Dear TPSS Co-op Member-Owners, Since 1923, the first Saturday of every July has been designated International Cooperative Day to celebrate cooperatives’ contribution to society. Notably, the theme of this year’s celebration is “Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All.” In the spirit of this day, …
Annual Report: Board President Column
Why Members Matter By Bob Gibson The TPSS Food Co-op has been serving our community for more than 40 years, beginning in our original small store in Silver Spring, and over the past 25, at our current location on Ethan Allen Avenue in Takoma Park. …
Biodegradable vs Compostable: What’s The Difference?
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 …
Who Decides to Run for the TPSS Board of Representatives?
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 …
News from the Board
Dear Co-op member-owners and friends, In case you haven’t gotten word yet, the TPSS Co-op has re-opened its doors! In addition to online shopping and Co-op to Go-Op, our storefront is now open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Inside the store you …
11/16: Candidate Meet & Greet
Join us in the store for an informal meet and greet with Board of Representatives Candidates Friday, November 16 from 5-7pm!