r/parkslopefoodcoop

Hi all,

I am pro-BDS generally. I am not sure what practical effect it will have, but I do think it's important to telegraph that what Israel is doing and has been doing for decades is beyond unacceptable.

My concern is with the clapback, specifically Project Esther (https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/report/project-esther-national-strategy-combat-antisemitism). As a former federal employee, the vitriol of these people is not to be underestimated, and they have shown themselves particularly willing to use charges of antisemitism as a cudgel.

I am worried that this could invite a world of hurt for a truly unique place like the PSFC. Any good faith arguments for why I should or should not fear what the federal government would do if they got their clutches into this extremely on-brand target?

It’s unfortunate that the leaders of this group are anti-democratic.

Reminder: the coop is awesome.

The look on my partner's face when they first saw the produce aisles... "I had no idea!!"

Then she saw the cheese. lol

The main draw was the cooperative nature of the coop. Nobody owns it. There's no exploitation. We all get to contribute and work, from packaging to office tasks. I hope longtime members do not forget how wonderful this place is. What an example it is for others. Every person who welcomed her on joining was a volunteer — every interaction was helpful and informative. Despite being busy as hell, fellow members were courteous and generally chill. (DESPITE ALL RUMORS TO THE CONTRARY)

After depending on groceries stores that are either ultra-processed nabisco outlets or overpriced "luxury" goods markets... our household can now afford to eat organic. There's a slight discount on the markup for people (like her) who are on Medicaid, which is also super thoughtful and cool.

She was genuinely surprised that she hadn't known anything much beyond stereotypes about "Park Slope busybodies"... which, turns out, are greatly exaggerated. Turns out, sharing really is caring.

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We got Baby Gem lettuces to make a great recipe from Alice Roman's cookbook Nothing Fancy, and it was DELICIOUS.

She was inspired to spend a couple hours on the phone with friends and family encouraging them to at least check it out.

It's not a little pie where we're all fighting for a piece, it's a labor of love we build together. And that's not something a lot of us have really found in this life.

L'chaim.

Apparently a pro-boycott of Israeli products canvasser was attacked this morning. Their table was overturned and then a canvasser was subjected to homophobic insults. I worked a shift on Thursday and interacted with canvassers on both sides of the issue and it was great to see democracy in action via civil and friendly canvassing. Knowing this happened is saddening and I hope the attacker was a non-member. It would be shameful for the co-op if they were. I’m voting in favor of BDS and reducing the 75% threshold which is undemocratic. No amendments as they are delay tactics by the pro-Israel right wing faction which continues to deny the ongoing genocide and apartheid system imposed on Palestinians.

In this upcoming meeting, who is actually able to vote? In person? In person + zoom? Does the vote go out to the entire membership digitally?

It seems like a pretty strong disenfranchisement if all members of the coop are not allowed to vote, especially given I'd guess everyone in this community is in favor of early voting and mail in ballots in government elections.

Hi all! Need someone to cover my recurring shift so I don’t get kicked off my team!

This date is Memorial Day, so please make sure you’re actually free and able to cover before reaching out. Send me a DM or comment here and I’ll follow up.

Thank you!