The Tacoma Food Co-op

In fall of 2006, a group of Tacoma residents recognized the need for an affordable urban grocery that provides organic, local, and natural foods. The steering committee that formed from this meeting decided that a cooperative business model would best meet this need. The Tacoma Food Co-op is currently in its forming stage, and welcomes participation and leadership on all levels.

Come and Cultivate at the 2nd Annual Tacoma Food Cooperative Benefit Saturday, August 29, 2009 in Wright Park from 4 to 9pm.

Learn about how to become a member from the current 200+ members and volunteers of the Tacoma Food Co-op. The mission is to operate a cooperatively owned grocery store for the health and well-being of our community.

Like-minded vendors will be giving out information and selling products.

• The Health Connection will be offering free massages.

• Tacoma Power will be giving out Eco-friendly light bulbs.

• South Sound Healers Network will be providing games & activities for kids.

Announcement from members of the Steering Committee: Dan Hulse, Julio Quan, and Amber Englund of surprise developments providing grand steps forward in the progress of the Tacoma Food Co-op.

Enjoy solar-powered music from Josh Rizeberg, Gone Postal, The Sideralers, and Novemthree.

Don’t miss this exciting evening and an opportunity to see average people bringing together their natural skills to co-operatively benefit the community. Make your natural life co-operative and join us!

We are trying to make this night as sustainable as possible, so please ride your bike, take the bus, carpool, and think twice about your method of continuing to spread the word. Go Co-op!

For more information: Amber Englund, tfcevent@gmail.com

Thanks for the support and keep checking back for updates and ways to help.

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