Both sides are thrilled to have worked towards a finalized ...
Shopper Survey Analysis & Results
The Takoma Park-Silver Spring Co-op (TPSS) conducted a 39-question shopper survey in fall 2025 to capture customer preferences, perceptions, and engagement. The survey was distributed via email, website, and in-store promotion with 387 responses collected. Because survey results are not ...
(5/1/2026) May Day at TPSS
May Day (May 1) is a time to celebrate workers and the essential role they play in our communities. It’s something we mark each year at TPSS. In the week leading up to May Day, we’ll celebrate our staff with ...
TPSS Expansion. Why Now?
TPSS Member-Owners and Shoppers, As we’ve been talking more and more about our second store expansion project the past four months, there are two main questions we’ve gotten again and again. The first is "where is it going to be?", which I’ll return ...
Introducing the Co-op Explorers Program for Kids!
Starting March 10, 2026, kids ages 12 and under are invited to become a TPSS Co+op Explorer and be eligible to receive one free banana per visit! To become a card-carrying Co+op Explorer, kids simply need to have parent or ...
Welcome Back, Leandra Nichola!
We are thrilled that Leandra Nichola, who was TPSS’s Community Engagement Manager from 2018-2022, has re-joined our team as Human Resources Manager. Leandra, welcome back to the TPSS team! What brought you to your new role at the Co-op? TPSS ...
GM Mike Houston Testifies in Support of MD Senate Bill Banning Dynamic Pricing
On Tuesday, February 17th, GM Mike Houston testified before the Maryland Senate Finance Committee in support of SB387 to ban dynamic pricing in Maryland. This bill would be the first of its kind in the country. The Consumer Reports investigation ...
