A warm welcome to our new Outreach Committee Chair, Shakima Williams-Jones, a busy mom and grad student who is deeply involved in the greater community.

Q: When did you join the co-op, and why?
A: I joined the co-op last month! I have been looking for a place to buy organic produce and environmentally-friendly products at affordable prices for my family. I saw the Co-op as I was riding the B25 bus home from dropping off two of my children to school, and decided to research it and join.

Q: Tell us about what you like to do outside of the co-op.
A: I am a mom of 5, step-mom of 5, basketball coach, grad student, accountant, dancer, singer, board member to an educational organization...I say all of that to say that I do not often have free time, but when I do, I love doing things with my family. Those things range from educational to recreational. We love movies, the kids love video games, I love Latin dance, we all love singing and dancing, documentaries, writing, reading, museums, etc. We love doing things that make our minds and/or bodies work in different and new ways.

Q: What are some of the things you're looking forward to in our new space?
A: I am looking forward to seeing the number of members grow and the variety of products grow accordingly, and I’m looking forward to seeing our basement filled with products because the demand has increased. I am also excited about inviting the community in and really becoming one with the neighborhood! And as we grow, I am looking forward to seeing all of the beautiful and handsome faces of our members as we find more ways for them be involved and expand the percentage of their shopping needs that we meet.

Q: What are some of your favorite things to purchase here at the Co-op?
A: Bread, fresh fruit, especially berries and melons, fresh vegetables, organic milk, tortilla chips, environmentally-friendly cleaning products.