Recap: International Year of Cooperatives Kick-off

Snowy weather didn't dampen the spirits of those who attended MFC's International Year of Cooperatives Kick-off party on Jan. 26th.

Healthy snacks dotted the room, and Board member, Nancy, treated everyone to delicious kale soup perfect for a winter night.






Hands-on activities, from coloring to lego building to photo fun made for casual conversations.The highlight of the evening was the egg race, which although close, ended in a solid win by Board President, Kate, and co-op supporter, Peter.

Antics ensue. Watch the egg race video here


Show me the photos! Click here



Special thanks to Brookside Congregational Church for letting us use their wonderful space!

Missed last night's forum?

Here's a quick peek while we work on the full event recap. Enjoy!

Are you a farmer or producer?

Building a co-op is about building and strengthening our community. To date we've been spreading the word about cooperatives, earning social capital and increasing member-owners.

But our co-op community extends even further- to its farmers and producers.

If you're a farmer or producer interested in supplying the co-op once our store is open, you are warmly invited to our first Farmers' Forum on Wednesday February 22nd at 6pm.

The forum is intended to be a candid, informal discussion about the co-op’s plans, farmer demands and how we can strengthen our regional food system, together.

To RSVP, click here.



Photo credit: Brenda Noiseux

Not sure if you're a Member-Owner?

Each and every member-owner is important to the growth of the co-op. Together we create a viable groups of shareholders invested the greater Manchester community.

If you're not sure if you're a member or didn't receive your membership card in our mid-January mailing. Please send us a quick note and we'll take a peek.

If you're not currently a member-owner, click here to join online.








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