ABOUT US
Southside Food Co-op:
A Legacy in the Making
A Better Way of Eating, Business, Living, and Life
Our Mission:
To supply everyone with affordable, fresh, and healthy food in collaboration with local growers.
Our Vision:
To be a nationally recognized leader in community-owned food justice.
Our Roots:
Born from South Shore’s resilience. Inspired by Garvey, the Black Panthers, and Dr. Anderson.
Our Values:
Wellness. Ownership. Community. Stewardship. Economic power.
Initial Board of Directors
Bernadine Harvin
Mark Harvin
Richard Street
Steve McGee
Stephen George
Melanie Payne
Tiffany Lewis-Collins
Princella Lee
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Partner with local farmers to facilitate alliance and networks, thereby keeping much needed revenue circulating and remaining with the locality. Creating a more vibrant neighborhood and generational wealth.
Our goals as a Cooperative:
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Partner with African American vendors to not only promote their products but present training and education for our members and consumers about a better way of eating that will either help manage, or prevent pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, or diabetes.
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Strive to promote universal unity through special events.