TIME TO JOIN THE BOARD!

The Chico Natural Foods Co-op Board of Directors elections of 2024 are happening in JUNE. If you are a member-owner of the co-op in good standing for 6 months or more you can apply.  Go to the CNFC website Board of Directors or click here for JOIN the Board information and responsibilities.

It is a real privilege to serve on the board in these times of such upheaval, and I don’t just mean in the store behind those plastic walls for the past few months. Being a working cooperative makes us part of a long historical movement of folks coming together to better their lives and their communities as a whole. There are 3 million cooperatives globally that touch the lives of more than 12% of people worldwide.  We are just one of the many.

We are a member-owned, staff-run and community-serving business organization. It really is a privilege to be a part of this wonderful community asset. Especially as it emerges from this plastic walled chrysalis to wow us with a new kitchen and the amazing food that gets created in there.

Board Applications due: MAY 24. For more information contact the board at bod@chiconaturalfoods.coop

Kathy Faith, Board President Chico Natural Foods Co-op

2020 Annual Meeting

A Message from Board President, Michael Lee.

I’d like to thank everyone for attending our annual owner meeting on October 9, 2020. We appreciate you for taking the time on a Friday evening to be with us (virtually).

Our meeting consisted of reports from me (President), our General Manager, our Human Resources / Finance Director, and our Brand Manager. In addition to these reports were four employee videos, with delightful perspectives of their work at the Co-op.

The reports given included updates about:

·         The effects of COVID-19 and how the Co-op has adapted to keep employees, customers, and our community safe.

·         Equity and equality and the need to focus on supporting staff safety and well-being, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

·         The Co-op renovation, which included insight into our plan to pivot our previous remodel plan to a smaller, more focused store update.

·         The changing business environment and the Co-op’s financial outlook.

·         The Co-op’s work with and involvement in the Chico community.

Again, we thank you for attending our annual owner meeting and we hope that you continue to support our wonderful Co-op, as owners and as customers. And we, as a Board, are here for you and welcome any comments, questions, or suggestions to make the Co-op even better than it already is.

-Board President,
Michael Lee