VOLUNTEERS ARE MAKING THINGS HAPPEN

Summer's been a busy time for the Co-op, with a growing pool of volunteers from the ranks of the Co-op's 670+ member-owners. In addition to our team of Farmers' Market regulars, several volunteers have made other noteworthy contributions and are recognized for their generosity of time and talent:

Kevin Blodgett and the Heavy 16th Crew white washed the interior of the Pioneer Market, setting the stage for programs and community-building activities on-site.

Bernice Bornt created the pie chart in the Market's storefront windows, illustrating successful efforts to capitalize the Troy Food Cooperative.

Rose Neander has been using her organizational skills as Volunteer Coordinator to recruit help for promotional tables at farmers markets and Troy Night Out, as well as following up on the Member2Member campaign.

Joe Esposito is providing tech support for web site updates and is working on a new Facebook page for the Co-op. Details to follow.

Harriet Warnock-Graham has organized Can You CanCan? the Co-op's first educational program on Saturday, October 3, in partnership with the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County [see below]

TCFC PRESENTS CANNING WORKSHOP OCTOBER 3

Troy Co-op member-owners and friends will “Eat Local” this winter by canning local produce for fall and winter tables. Using the power of cooperative purchase and by sharing equipment and work, we can extend the harvest season in our cupboards. Participants friends will gather to learn canning at 10:00 a.m. in the professional kitchen of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, 61 State St., Troy. The cost to participate is $8 per person and includes canning jars and vegetables (most likely to be tomatoes). Space is available for up to 15 Co-op members and non-members. For more information, or to reserve your place, please contact Eric Paul, Co-op General Manager, at 518-424-1131, or gm@troyfoodcoop.com. Member-owner Harriet Warnock-Graham has organized this event
and will follow up with everyone planning to attend.

TROY COMMUNITY FOOD COOP NAMED ONE OF METROLAND'S "BEST OF 2009"

The editors of Metroland's "Best of 2009" issue designated the TCFC as "Best Theoretical Co-Op," stating, "We’ve been waiting for years for the fabled co-op in downtown Troy. Downtown Troy needs a grocery store. The board of the co-op has been working hard, applying for grants and loans for years, and trying to meet the 1,000-member mark they need to take to the banks. And we have our fingers crossed. We want to believe that it is going to happen, but we’re getting hungry." We agree and encourage anyone who hasn't joined yet to become a member-owner and help us reach the 1,000 member goal.