The membership committee volunteered to begin work on developing a mission and vision for the Co-op. Volunteer Susan Green developed the mission and vision statements based on everyone's comments and feedback at the steering committee meeting. Thanks Susan!
In order for a mission statement to work, everyone must be invested in it, and we want everyone to have the opportunity to give feedback. Take this opportunity to comment on the mission statement and vision for the co-op. Without first developing a mission statement that we all believe in, we cannot move forward. Please use this post as a space to provide feedback, revisions, comments, etc.
East End Food Co-op Mission Statement:
We aim to procure food in a responsible way—local, organic, fair, fresh—to share with our community. We strive to improve access to responsible food in a community with few food resources.
Points to consider for a vision:
· full replacement to grocery store vs supplement to existing grocery options
· Neighborhood center
· Promotion of affordable, nutritious, and quick meals
· Provide difficult to locate grocery items for area vegans and others
· Promote connection and awareness to food and how it arrives at Co-op
· Lost-cost options
· Lone Star acceptance and supplement
What does everyone think?
Should we add the word "mindful" into the mission statement?
ReplyDeleteI like the term "mindful."
ReplyDeleteMaybe instead of:
"We strive to improve access to responsible food in a community with few food resources"
"We strive to increase access to responsible food, and are mindful of community needs."
I'm struggling with the mention of vegan. In a majority Hispanic neighborhood, I'm wondering if this doesn't sound (unintentionally) elitist. Also, shouldn't it be "low cost" instead of "lost cost?"
ReplyDeleteI think you could just say "Provide difficult to locate grocery items" and leave it at that.
ReplyDeleteAll good points! Keep the comments coming!
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