Bella Vista Natural Foods (BVNF) is Becoming a Co-Op

There will be a meeting at Palumbo Recreation Center on Wednesday June 10, 7pm to explore converting BVNF from a conventional retail space to a cooperative grocery.

We have been entertaining the idea of becoming a co-op for several months and have gotten an enthusiastic response from our patrons and neighbors. But what does becoming a co-op mean, exactly? What does it take to get it started and how can we sustain it and grow it into the future? Come learn how you can be involved in the future of BVNF and how BVNF can be a vibrant part of the community.

BVNF owner Molly Russakoff, Glenn Bergman (general manager of Weaver’s Way Co-Op) and Alex Moss (founding member of Praxis Consulting Group) will give an overview of the current situation and the options that are available.

Palumbo Rec Center is located at 725 S. 10th Street, on the corner of 10th and Fitzwater.

We hope you can make it. And let your friends and neighbors know too. Forward this email along to anyone who might be interested

Volunteers Needed

We need a few people to donate some time and energy to make this initial meeting a success. If you are able to create or post flyers, help with set up or facilitation of the meeting or assist with organizational tasks, please contact Molly at bellavistafoodcoop@gmail.com or call 215-923-3367 or stop by the store anytime during business hours.

Affordable Local Produce and Cookbooks on our Curb Market

Fresh local produce will be on sale under the awning starting this weekend. Come check out our first selection of the season. Also take advantage of our cookbook clearance…$1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers.

Bella Vista Natural Foods is located at 1010 S. 9th Street. We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am till 7pm and Sunday from 9am till 6pm.

This information came from the BVNF mailing list. I have no stake or investment in BVNF; I just really dig the place.