Park Slope Food Coop

About Park Slope Food Coop

They are a member-owned and operated food store -- an alternative to commercial profit-oriented business. As members, they contribute their labor: working together builds trust through cooperation and teamwork and enables them to keep prices as low as possible within the context of their values and principles. Only members may shop, and share responsibilities and benefits equally. They strive to be a responsible and ethical employer and neighbor. They are a buying agent for their members and not a selling agent for any industry. They are a part of and support the cooperative movement. They offer a diversity of products with an emphasis on organic, minimally processed and healthful foods. They seek to avoid products that depend on the exploitation of others. They support non-toxic, sustainable agriculture. They respect the environment. They strive to reduce the impact of their lifestyles on the world they share with other species and future generations. They prefer to buy from local, earth-friendly producers. They recycle. They try to lead by example, educating ourselves and others about health and nutrition, cooperation and the environment. They are committed to diversity and equality. They oppose discrimination in any form. They strive to make the Coop welcoming and accessible to all and to respect the opinions, needs and concerns of every member. They seek to maximize participation at every level, from policy making to running the store. They welcome all who respect these values.