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Mission:
The Dorchester Community Co-op is an organization currently in formation by residents of Dorchester, MA and surrounding communities, who are in the process of creating a food cooperative - a community-owned business that will bring healthy food into the community and make it accessible to all.
The Dorchester Community Co-op is committed to:
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Inclusivity: The co-op will celebrate the diversity of our neighborhoods and reach out to the different ethnic groups, age range, and mixed income groups that make up our community.
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Healthy Food: Access to healthy, affordable, and nutritious food is essential to creating a healthy community.
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Building Community: The coop will serve as a dynamic space to bring people together.
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Sustainability: Social, economic and environmental sustainability are the cornerstones of the co-op business model.
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New Economic Model: An economy controlled by its local residents provides stability.
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Youth: Engaging our youth is important for building our future.
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Jobs for our Community: Money spent in our community creates more local jobs and supports the Dorchester community.
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How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Please help by:
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Joining the mailing list.
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Pledging to become a member-owner.
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Volunteering to help organize the co-op.
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Follow DotCommCoop on twitter @DotCommCoop and on Facebook.
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Telling neighbors and friends about the co-op.
Please contact Dorchester Community Food Coop via e-mail dotcommcoop@gmail.com - help, support and ideas welcomed!
Key Programs Offered:
Dorchester Winter Farmers' Market 2012 - 6 Norfolk Street, Codman Square, every Sunday 12-3, January through March
The Community Food Coop is in the preliminary phases of planning which means that now is a great time to get involved and have your voice heard!
Current primary goals are spreading the word about the co-op and involving as many people as possible now, in the beginning stages.
Activities planned for the coming months: location research, a neighborhood resident survey, and completion of feasibility and marketing studies. The community's help and input is essential to move this process forward! The co-op will need a minimum of 500 paid members-owners to break ground.
The second Food in the 'Hood meeting of 2012 is happening on February 8, at the Bowdoin Street Health Center, 230 Bowdoin Street. Come to the meeting to discuss food possibilities in your Dorchester neighborhood! Do you travel outside of the neighborhood to buy better quality and/or affordable food? Are you interested in helping to improve access to healthy food in the neighborhood through 
On Wednesday, December 14th, Food in the 'Hood Committee will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday, December 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bowdoin Street Health Center. Plans for next year and some developments with the Healthy Corner Store Initiative will be discussed! For more information, contact Maura Beaufait at 
This Sunday, March 25th: Dorchester Goes Green--GreenDorchester sponsors. Bootstrap Composting will be on hand again. Massages from 1-3 p.m.
On December 1st @ 6:30pm, the Grove Hall Branch will be hosting a free workshop on healthy and affordable eating! Learn tips for eating well while saving money. Learn how to modify common recipes to make them healthier. Play an interactive nutrition game. This workshop will be led by community nutritionist Lauren Johnson from Community Servings. No pre-registration is necessary, and the event is free! For more information, or check out the Grove Hall Branch's website. l
Are you tired of the food options available to you in the Bowdoin/Geneva neighborhood? Do you travel outside of the neighborhood to buy better quality and/or affordable food? Are you interested in farmers' markets, community supported agriculture, community gardens, etc.? Food in the Hood monthly meetings are 2nd Wednesdays, except for in July, August, September and October when the farmers' market is happening. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bowdoin Street Health Center, 230 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester.
Don't know what to do with all of your fall vegetables? Simply want some new ideas? Boston Is Growing Gardens and Cooking Matters invite you to Hey Good Cooking! a workshop on healthy, quick and affordable cooking. The workshop will be on November 5th, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Meet at the Nightingale Community Garden at 512 Park Street in Dorchester. In this interactive demonstration, volunteer chefs and nutritionists will provide you with useful tips, delicious and nutritious recipes for you to make the most of your garden!
Think healthy, delicious cooking has to be expensive? The Dorchester Community Food Co-op invites you to the $5 Healthy Dish Challenge! Bring a $5 dish to this Potluck Dinner that can serve 2 - 4 people, using only $5 of ingredients. Show off your creation and share it with friends and neighbors!
