I joined in 2017 when we were still located on Putnam. It now feels like good old memory.

Q: When did you join the Co-op and what were some of your reasons for wanting to get involved?

Our Inventory Operations Manager (and former General Manager) Willa’s passions for nature, social justice, and cooperatives are just a few things that led her on the path to our Co-op community. We’re so glad to have Willa as part of the Greene Hill Co-op family.

This month we’re proud to feature an interview with our newest board member Ahmad Shaibani. Thanks Ahmad, for all you do!

If you shop with us regularly, chances are you’ve met August, one of our two interim general managers. In our interview, we asked him about how he became interested in food co-ops like ours, and we learned about his community organizing work with our neighbors a few miles east on Fulton Street.

Intrigued by the flavors, functional properties and the sheer vibrancy of the tea blends, I spoke with Elisabeth about the work she and her partner, Casey Spacht, do.

Kelsy Chauvin joined the Greene Hill Food Co-op back in 2012 when Greene Hill was just an idea. A travel writer and photographer, Kelsy is the one we turn to for professional photos, public relations, media alerts and more.

I joined in January 2017. I have always liked the concept of worker cooperatives and connecting with the food system more thoughtfully.

A warm welcome to our new Outreach Committee Chair, Shakima Williams-Jones, a busy mom and grad student who is deeply involved in the greater community.

Though August is usually a quiet month for the Co-op, our sales were strong and we continue to sign up new members. See the update below. And the good news keeps coming!

I became aware of the Co-op when I moved to Clinton Hill six years ago. I moved around a few times but when I found myself back on Franklin Avenue, I decided to become a member!

Store Coordinator Lindsay Reichart (left) and Merchandising Co-Chair Sarah Chinn (right) after the proposal to relocate the Co-op passed in a unanimous vote, an amazing turnaround from the feared closure.

With us from the start, Mary Brownlee is a jack-of-all-trades as a Sunday shift leader. She helped break down a wall in our current store and she hopes to break down some more in our new space!

We’re happy to announce that our new Outreach Chair is Juliana Pinto, who comes to us with experience running a local play school, and creative ideas for reaching different neighborhood institutions.

Julie and Jamie host Sunday night dinners every week in their Brooklyn apartment, that are open to the community. They also post a list of community events at www.wowlist.org. Currently, they’re working to repeal the Cabaret Law and legalize dancing in NYC!

As you might have heard, we have three new store coordinators on staff! Longtime store coordinator, Lauryl, was joined last month by member-owners Lindsay, Raina, and Sapana. For the next few newsletters, we’ll spend some time getting to know them!

Meet Lara, who joined us in December and now works on the Merchandising Committee. She takes care of selecting and ordering olive oils, vinegar, condiments and canned foods for the Co-op and is proud to be a part of the community.

Dahlia Thompson is a shift leader and a founding member of the Co-op. Dahlia loves the sense of community that she finds here. Find out about her favorite bulk aisle finds below!

This month, we interviewed new member Ray Jolicoeur who is lending his in-depth sustainable food marketing perspective as the new marketing committee chair.

When you see Dara Fedrow working her shift at the store, ask her about compost!