Celebrated by cooperatives nationwide during the month of October, National Co-op Month is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to do business and build communities. The theme for this year’s Co-op Month is “Built for This Moment,” is a reminder that cooperatives were created to address market failures and respond to structural crises. From electric cooperatives powering rural America when it wasn’t profitable to worker co-ops tackling a broken care economy, co-ops thrive in the face of uncertainty and challenge.
As a consumer cooperative, we are owned by the community that shops here and we exist to serve that community- as we have since 1976! Since 1980 we’ve been open to the public, because we are all stronger together when everyone is welcome. We now have over 5,000 Member-Owners, including over 70% of our staff, so we can all share in our successes!
During October we celebrate the cooperative networks we are a part of (from MAFCA to NCBA to NCG to NFCA ), the cooperative producers we carry, and the cooperatives that we bank and purchase electricity from.
Join us this Co-op Month in learning more about the cooperative difference by:
Sharing!
Share your co-op story! As we approach our 50th Anniversary, we'd love to hear your FFC memories — whether it's your first shopping trip, a memorable event, a favorite staff member, or a story that captures how our co-op has affected your life and what it means to you. Submit through our form here or email Leah@flatbushfood.coop!
Attending!
We're participating in or hosting events throughout the month, such as the Flatbush Frolic, Sustainable Sunday, Member-Owner Appreciation Day, and our Fall Blood Drive!
Viewing!
Watch our vendor playlist to learn about local and cooperative producers we carry!
Reading!
Check out a selection of articles about cooperative history and values.
Subscribing!
Follow us on (and tell your friends about) our Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok!
Shopping!
Buy cooperatively produced foods all month long, and check out the co-op made items on sale now!
Joining!
Not yet a co-op member? Learn about the benefits of becoming a Flatbush Food Co-op Member-Owner, and join during our Fall Member-Owner Drive for additional gifts at sign-up!