Blog

by Reneeta Mack

03/01/2019

A Brighter Future Starts with Today

February brought with it the lasting effects from one of the longest government shutdowns in U.S. history. Unprepared for the flood of problems which followed the crisis that took America by storm last January, it became increasingly apparent just how important it is to make sure that as a community of people, we're creating or contributing to ways in which we're able to promote environmental sustainability and self-preservation.

February 06, 2019

by Reneeta Mack

Food as an important factor in uniting and rehabilitating communities

March 2019

Hello Co-operators! 

We have a lot going on for you in March!

March 7th -March 10th are Owner Appreciation Days. We will have many special deals, drawings, and free stuff for you. Please stop in and check us out.

On March 9th and 10th Lincoln Square Mall is hosting the Annual Home and Garden Expo, throughout the mall, brought to you by WCIA.

March 2019

Hello!

As I think about what March brings, I think of spring, and new beginnings. This is synergistic with Common Ground Food Coop in so many respects.

February 2019

Hello Friends!

We are hard at work planning activities and events for you in the months ahead. Going forward I will be utilizing my newsletter article to highlight what we have in store for you so please mark these on your calendar!

January 2019

Hello fellow cooperators, 

During this joyous season it is with great sadness that I bring you this news:

[From C.E. Pugh at National Cooperative Grocers 12/20/2018]

January 2019

November 30, 2018

After a vote of owners, staff are now eligible to serve on the Board of Directors! This is an important step toward workplace democracy as Common Ground strives to be a model for the community.

Staff are really excited about the opportunity for greater participation in the co-op. Read what some of them have to say about what the opportunity to have staff on the board means to them:

Hello All,

As we get into the midst of the holiday season I would like to remind everyone about our values here at the coop in terms of supporting our local suppliers and community. 

End number 4 states that "our local food system is equitable, robust and environmentally sound". 

November 30, 2018

by Sarah Buckman

This newsletter, we’d like to honor the dedicated work of our dear Co-op owner and longtime Co-op composter, MJ Walker. We are so grateful for all of the efforts she has made for improving the Co-op’s environmental footprint and we wanted to share a little more about why she is so special to the Co-op.