The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued a Universal Face Covering Order this week. Here is what that means for shoppers at the East End Food Co-op: A face covering is required to enter the store. This may include cloth, disposable masks, scarves, bandanas, etc. If you need a mask, we can provide one free of [...]
View the 2020 Annual Meeting View the Board President's Report View the Operations Report View the Financial Report View the Candidate Statements View the 2020 Annual Report Please vote for up to 4 candidates and on proposed bylaws changes by 8 PM on Sunday, [...]
We are resuming the use of reusable bulk containers! Your CLEAN reusable bulk bags and containers are welcome for use once again in the Bulk Department. We happily received approval from the Allegheny County Health Department to reinstate reusable bulk food containers. (Please note that this change does not include reusable mugs and beverage containers.) [...]
Watch "Food for Change" streaming online for free through 2020. “This ambitious documentary from filmmaker Steve Alves traces the history of food cooperatives in the United States, from the 19th century to the present day, noting how their popularity has waxed and waned along with shifts in the political climate. Widely prevalent during the Depression, [...]
Dear Co-op Community, On September 29th we learned that an employee of East End Food Co-op has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first employee to become sick with COVID-19, and we are doing everything we can to support this person. Upon learning of the result, we moved quickly to notify our local health [...]
We're more than just a grocery store Co-ops exist to serve the needs of their members--the people who own and use the co-op. The profits generated by East End Food Co-op are returned to member-owners and their communities in the form of member discounts, investments in store improvements, and donations to local non-profits. When you [...]
Celebrate “Thank a Local Farmer” Week September 19-September 2 The Pennsylvania House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee is sponsoring “Thank a Local Farmer” week September 19-25. We’re taking action by supporting local farmers and donating a portion of our organic and local produce sales to Pasa to further support local food systems. Four Seasons Produce [...]
It's time for our annual board elections! This year there are four seats available, three 3-year terms and one 1-year term. One seat may be held by a co-op staff member. We know there are many questions about board service. What does it mean to serve? What does the board do? What are the commitments [...]
Beginning September 1, 2020, earnings will return to $2 Food Bucks for every $5 spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. There is a $10 limit per transaction on Food Bucks earned. Coupons that were already issued during the $2 for $2 match throughout the summer will still be accepted. About Food Bucks The Food Trust's Food [...]
Early Days The East End Food Co-op has humble beginnings as a food buying club operating out of the basement of Rodah and David Zerembka’s Hastings Street residence in South Point Breeze in the early 1970s. Each week, David and Rodah would get fresh fruits and vegetables from the produce market in the Strip District [...]