Meet The New Wave of Coop Staff Members
By Anita Bushell Notice some new faces roaming the aisles? The Coop has several new staff members. The Linewaiters’ Gazette took a few minutes to welcome and get to know them. Tanya Steinberg, Receiving Coordinator: What brought you to the Coop? The amazing, affordable food and community. I moved to New York City in 2015 and…
Inside Another Brooklyn Food Coop’s Journey to Survive and Thrive
By Sara Ivry The first rule of a Food Coop shop is: Arrive at its storefront. I’d forgotten this basic tenet this past summer when I set out to buy milk and whatever else struck my fancy at the Greene Hill Food Coop (GHFC). When I was there last—several years and an entire pandemic ago—it…
The Future of Childcare, Plastic Bags, and ‘Household’ Definitions—Tricky Topics covered at the august general meeting
By Liz Welch The Coop’s August General Meeting took place on Zoom, for the last time in the foreseeable future as in-person meetings resume in September. Issues covered ranged from how the Coop’s mark-up is calculated, to why childcare is still on hold—and why 21 is the new suggested age for adult members. Last but not…
Summer Heat to Autumn’s Treats: A Fall Produce preview
By Liora Fishman With the city sweltering under the blazing sun, I find myself eyeing the calendar, waiting for relief from this scorching summer. Luckily, fall is gently approaching, and with it comes a delightful bounty of seasonal produce. So, let’s take a moment turn our attention to the flavors of autumn that await us—a culinary…
Coop comedians LET LOOSE
By Zach Schiffman “Is anyone a member at the Park Slope Food Coop? I am. It’s like larping a grocery store.” That’s how comedian Paige Smith-Hogan’s stand-up bit about the Coop starts, referring to Live Action Role Playing. Normally people cheer when she asks. Coop members are proud, and Smith-Hogan, host of the long-running show…
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