Some of Our Core Values that Make Us Different

Ethics

We have managed to replace almost all of the "corporate organic" non-produce made by companies owned by multinationals not meeting our ethical standards. "Convenience" is a big selling point for many stores. The co-op makes it convenient to support local and independently owned businesses that have strong principles.

Dedication

We make it easy to feel good about your purchases - simply by stepping in the door, you are supporting people who are doing good work. Our commitment to ethics, quality and pedigree of product differentiates us from commercial grocery stores only concerned with the cost, turnover, and profit margin of goods.

Environmentally Friendly

Our refrigerators, lights, electronics and everything else are powered by 100% wind power through New Wind Energy. All of the household products we sell are environmentally friendly.

Community Oriented

Everyone is here because they share common values and ideals and wish to support an organization that makes it possible for the community to purchase local, vegetarian, fair trade, high-quality, organic products at a reasonable price. The co-op is OUR co-op and we make it as great as we want it to be.

Progressive

Working with other community groups that share similar values, we support local fundraisers and charitable organizations. We want to make New York City - and the world - a better place and we offer products that reflect this goal.

History

We began in 1995 as a storefront food cooperative, replacing the Good Food Coop, which began in 1973 as a buying club and became a storefront food cooperative. We evolved into a mostly-organic health food store. We are presently run mostly by unpaid Working Members, some of whom volunteer extra time. We serve the community we live in. We are comprised of a large body of working members and non-working members, and we have a core structure of 9 working-groups responsible for coop administration and maintenance.

Press

See this article in New York Magazine that mentions us.

Info elsewhere

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