success stories wrances Me medicks Pe Honoring the Volunteers Taos Food Coop By David Le Taos Food Coop is amature, viable go lke 2-4 en only Tuesdays and Thursdays cery with almost everything local families and only stocked dry goods like rice and need "Volunters are the very heart of beans, which we hagged from 25-pound our business mode," says Manager Susan bags into one or two pounds Moore. "It may sounderary, but we've grown from a backroom start-up bit by bit, for over 11 years, without a payroll of any kind. We started with limited hours Customers might be surprised to hear of double-digit growth, but that's exactly what's happening at the Taos Food Coop This means about 40,000 pounds of food ger brought in, socked, shelved, picked up by customers, moved by the cashier and carried out every month Susan is not quite sure why the co-op keeps growing so fast. She notes that "some members love supporting.co-ops They proved that when they shopped during our early days. Some love our all-organic and non-GMO product mix, but key it's the fact that we can keep our prices as low as we do because of our 60 plus volunteers who are the key to our operation This month, the co-op showed its ap preciation for its volunteers by hosting gourmet picnic at Kit Canon Park on Sunday July 16 They served grass-fed bison sausages and hot dogs wild-caught salmon and all the trimmings. It's meant not only to show appreciation to the vol unters but also to provide an opportuni ty for the volunteers and their families to get to know one another, as they normally meet only those who work the same shifts During the event, the group gathered to express appreciation for one of its long time volunteers by presenting him with an award plaque and gift certificate Mike Mobler has worked steadily at the Coop since 2016, starting in packaging and and oor manage. He loves working at the Coop and has volunteered three or four shifts a week from then until now Susan adds, "While most volunteers work their required four hour shift a week Mke has consistently been one of those dedicated workers who show up me often than the requirement, to make sure everything is covered and running smoothly. He makes the most beautiful produce displays and he is always cheerful. and tuned into what's needed More volunteers are always welcome a the co-op. This year, the co-op received USDA Grant and was able to purchase a refrigerated track and build a small commercial kitchen and a juice bar. With rapid growth and the addition of food delivery to outlying towns, prepared salads and sandwiches and juice bar, the co-op expects the workload will contine to increase, but they are optimistic that the sloes will be filled and the tasks com- pleted "People like volunteering here," say Moore, "the discount is a draw, bur lon gevity comes from being part of a vibrant community that is helping others cat great healthy food Taos Food Coop 304 Podel Pablo No, T 575-758-3640 todoodcoop.com This Award is Presented to Mike Mohler In Appreciation of over 6000 Hours of Outstanding Service to the Taos Food Coop Community, July 16, 2023 for 4000 oure of working with S 20 taosfood coop success stories wrances Me medicks Pe Honoring the Volunteers Taos Food Coop By David Le Taos Food Coop is amature , viable go lke 2-4 en only Tuesdays and Thursdays cery with almost everything local families and only stocked dry goods like rice and need " Volunters are the very heart of beans , which we hagged from 25 - pound our business mode , " says Manager Susan bags into one or two pounds Moore . " It may sounderary , but we've grown from a backroom start - up bit by bit , for over 11 years , without a payroll of any kind . We started with limited hours Customers might be surprised to hear of double - digit growth , but that's exactly what's happening at the Taos Food Coop This means about 40,000 pounds of food ger brought in , socked , shelved , picked up by customers , moved by the cashier and carried out every month Susan is not quite sure why the co - op keeps growing so fast . She notes that " some members love supporting.co - ops They proved that when they shopped during our early days . Some love our all - organic and non - GMO product mix , but key it's the fact that we can keep our prices as low as we do because of our 60 plus volunteers who are the key to our operation This month , the co - op showed its ap preciation for its volunteers by hosting gourmet picnic at Kit Canon Park on Sunday July 16 They served grass - fed bison sausages and hot dogs wild - caught salmon and all the trimmings . It's meant not only to show appreciation to the vol unters but also to provide an opportuni ty for the volunteers and their families to get to know one another , as they normally meet only those who work the same shifts During the event , the group gathered to express appreciation for one of its long time volunteers by presenting him with an award plaque and gift certificate Mike Mobler has worked steadily at the Coop since 2016 , starting in packaging and and oor manage . He loves working at the Coop and has volunteered three or four shifts a week from then until now Susan adds , " While most volunteers work their required four hour shift a week Mke has consistently been one of those dedicated workers who show up me often than the requirement , to make sure everything is covered and running smoothly . He makes the most beautiful produce displays and he is always cheerful . and tuned into what's needed More volunteers are always welcome a the co - op . This year , the co - op received USDA Grant and was able to purchase a refrigerated track and build a small commercial kitchen and a juice bar . With rapid growth and the addition of food delivery to outlying towns , prepared salads and sandwiches and juice bar , the co - op expects the workload will contine to increase , but they are optimistic that the sloes will be filled and the tasks com pleted " People like volunteering here , " say Moore , " the discount is a draw , bur lon gevity comes from being part of a vibrant community that is helping others cat great healthy food Taos Food Coop 304 Podel Pablo No , T 575-758-3640 todoodcoop.com This Award is Presented to Mike Mohler In Appreciation of over 6000 Hours of Outstanding Service to the Taos Food Coop Community , July 16 , 2023 for 4000 oure of working with S 20 taosfood coop