1/7/22 by Toni Tileva Beauty. Equality. Empowerment. Alaffia‘s products are fair trade and traditionally crafted, and they are nothing short of amazing. But did you know that the Alaffia Foundation sponsors a number of projects benefiting communities in Togo, West Africa? One of those initiatives …
11/24/21 by Toni Tileva Have you seen a brightly-painted box in our parking lot? Open up inside and you will find a treasure trove of period products and personal wellness items. Twynbox is a community organization that Marley Vollmerhausen and Noura Coulibaly launched during the …
11/2/21 by Toni Tileva The Montgomery County Food Council (MCFC) hosted a two-part Transforming Food Systems through Advocacy: Community Leadership in Policy Change series this October, and we were happy to be one of the sponsors. This two-part series aimed to equip nonprofit and community …
9/13/2021 by Toni Tileva On February 1, 2021, we became the first Maryland sponsor of the Fair Food Program. We are partnering with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to support this award-winning program, a worker-driven human rights initiative ensuring basic protections for tens of …
8/11/21 by Toni Tileva Have you ever wondered how local, small vendor items make their way onto the Co-op’s shelves? It might be easier than you think! It all starts with doing a little research and introducing yourself to us. “Do a little research, and …
by Toni Tileva Our new Produce Manager, Mauricio Pineda, has been working at the Co-op for the last thirteen years–a lucky number for us because he has been such an integral part of our team. Originally from El Salvador, Mauricio moved here in 2001 and …
It’s time for spring cleaning, and our Board got in the spirit by picking up trash from the parking lot and hill around the Co-op this past weekend! Thank you, Board!
by Toni Tileva On December 17, Roxanne Yamashita from Small Things Matter talked about the work her organization does in combating food insecurity in these times of great crisis. Roxanne shared with us about several of STM’s programs, including the Books for Bedtime Program. As …
By Toni Tileva As we enter the winter months, cooking at home is a sure-fire way to warm our tummies and hearts. We wanted to share a tip and some easy recipes for hearty (and heart-warming) dishes featuring some of our affordable, budget-friendly offerings. Fresh …
Toni Tileva, Community Engagement Associate Everyone should have access to fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. Over the past 30 years, there have been efforts on the federal level to provide that access for people receiving food assistance. First, the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, serving …