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Dear Members,
In my last letter, we talked about a recently established cooperative that is working to transform its community. Now, we’ll talk about ways that Newark Natural Foods can and will connect with our community and welcome all.
Over the past few months, we have been seeking progress towards our Ends in the forms of Ends programs, a series of programs dedicated to the various pillars of our mission statement.
Our most recent program is our Cooperators in the Community program which allows Co-op members the opportunity to volunteer for the Newark Area Welfare Committee and receive working credit in the form of discounts. We are looking to expand this program to include additional organizations. Any organizations that would like to be involved in the program can submit a request from at Volunteer Partner Request Form | Newark Natural Foods - Delaware Grocery Store.
We are also working to create a more inclusive and accessible environment in our store by creating bilingual literature and signage. This will increase ease of shopping and understanding of who we are and what we do for many members of our community.
Finally, these letters that I send out every other week are a mini-program that I’m excited to expand on. But I need some help. I would love to include short articles written by members of the co-op and community who are experts in fields related to food, sustainability, equity, or any other topic relevant to the co-op and our mission. I’d also like to include information about things happening around Newark, particularly with non-profits or organizations working to improve our local community. Any submissions of articles, graphics, or information can be submitted to me at catherine@newark.coop.
Our position as a community-owned organization is one that I take seriously, and we will continue to find ways to better connect with our community. In my next letter, we will talk about some more currently running and up-and-coming Ends programs.
Stay Tuned!
Yours in cooperation,
Catherine Hallman
General Manager