New Team Lead Excited to Grow the Grab & Go – February 2026
Rashari Newton, a foodie with a passion for taking care of others, joined the Food Shed staff at the start of the new year to lead the co-op’s Grab & […]
What if you DO live to be 90?
Guest Editorial from Food Shed Co-op Owner-Member Mary Bartnik January 2026 What if you DO live to be 90? What might the quality of your daily life look like? […]
A GM Minute – March 2026

Hello Co-Op Owners, March is the first month of Spring! The first official day is March 20th, the vernal equinox, when the sun crosses the equator, bringing nearly equal day […]
Let’s make the Food Shed Forever
Being a business owner, adjunct college instructor, and a “from-the-beginning” board member of the Food Shed requires looking at both the big picture and the details of an endeavor. Recently, […]
Choosing What We Can Strengthen
March 2026 – There are moments in the life of a cooperative when the word Co-op Owner becomes more than symbolic. We are living in a time when much feels fast-moving […]
New Center Store Team Lead Brings Passion for Local Brands
From warehouse worker to Woodman’s youngest grocery manager during the early days of the Covid pandemic, Connor Hill brings his passion for the food industry to the Food Shed Co-op […]
Composting 101
Monday, July 29 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM Food Shed Co-op Community Room Free Join Woodstock resident and sustainability advocate Jon Alspach for an engaging and practical class on how […]
A GM Minute – February 2026
Hello Co-op Owners, February brings us a handful of days to celebrate: Groundhog Day, the Full Snow Moon, Super Bowl 2026, Valentine’s Day, and Mardi Gras, to name a few. […]
A GM Minute – January 2026
Hello Cooperators, A new year brings fresh beginnings—and before sharing what’s ahead, I want to thank you. Your support, engagement, and generosity over the past year, especially in recent months, […]
Waste not want not: a small contribution to sustainability

Today I was working on a post about sustainability. I got a little overwhelmed with the enormity of our problem even as I recognized how many smart, capable people are […]