April 2026 Nashville Food Co-op Newsletter
Dear Co-op Members,
Spring is here, and with it comes exciting opportunities to shape the future of our co-op!
This month, we are inviting you to get involved in meaningful ways—from running for the
board to reimagining our visual identity. Read on to learn how you can participate.
Save the Date: Annual Members Meeting!
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Nashville Food Project
5904 California Avenue
Mark your calendars for our Annual Members Meeting! This is your opportunity to hear about our progress over the past year, meet fellow co-owners, vote on board members, and help chart the course for the year ahead. More details will follow as we get closer to the date.
Run for the Co-op Board
Are you passionate about local food, community building, and cooperative values? We’re seeking multiple dedicated co-owners to serve on the Nashville Food Co-op Board of Directors.
Board members play a crucial role in guiding the Co-op’s strategic direction, ensuring financial sustainability, and representing the voices of our community. Whether you bring expertise in governance, finance, marketing, community organizing, or simply a deep commitment to our mission, we’d love to hear from you.
The deadline for applications is May 1, 2026.
Apply online at http://nashvillefood.coop/about/board/board-application/.
Learn More and Get Involved!
Join Us for Virtual Info Sessions
Curious about the Co-op or thinking about joining the board? Board Member Alex Abels is hosting two upcoming virtual information sessions where you can learn more and ask questions
Session Dates:
- Tuesday, April 22nd at 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, April 29th at 6:00 PM
Register to attend here: forms.gle/zZU4wsvic31Jw4bXA
Help Us Reimagine Our Logo
As our co-op grows and evolves, we’re excited to refresh our visual identity with a new logo that reflects who we are and where we’re going.
We want YOU to be part of this creative process! Whether you’re a professional designer, have ideas to share, or simply want to be included in shaping how our co-op presents itself to the world, we’d love your input.
How to get involved:
- Have design expertise? We’d love to tap into your skills.
- Have ideas about what should be represented? Share your vision.
- Want to be part of the conversation? Join us in the design process.
Interested? Reach out to the Nashville Food Co-op at info@nashvillefood.coop to let us know you’d like to be involved in the logo redesign project.
Connect with the Co-op at Earth Day at Centennial Park!
Board Member Alex Abels will be available to talk to you about the Co-op and our CIB Program in Centennial Park during Nashville’s Earth Day celebration April 18, 2026. Find him in the Nashville Community Collective booth.
Weekly Food Box Program Continues
Don’t forget—our Community Investment Box (CIB) program is still going strong! If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not too late to enjoy fresh, local food from Nashville-area farms year-round. Here are some highlights:
- Multiple local farmers and producers
- Produce AND food products included
- Three locations for Wednesday afternoon pick-up
- Year-round availability
- Structured to generate positive cash flow for NFC
Follow us on social media to see what’s in season and what our members are enjoying each week.
Learn more about the CIB Program here: CIB Sign up – Nashville Food Co-op.
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the CIB program so far. Your support makes this program possible and also keeps our local farmers thriving. Be sure to follow us on social media to see photos of the incredible food making its way into your boxes each week!
Thank you for being part of this journey. Every voice, every idea, and every act of participation strengthens our community and brings us closer to our vision of a thriving, locally-rooted food system and retail operation.
In community,
The Nashville Food Co-op Board