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Co-op updates: Mariposa breaks new ground, South Philly makes progress
At 3 p.m. today, join the Mariposa Food Co-op, Mayor Michael Nutter and major supporters as they celebrate the kickoff of renovations at the co-op's new storefront at the Belmont Trust Company Building (4824 Baltimore Ave.).
Co-op updates: Mariposa breaks new ground, South Philly makes progress
At 3 p.m. today, join the Mariposa Food Co-op, Mayor Michael Nutter and major supporters as they celebrate the kickoff of renovations at the co-op's new storefront at the Belmont Trust Company Building (4824 Baltimore Ave.). Mariposa, which outgrew its Cedar Park location, plans on extending store hours, expanding to carry more sustainable products (including meat) and allowing anyone to shop (regardless of membership) at the new address, five times the size of the original co-op. Visit their website for a rendering of the new space, scheduled for an October 2011 opening. In a testament to the co-op's investment in the West Philly community, nearly 25 percent of the funds for the $2.3 million renovation were raised by Mariposa members and individual donors.
Across town, the South Philly Food Co-op is continuing to make progress with its plan to provide reasonably priced food and nutritional education south of Washington Avenue. Though the co-op does not yet have a physical location locked down, they're now accepting applications for "member-owners," putting them one step closer to an actual storefront. This coming Wednesday, June 29, the co-op will host a general membership and board election meeting at 7 p.m. at East Passyunk Crossing (1729 S. 11th St.). Other events organized by the co-op this summer include a night of music and food at Gold Star Park, a fruit and veggie tasting and a dessert bake-off.
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