On May 26, 2026, members of the Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn, New York, voted to approve a boycott of Israeli products. The measure, which passed with a majority vote, is intended as a protest against Israeli policies toward Palestinians, according to co-op members who supported the initiative.
The vote followed months of debate within the co-op, which has a history of political activism. Supporters of the boycott described it as a moral stand for Palestinian rights, while opponents argued it was divisive and could be perceived as antisemitic. The co-op's board has stated that the boycott will apply to products sourced from Israel, though specific implementation details are still being finalized.
This decision places the Park Slope Food Co-op among a growing number of consumer cooperatives and organizations worldwide that have adopted similar measures. The co-op, founded in 1973, has over 17,000 members and is known for its community-driven approach to food sourcing.
