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Store Hours: 8am-9pm, Monday - Sunday
Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
About Us
Your Neighborhood Co-op
Our store is not alone, but it is independent. Co-ops are based on values not unlike those we subscribe to individually, including self-responsibility, democracy, equality, honesty and social responsibility. As members of the NCGA we benefit from being part of a "virtual chain" while remaining locally controlled.
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In 2004, together with many of our fellow grocery co-ops, Neighborhood Co-op helped form the National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA). By working together, NCGA member stores are able to offer better pricing on products. We also have a greater voice advocating for issues of importance to co-op owners. As of 2012, NCGA member stores have combined sales of over $1.5 billion and they serve more than 1.3 million people.
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Why shop at a Co-op?
The NCGA undertook a study to document the social and economic impact that our food co-ops have on their local communities. The study was conducted by the ICA Group, a not-for-profit consulting firm with expertise in cooperatives, economic development, and business research. This study marks the first time we've had quantitative data to demonstrate the economic, social, and environmental impact of food co-ops as compared to conventional grocers.
Who keeps the Co-op running?
Francis Murphy
General Manager
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Austin Schneck
Office Manager
Personnel Administrator
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Pale
Customer Service Manager
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Allison Hyland
Marketing, Brand Manager, Design
Greg Wharton
Grocery Operations Manager
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Hannah Byers
Wellness Manager
General Merchandise Manager
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Jason Hull
Prepared Foods Manager
Chris Neville
Produce Manager
Other members of our amazing team:
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Dylan Caraker, Bulk Buyer
Tony McFadden, Dairy Buyer
Michael Reese, Meat Buyer
Joan Phillips, Scanning Coordinator, Owner Services
Stronger Together
Co-ops are based on values not unlike those we subscribe to individually, including self-responsibility, democracy, equality, honesty and social responsibility.
In addition to these common values, seven basic principles serve as guidelines to provide a democratic structure for co-ops around the world. While adoption of these principles is not required, most co-ops choose to adopt them for their business.
Seven Cooperative Principles
Ownership (who owns the co-op)
1. Voluntary and open membership
2. Democratic member control
Decision making (how decisions are made in a co-op)
3. Member economic participation
4. Autonomy and independence
Special Practices (the ways co-ops put their beliefs into action)
5. Education, training and information
6. Cooperation among cooperatives
7. Concern for community
Reprinted by permission from StrongerTogether.coop. Find articles about your food and where it comes from, recipes and a whole lot more at www.strongertogether.coop.
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