Welcome to the Co-op!

A place for people who value healthy food, a healthy planet, and cooperation. — Our vision statement

The George Street Co-op is a non-profit natural foods store owned and run by its members. We sell vegetarian foods with the greatest nutritional value possible, and only minimal processing or additives. Everyone is welcome to shop at the Co-op and choose from our excellent selection of fresh organic produce, bulk foods, vitamins & herbs, body care and earth-friendly products, gifts, and more.

Upcoming events — get involved!

Free Yoga in the Café

Sunday, April 9 at 5:30pm
Yoga classes in the Co-op Café, every other Sunday at 5:30. These donation-based classes are tailored to all levels — this is your opportunity to try yoga in safe space! Please bring a mat, friends and an open-mind!

Fresh Produce comedy open mic

Sunday, April 9 at 7:15pm
The bi-monthly Fresh Produce open mic brings comics from throughout the area! Signups start at 7:15pm, performances start at 8:00pm. Each comic gets 8 minutes and it’s absolutely free.

Board of Directors meeting

Monday, April 10 at 7:30pm
The Co-op's Board of Directors meets at 7:30pm in the Co-op's upstairs meeting room, the second Monday of each month. All Co-op members are encouraged to attend Board of Directors meetings, whether you prefer to observe discussion or to (respectfully) take part.

Meetings & Election Committee meeting

Thursday, April 13 at 5:00pm
The Meetings & Election Committee meets in the Co-op Café at 5pm on Thursday. All Co-op members are welcome to attend.

Organic Open Mic at the Café!

Thursday, April 13 at 7:30pm
A beautiful open mic at the George Street Co-op Café, every Thursday. Signups start at 7:45pm, performances start at 8:00pm. There’s no cover, and all types of performers are welcome! For more information, join our Facebook group.

CLOSED for Easter!

Sunday, April 16
The Co-op will be closed Sunday, in honor of the Easter holiday.

The Positive Potluck

Friday, April 28 at 7:30pm
A peaceful and positive potluck gathering of friends. The potluck tradition is that everyone brings a little something, and together we’ll have a great and varied feast!

The Co-op is a vegetarian space, so please bring only vegetarian or vegan foods. RSVP to the Facebook event here.

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Recent happenings at the Co-op

Help Wanted: Floor Manager

George Street Co-op is looking to add an enthusiastic, self-motivated Floor Manager to our team.

Spring 2015 Referendum Results

Submitted by Anonymous on April 13, 2015 - 1:57pm

The results of the latest membership referendum are in:
1. Members voted to give the Board of Directors the power to change the Co-op’s senior citizen discount policy.
2. Members voted to permit electronic voting in future referendum votes.
3. Members re-elected Marilynn Winston, Chad Hetman, and John Leary to continue serving on the Board of Directors.

Time for the Spring 2015 referendum!

Submitted by Anonymous on March 23, 2015 - 7:33pm

Co-op members, the official ballot box is here! You have TWO WEEKS (until Saturday April 4th) to mail in your referendum ballot, or to return it in-person to the store. The store’s future is yours — be a part of the process!

2013 Referendum Results

Submitted by Jenn Smith Mullen on July 8, 2013 - 8:30pm

Our co op has recently concluded our 2013 referendum. Thank you to everyone who participated, your input is vital. An important change to our membership structure has passed. Once implemented, memberships will renew on the anniversary of joining, rather than every August.

Additionally, all seven Board of Director appointments were ratified by membership vote.

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Submitted by Jenn Smith Mullen on June 11, 2013 - 2:09pm

As a member of the George Street Co Op, you will receive your 2013 referendum in the mail. There are EIGHT questions. Question 1 deals with membership terms, and the remaining seven are ballot votes for each of the seats on the Board of Directors.