How can we help each other? In the collision of crises that our communities are experiencing, there is so much need right now. One really powerful way that these needs are being met is by mutual aid projects. You may have heard the term mutual aid, but maybe you haven’t! So we’ll start there — …
Category: Food Co-ops
The Need for Food Co-ops in Times of Crisis
The world is in crisis, communally experiencing this pandemic and the new problems that have come with it. Even prior to the coronavirus outbreak reaching Nashville, locally we were experiencing the aftermath of northern and eastern parts of our city being torn apart from tornadoes. Then, within the blink of an eye, the COVID-19 crisis …
Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants
Grocery Story is a book for anyone who eats. It addresses the disturbing trends that large grocery chains employ to maintain their grip on food makers, communities and eaters. The book focuses on the impact of community-owned grocery stores and why they are more important than ever for the future of food. Join us for …
Spotlight: The Sustainable Cooperative
We’re wrapping up a busy Earth Month celebrating Mother Nature, sustainability, and ecofriendly living! It was great connecting with many of you at the events and festivals around the city, and we can’t wait to welcome you into the Nashville Food Co-op family! For more information about joining the Co-op, go here. The fight to …
5 Ways to Go Green with the Nashville Food Co-op
April is Earth Month, a time to focus on going green and making more sustainable choices that are better for us and the planet. With the effects of global warming becoming clearer each day, it’s important for each of us to implement ecofriendly habits. Even small changes can make a big impact over time. Supporting …
Opening a Food Co-op
Rome wasn’t built in a day, nor was the Sistine Chapel ceiling painted overnight. The process of opening a food co-op takes time. Sometimes a lot more time than you may think. Trust us. We’re just as eager to get the ball rolling here in Nashville as you are! Today we’re diving deeper into the growth …
Why Does Nashville Need a Food Co-op?
With the abundance of Community Supported Agriculture, farmers’ markets, conventional grocers, and natural food stores in our growing city, why does Nashville need a food co-op? First of all, what is a food co-op? What is a Food Co-op? A food co-op is a grocery store owned by its local community members. Here’s how it …