Fall General Membership Meeting We Got Meetings! Save the Date: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 5 P.M. First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) 6001 Germantown Ave. What About Eden Foods? And stay for a screening of “Food for Change” Join members of the Weavers Way Board, staffers Norman Weiss and (foodforchange.coop) Rebecca Torpie and your fellow Co-op owners for a discussion about There will be popcorn — non-GMO, of course! the Co-op’s product philosophy and where we go from here. For info and to RSVP: [email protected]/215-843-2350 ext. 118 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 7:30 P.M. Summit Church, 6757 Greene St. For info and to RSVP: [email protected]/215-843-2350 ext. 118 You Own It! The Shuttle September 2014 Vol. 42 No. 9 Community-Owned Food Markets Open to Everyone Warehouse Move: Sharing Space & Mission by Ted Barbato, for the Shuttle OST MEMBERS NEVER SEE THE WEAVERS MWay warehouse, but a re-location earlier this year is already reaping benefi ts for them. The move took place in mid-May, when the Co-op left the facility it had been renting for about a dozen years on E. Walnut Lane in Germantown and took over space at the SHARE Food Program, 2901 W. Hunting Park Ave. in Nicetown. The search for a new warehouse began about And while many Co-op members may have two years ago, and SHARE was eventually chosen been unaware of the change, it’s been a logistical for both practical and philosophical reasons. “They godsend for Purchasing Manager Norman Weiss. had a lot of room, a couple of loading docks,” Weiss said. “And they are also involved in mitigat- Weiss said because of increased commercial ing hunger, so we identifi ed with their mission.” and residential activity around the old warehouse, “it got harder and harder for trucks to get in and SHARE is a nonprofi t, community-based or- out.” Inside, moving products was diffi cult. “It ganization focusing on food distribution, education and advocacy. Programs include emergency food didn’t have refrigeration with doors large enough Warehouse Manager Bill Quern at the new loading dock. to run pallets in and out of.” (Continued on Page 4) Feeding Neighbors with Wisdom and Compassion by Nathea Lee, Founder & Co- ern transplant who has been at the helm of with bright inspirational murals, SHARE Chair, Weavers Way Food Justice this Hunting Park treasure for more than helps feed 500,000 individuals through- Committee 20 years and has dedicated her life to mak- out the region each month. With the Food Justice ing healthy, wholesome food available to help of 2,000 volunteers directed by a Committee TEVEANNA WYNN GREETS A RECENT very low-income individuals and families small staff, SHARE provided 19 million Svisitor to the SHARE Food Pro- throughout the Philadelphia area. pounds of food to 600 local food pantries This is the first of a regular Shuttle gram with a warm hug and an infectious Situated near the vacant Tastykake last year alone. Just let that sink in for a column by the Food Justice Committee. smile. The petite powerhouse is a South- factory in a massive warehouse painted (Continued on Page 4) Call for Discusson on Weavers Way Pricing by Larry Schofer, Chair, may not even be familiar with the word “mimeograph.” It ad- Weavers Way Education Committee vanced to an 8-page, quarterly, professionally printed paper, but still written, photographed and laid out by volunteers from the Education HE WEAVERS WAY EDUCATION COMMITTEE IS IN THE UN- committee. Over time, it was not feasible that this be performed Tusual situation of having been so successful in some of its by a volunteer committee, and the Co-op took over the Shuttle projects that it has had to redefi ne itself and look for new mean- in the 1990s. It has since become the fantastic and really profes- Committee ing in its role in the Co-op. sional newspaper that we have today. Back in the 1980s, the Shuttle started as a one-page mim- We also have had a good deal of success with our workshops eographed sheet produced by the committee. Today’s generation (Continued on Page 6) INSIDE Letters about Eden Foods: Pages 8-9 Other Letters: Pages 7, 12 September Member Coupon . 2 The Passionate Gardener. 17 What’s in Store. .2-3 Weavers Way Calendar . 20 Weavers Way Community Programs . 5 Chef’s Corner . 25 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED REQUESTED SERVICE CHANGE General Manager’s Corner . 7 Board Corner . 26 www.weaversway.coop www.weaversway.coop Suggestions . 9 Time4Time Repair Cafe. 26 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 PA Philadelphia, Lane, Carpenter 559 WW Health & Wellness Committee. 12 Sta Celebrity Spotlight . 27 WW Environment Committee . 15 Co-op Specials . 28 Weavers Way Cooperative Association Cooperative Way Weavers 2 THE SHUTTLE September 2014 Editor’s Note What’s in Store at Weavers Way by Mary Sweeten, Editor Weavers Way Shuttle O GLENN GOT A LETTER FROM MEM- Sber Beth Edelman who liked that we were doing advocacy around toxic trains Nut Grinder How-to but wished the half-page graphic we ran Nut Grinder How-to in August had more ways to respond. She made good points but reminded me of a couple of things about that graphic that were bothering me: A Co-op Shopper’s Guide to... Thing One: This wasn’t actually a Shut- Grinding Your Own Nut Butter! tle production, or even strictly speaking a Weavers Way project. It came from the It’s Fun! It’s Easy! It’s Delicious! Weavers Way Environment Committee which, as anyone who has been around Just follow these five simple steps: the Co-op for a while knows, has its own agenda. So while I was happy to put it in, I didn’t do much tweaking. One thing I should have done, of course, is more 1. Select a container from the dispens- clearly mark that it was from the Environ- er underneath the grinder. ment Committee. Which is why we now have icons that identify committee con- Place container under metal spout tent, starting on Page 1 this month. 2. (like it says on the machine). Thing Two: Back in the ’90s, I edited a week-long newspaper package about the dangers of toxic trains in Philadelphia and 3. Using a firm grip of the right hand, it looks like NOTHING has improved. hold container under spout while Meanwhile, it has come to my atten- pressing the green “START” button tion that not everybody thinks I’m funny. with the forefinger of the left hand. Fair enough. I’ll spare you the vacation (Note to fellow southpaws: You can pictures of me checking for the Eden brand do this!) at co-ops across the Pacifi c Northwest. However, if you care about Weavers Way product philosophy in general or Eden 4. Tip: Release the START button at Foods in particular, you should not miss least once during the process, and the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. tap the bottom of the container on 17, at Summit Church. The Weavers Way a flat surface to let the contents set- Board is hosting and there will be snacks. tle. The user can choose to rotate RSVP to [email protected] the container in a counterclockwise or 215-843-2350, ext. 118, so we know how much to bring. motion to create a “swirly” effect. This also helps to reduce boredom. [email protected] The Shuttle is published by Weavers Way Co-op. 5. Once the desired amount of nut Advertising for each issue is due the 1st of butter is achieved (don’t fill it too the preceding month, e.g. Dec. 1 for January. close to the top!), give the container Ad rates are available at our stores, online at www.weaversway.coop, via email at one last tap, and select a pre-labeled [email protected] or by calling lid from the rack underneath the 215-843-2350, ext 117. Advertised products or services may not be construed as endorsed by machine. The container will be Weavers Way Co-op. weighed and priced at checkout. Statement of Policy The purpose of the Shuttle is to provide information about co-ops, healthy food and other matters of interest to Weavers Way members as consumers and citizens. Articles r fres You hly groun (500 words or less) are welcome. Editorial r is now r d nut copy is due the 10th of the month before butte eady t publication. Articles may express only the o enjoy! views of the writers and not those of the Co- op or its Board, unless identifi ed as such. The Shuttle retains the right to edit or refuse any Text & photos: Karen Plourde article. Submit to [email protected] Hand model: Lara Cantu-Hertzler and include contact information. The Shuttle is printed on 100% recycled paper. ✂ Now’s a great time clip & save to join and take SPECIAL MEMBER BENEFIT advantage of the Are You Ready? benefits of Co-op For School? For Game Season? membership. For the Fall Equinox? You %off Own It! Our bulk, deli and prepared foods departmentsone offer the perfect shop array of sweet and savory snacks, lunches and easy dinners so you won’t miss a play Sign up online! (your kid’s or the Eagles). It’s easy. the fine print weaversway.coop/join 10Excludes stamps, tokens and smart cards. Active members only. No copies, must be clipped from Shuttle. Expires 9/30/14.