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Here is my first cast post (we were sent a document in which to type our responses in.)
file:///Users/kheikkila/Desktop/community%20partnership%20journal%20prompt%20%231.pages
I would also like to further that response here.
Today I went to the FOOD-CO OP with Francoise, my french teacher, and with others who were interested in working there. The FOOD CO-OP is a wonderful place! They have organic, natural, and healthy foods for people as well as vegan foods, natural health supplies, and natural beauty products. You can also order anything in the store in bulk and they offer fresh produce!
I really like the place and plan on purchasing/shopping there in the future. However it was sad what the co-op was going through. Before the rescission started they had 400 members and the store was actively vibrant. Then several things happened: farmers markets opened in other suburbs (whole foods too) and gas prices rose to $4. People stopped driving to the food-co op and started driving to closer places. Now the food-co op has only about 200 members. THATS A 50% DROP FROM BEFORE!
The best thing about the food co-op is that for A LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP you only pay $30. You pay the member prices (prices on shelves) and if you're a case student you also get a certain percent off (10% ?). The co-op is working on a special montessori high school membership where every student will have a membership and applicable discount (10%) also if you volunteer at the co-op you get a 10% discount.
I really liked the co-op because: it wasn't a big chain superstore like WHOLE FOODS it had people work there who cared for other people, it had a large selection of organic food, herbs and supplements, vegan options, and beauty products too! You can order in bulk as well, you can get fresh produce, etc.
It is such a good place, yet it needs livening up. few people can see it because of the trees blocking the way! If they painted a sign on the side (or 2 sides) of the building it would look much better! People would know what it was and know to go there.
I really do care for the food co-op and I hope that more people will go to it once we make some improvements.
Alls well that ends well.
~Kelly
