Thank you to all Davis Food Co-op members who participated in this year’s elections and member voting opportunities. Your voice helps shape the future of our cooperative, from electing Board members to selecting the local organizations supported through our Round Up program.
Members elected three candidates to serve on the Davis Food Co-op Board of Directors for the next three years:
“I’ve worked at The Co-op for 18 years. I started as a cashier and made my way up to my current role as Store Support Manager. For the past three years I’ve also had the opportunity to serve on the Board as a director. During that time, I’ve been part of the Governance Committee, and have also served as Head of the Board Nominating Committee, through this work, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of how The Co-op operates and how strong governance helps it succeed.”
“I’m passionate about our mission of sustainable and ethical food practices, and I believe in the power of our community-owned model. If elected, I pledge to leverage my knowledge and skills to ensure our community owned store’s continued success. I will work with fellow board members to guide our future impact during varying economic and social times while acting as an employee representative.”
“I’ve been a co-op member since 2005, and a member of the Board since January 2024. Prior to that, I worked as a journalist, a teacher, and a communications specialist with UCSF and UC Davis. I believe the choices we make about what we eat and how it’s produced have a profound impact on the climate, economic inequality, and other things I care deeply about, so it’s been a privilege to be able to help address those issues on a local level as part of the DFC Board. Among other things, I was able to help craft the co-op’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, which sets goals and priorities for the next five years.”
Members also voted to help determine future Round Up recipients. Every time you round up your purchase at the register, you help support local organizations making a difference in our community. The selected organizations are:
Yolo Diaper Bank works to remove diaper need as a barrier to the health and stability of Yolo County families. An estimated one in three families in Yolo County must choose between purchasing diapers for their children and paying for basic living expenses. To address this challenge, Yolo Diaper Bank collects and purchases diapers for distribution through local agencies serving families in need, helping ensure children have access to this essential resource.
Davis Schools Foundation is a nonprofit that supports student well-being and educational opportunities in the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD). Through partnerships with families, educators, and community members, the foundation provides grants that fund programs and services beyond what public funding can support. Its funding priorities include mental health and counseling services, equitable access to educational resources, and providing educators with the tools needed to create safe, supportive, and effective learning environments.
Orphan Kitten Project is a student-run non-profit organization at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Orphaned and abandoned neonatal kittens under 4 weeks of age are taken in from the community and given a complete physical exam by the project coordinators. These kittens are then fostered by veterinary students or giving members of the community who bottle-raise them in their own homes. The kittens are weaned, vaccinated, FeLV tested, spayed or neutered, and dewormed before they are put up for adoption, usually by 10-12 weeks of age.
