Bill > HCR063

This concurrent resolution honors the Brattleboro Food Co-op on its 50th anniversary by recognizing its remarkable growth and community impact since its founding in 1975. The resolution traces the co-op's history from its origins as a small buying club started by local visionaries, who initially opened a tiny 150-200 square foot store that generated just $600 in sales on its first day, to its current impressive four-floor facility that generates nearly $25.5 million in annual sales. The co-op is highlighted for its collaborative renovation with the Windham & Windsor Housing Trust, which created a multi-purpose building featuring a natural foods market, deli, café, community spaces, and even 24 affordable housing apartments. The resolution celebrates the co-op's diverse departments, including produce, deli, catering, and health and wellness, and its commitment to supporting local farmers and serving Windham County residents. Ultimately, the resolution formally congratulates the Brattleboro Food Co-op on reaching this significant milestone and directs the Secretary of State to send an official copy of the resolution to the organization.

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.63