About us
The Food Cooperatives Network Association is a nationwide community of people and initiatives united by a commitment to a fair, local, and sustainable food system. We support the development of self-governed cooperatives, promote access to good food, and build relationships based on solidarity, democracy, and responsibility. We work together to strengthen local communities and create real change.
Who are we?
We work to support the development and strengthening of food cooperatives in Poland. We promote access to good, local, and ecological food, as well as conscious consumer choices. Through our activities, we engage people in collective action and in building local communities grounded in solidarity and responsibility.
Our values
The Food Cooperatives Network is founded on values that support the creation of a fair, democratic, and sustainable food system. It is a space for collaboration among people and initiatives united by a commitment to access to good, local, and ecological food, and by a belief in the power of community and solidarity.
History of the movement
The food cooperative movement in Poland began as a grassroots response to the need for access to high-quality, local, and ethical food. The first cooperatives were formed by small groups of friends and neighbors who ordered products directly from farmers. Over time, more organized initiatives emerged, bringing people together around shared values: democracy, solidarity, and care for the environment. Today, cooperatives operate in many places across Poland, and their collaboration and experience have led to the creation of the nationwide Food Cooperatives Network.
Our activities
We work to strengthen and develop the network of food cooperatives in Poland through educational, organizational, and advocacy support. We conduct needs assessments, organize trainings, provide individual mentoring, hold nationwide meetings, and carry out initiatives to build a federation of cooperatives. Our goal is to increase the visibility and sustainability of grassroots initiatives based on cooperation, solidarity, and sustainable consumption.
Statutes and regulations
Here you can find the documents that govern the rules of our network. The statute defines the association’s basic goals, structure, and way of functioning, while the regulations organize operational matters such as membership, collaboration guidelines, and event organization.
Board and Audit Committee
Here you can find information about the individuals elected by the members of the Food Cooperatives Network Association to represent the community and ensure the proper functioning of the organization. The Board is responsible for achieving the association’s goals and coordinating activities, while the Audit Committee oversees transparency and ensures that actions align with our statute and values.
Association Activity Reports
Here we publish the annual activity reports of the Food Cooperatives Network Association. We aim to share transparently what we do, the actions we take, how we manage resources, and the results we achieve.
SKS in the media
In this section, we collect media materials that showcase the activities of the Food Cooperatives Network Association. Here you will find media coverage highlighting how we are working together to make the food system more fair, local, and sustainable.