Join the Team: Feather River Food Co-op is Looking for Passionate Director Candidates

The Feather River Food Co-op is reaching out to its member-owners who care about community, cooperation, and local food. They’re inviting passionate individuals to run for two open board seats in the upcoming election. Currently, the co-op runs two grocery stores: one in Quincy and the other in Portola.

“Recently, the importance of community has become clearer than ever,” says Clare Churchill, chair of the Board Development Committee. “Co-ops unite people and help them build sustainable communities. By participating in board elections, members can engage in democratic control, a key principle of cooperatives.”

The board of directors plays a crucial role in guiding the co-op, ensuring it stays focused on community needs. Any member-owner in good standing can apply to serve starting this year.

The 2026 Election Handbook will be available on the co-op’s website and in-store from January 1, 2026. This handbook will outline the election process, the responsibilities of board members, and how to submit declarations of interest, which are due at the end of January 2026.

An orientation for candidates is set for January 23, 2026, at 4 p.m. at the co-op’s administration office in Quincy. This event will allow potential candidates to learn more about the board and its functions by attending the regular January meeting right after.