2025 is the International Year of Co•operatives

The Neighboring Food Co-op Association

The Neighboring Food Co-op Association (NFCA) is a federation of food co-ops across New England & New York State that are working together toward a shared vision of a thriving co-operative economy, rooted in a healthy, just and sustainable food system, and a vibrant community of co-operative enterprise.

The United Nations General Assembly declared 2025 the second International Year of Co-ops under the theme, “Co-operatives Build a Better World,” and your Neighboring Food Co-ops are joining other co-operatives and credit unions across the United States and around the world to celebrate!

Every day, the co-operative movement enables people around the world to help themselves and strengthen their communities.  Let’s take the opportunity presented by 2025 to celebrate this history, tell our stories, and present a vision for the future that offers hope and inspiration — and then build a better world, together.

For National Co-op Month wrap-up and more, check out our November Newsletter!