advocacy
Together, food co-ops are making a difference in local communities and across the world. Read more
Food co-ops, like other grocers, would have nothing to sell if not for the labor of farmworkers. Read more
Trade isn’t just the exchange of goods and money. It affects real people all over the world. Learn more from Fairtrade America and Central Co-op. Read more
NCG shares in the pain and anger of George Floyd’s murder and the systemic racism that allows such horrific acts to take place. Read more
More than 1 in 9 US homes are food insecure—food co-ops are working to alleviate hunger and increase everyone’s access to healthy food. Read more
Supporting food education helps further our goal to serve our communities and help to build a thriving and healthy local food system. Read more
Wondering where we’re at with GMO labeling? We’ve got your back. Learn about the official USDA bioengineered food labels, what to look for and what they mean. Read more
Reducing food waste could have a huge positive impact on our climate—find tips and tricks for reducing food waste at home. Read more
Is there anything coconut can’t fix? Learn how we can help slow climate change by buying sustainably sourced tropical foods. Read more
That fresh, organic food co-ops sell is more than wildly delicious, it’s helping to slow climate change. Read more