Ends Policies

Ends #1 Global Ends Policy

The aim of the Common Ground Food Co-op is to be a financially strong,
member-owned grocery store that is an asset of the entire community.

Ends #2a

CGFC will serve a larger, more diverse population so that more people
have access to good food and the information they need to pursue their
well-being and that of their community.

Ends #2b

CGFC will foster a strong local economy by creating good jobs, by
supporting local and independent farms and producers, and by fostering
cooperative commerce.

Ends #2c

CGFC will improve the health of our bio-region by reducing the waste that we produce, the nonrenewable resources we use in our products and practices, and the distance our products travel before reaching the customer.

Ends #2d

CGFC will encourage environmentally sustainable practices by patronizing producers who meet or are in transition to organic standards.