FEEDING OUR COMMUNITY
A food system includes all of the processes and infrastructure involved in feeding a population: growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing, consumption, nutrient recycling/composing, and waste.
Under the Policy Governance model adopted by the Board of Directors, “Ends” describe the desired outcomes of the GBCFC cooperative community. Our Ends take into account a triple bottom line that reflects the co-op’s economic, social, and environmental values, rather than a purely profit-driven motive. The co-op’s General Manager implements and measures achievement of Ends, with oversight by the member-elected Board of Directors.
As a result of our efforts, we will have:
Broad access to local and organic food.
A knowledgeable and empowered community that can make informed food choices.
A gathering place where people can gain a greater awareness of the 7 cooperative principles through engagement, ownership, and community.
An economically viable, cooperatively owned business that creates a social and economic network that is just, trustworthy, and transformative.
A stronger local food system that includes a marketplace based on fair and just buying practices to support growers, vendors, and artisans from within our foodshed.
A local business that models, practices, and promotes environmental stewardship.
A cooperative work environment that is respectful and diverse, providing a livable wage and benefits to a self-directed, effective employee who is a partner in achieving our business goals.
OPEN DAILY 7:30AM — 9PM
OPEN DAILY 7:30AM — 9PM
OPEN DAILY 7:30AM — 9PM
OPEN DAILY 7:30AM — 9PM
