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A Food Coop in Dorchester

A Food Coop in Dorchester. Imagine the possibilities!. What is a Cooperative?. A coop is a member owned, member controlled business that operates for the mutual benefit of all members and according to common principles established for cooperatives. Coop Principles.

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A Food Coop in Dorchester

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  1. A Food Coopin Dorchester Imagine the possibilities!

  2. What is a Cooperative? A coop is a member owned, member controlled business that operates for the mutual benefit of all members and according to common principles established for cooperatives.

  3. Coop Principles • Voluntary and open membership • Democratic member control • Member economic participation • Autonomy and independence • Education, training and information • Cooperation among cooperatives • Concern for community • Environmental responsibility

  4. FOOD COOP DEVELOPMENT MODEL

  5. Organizing Stage: Vision Build a common vision Identify key questions Conduct community meetings Identify potential members

  6. Organizing Stage: Talent Create a core or “founding” committee Recruit interested people Set up task forces Set up administrative support

  7. Organizing Stage: Capital Draft an organizing budget Write grant proposals for seed costs Raise money locally to support organizing and to meet matching funds for grants

  8. Organizing Stage:Systems • Define decision making process • Create initial development plan • Create survey • Marketing materials • Set up financial systems • Incorporate

  9. VISION Rooftop Garden Café Test Kitchen Nutrition Classes Community Gatherings No Junk Food

  10. Contact Information: Jenny Silverman silverman.jen@gmail.com 617-272-5917

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