In 1975 the Institute for Community Services at Edinboro State College sponsored the formation of a non-profit co-op "Common Wealth of Goods." The Department of Agriculture in conjunction with the institute operated for three years providing information on food production and distribution. The institute's work paid off, the Commonwealth of Goods, under the auspices and direction of the institute formed a co-op in 1978. At that time a separate entity, the foundation's headquarters were located in the bottom of the Edinboro building. The co-op, called Edinboro Community Foods, saw William P. Nagal as the first Chairman of the Board and Director, Dr. Currin V. Shields as operating head. Office manager, Charles V. Scott ran the day-to-day operations of the co-op. Board of Directors held one-year terms and were voted on by delegates. It consisted of nine members who met monthly on the last Tuesday of the month. Four officers were appointed by the Director. Offices of the President, Vice, Recording Officer and Treasurer, were elected for six-month terms. It started as a meager foundation with nine incorporates, as membership grew it reached over 1120 members strong, with a business value of $230,000.
From the description of Edinboro Community Foods Co-op records, 1970-1990. (Edinboro University of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 767831378
