A Retrospective of COVID-19 from Honest Weight’s Outreach and Education Coordinators by Hilary Papineau
shopper Testimonial!
honest weight delivers meals to essential workers at St. Peter's Hospital COVID-19 has reshaped daily life, forcing individuals and institutions to adapt to a new way of life, changing the way Honest Weight—and its shoppers, member-owners, employees, vendors, community partners, and others—engage with one another. The Co-op’s response to the pandemic, however, reflects a constant—the value Honest Weight places on fulfilling its mission: promoting a more equitable, participademonstratedtor y, and ecologically sustainable way of living—as by the proactive,
Shopper Testimonial! "Thank you. It's very important when we have to stay far apart that we make an extra effort to be kind and generous to each other. There's so much fear and division in the world." AUTUMN 2020
"It is hard to imagine a co-op, chain grocery store, or mom-and-pop operation materially affecting the well-being, quality of life, and sense of security that a family has, but Honest Weight has done just that. Deanna, and indeed the entire staff, have, week in and week out, demonstrated, with their curbside service, extraordinary professionalism, flexibility, compassion, and good humor. It has genuinely redefined our experience during these challenging times, knowing that we can rely on them for quality fresh food without exposing ourselves to undue risks. As a 69-year-old man with a history of pneumonia and other complications, it is difficult to overstate my appreciation for the service Honest Weight has provided me and those I care about. 'Thank you' feels so inadequate." passionate, and innovative leadership of the Co-op’s community outreach and education departments. While one may think that community outreach and education become dormant during a time of “social distancing,” the crisis has made this work increasingly relevant while also reshaping the departments’ operations.
The Co-op’s response to the pandemic reflects a constant - the value Honest Weight places on fulfilling its mission 19
