Katie Novak Cooperative Coaching

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Katie Novak Cooperative Coaching Since the moment I learned about food co-ops I was all in. She chaired Green Top’s Owner Loan Campaign (2015-16) which raised nearly $1,500,000 in loans.

Katie’s interest in local food stems from years living in Colorado when her sister and brother-in-law recruited her to assist them as they opened a non-profit restaurant called SAME (So All May Eat) Café where customers are provided a healthy, organic meal regardless of their ability to pay. Katie continues to hold an “advisory” Board position with SAME Café and has served as the Outreach Coordinator for Green Top Grocery since April 2013. Katie has grown ownership (with the help of an army) from just over 100 owners in April 2013 to over 1600 currently. She is active in the Bloomington-Normal community and has served on the board of the local YMCA and currently serves on the board of Homes of Hope, a local non-profit that provides quality housing to adults with developmental disabilities. She’s a native of Central Illinois and is excited to help co-ops across the country open and grow!

Love this mural! No questions that this is a grocery store!!
10/09/2026

Love this mural! No questions that this is a grocery store!!

‼️ New Mural Alert ‼️ The Co-op just got waaaay cuter!

This week, Elyse from We Are Semillas painted a beautiful mural on the Co-op's exterior and we couldn't be more grateful for her time and artistry.

Our iconic "CO-OP" sign at the entrance is a beacon for cooperators who know and love us, but some folks don't realize they're driving by a full-service grocery store when they cruise G St. Unlike all the other grocery stores in town though, ours is owned by the community. Come check it out!

The Co-op is home to a number of works by local artists including Wes Horn, Mark Rivera, and Phil Gross. We love supporting local artists and are excited to announce more projects soon!

Pretty excited to be able to speak at this conference in October!
10/01/2026

Pretty excited to be able to speak at this conference in October!

🌱 Another crop of inspiring ideas is coming your way! We’re continuing to introduce the voices, perspectives, and people...
10/01/2026

🌱 Another crop of inspiring ideas is coming your way! We’re continuing to introduce the voices, perspectives, and people shaping the future of resilient local food systems.

From growing food in the city to advocating for farmers and ranchers, building stronger organizations, and cultivating community, this next group of DIG Summit speakers brings a diverse mix of experience and perspectives to the conversation.

🍅🌍 Tap the link in bio and register today Dallas Interconnected Growers (DIG) Summit

This is pretty darn cool! Congrats, Schry! Fantastic work!
10/01/2026

This is pretty darn cool! Congrats, Schry! Fantastic work!

As governments, foundations and philanthropy seek to accelerate sustainable development, cooperatives should be “implementation partners,” not just stakeholders, National Co+op […]

I'm excited not only to be attending this event but speaking at it as well!!!
09/28/2026

I'm excited not only to be attending this event but speaking at it as well!!!

08/22/2026

So excited for my friends at West Chester Cooperative! Glad to have played a small role in their journey so far and wishing them much success!!!! Go West Chester Cooperative!

This is a good read!
08/19/2026

This is a good read!

There are some places you visit because you need something. And then there are places you visit because they remind you that you belong somewhere. For years, grocery stores have quietly transformed from neighborhood gathering places into giant warehouses of convenience. Bright fluorescent lights. En...

06/17/2026

It's right here in our mission statement: our focus on healthful, affordable, food for our community!🥕 How will we do that?

-By offering a line of "Everyday Value" items (a high-quality, lower price point products from our regional distributor)

-Working to accept SNAP, and to honor Food Bucks and Food Rx.

-Providing a "Food for All" program, offering a flat discount across all product categories for shoppers who use SNAP.

-Stocking a robust Bulk Bin food section: buy as much or as little as you want, so there's no waste. Plus we aren't paying for packaging or advertising.

-Sourcing locally for more economical transportation costs.

We're working hard to get our full-service grocery store open later this year, to all shoppers - we can't wait to shop with you!🛒

Congrats to these great co-ops, especially my friends at SunCoast Market!
06/03/2026

Congrats to these great co-ops, especially my friends at SunCoast Market!

05/23/2026

is in the news! You can read 's article written by Andrew Ball here: https://austincurrent.org/2026/05/07/del-valle-grocery-store-coop-food/ (or our linktr.ee/atxcooperatives).

"Residents take matters into their own hands. By then, the Del Valle Food Co-Op, started by residents after years of waiting for the grocery store that never came, had taken matters into their own hands. The pandemic had underscored how badly the community needed access to healthy, locally-available groceries.... Launching a community grocery store can be successful, said Joel Gittelsohn, a professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The key is to have strong community support and a focus on specific offerings."

If you want to join the co-op you can join on our linktr.ee/atxcooperatives

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