People's Cooperative Market

We operate an on the ground and online market for local food producers and vendors. We pack and fill food orders on Saturdays for our contactless pick-up. Concurrently, we offer the People's Open Pantry providing free food and toiletries to everyone. 

Our Values

Democracy Building Toward Consensus -whenever possible we work for consensus. Equitable Access to Locally Grown Food -is a right all should have. We strive to bring that to our community. Support for Underserved and Low-Income Communities -in local food access through SNAP and other accessibility measures. Working Toward Anti-Racism -in our planning, in the Market, and in our community. Restorative Justice Practices -when conflict arises we move towards understanding. Seeking Diversity and Inclusion -because the more diverse the voices at the table are, the more inclusive of new ideas and new ways of being and doing we can be. Cooperative Economics - we are joined with the community and all of us are the producers and consumers of our market products. Collective Values -because we believe in compassion, dignity, and respect for all people. Meaningful Collaboration - with like-minded groups or organizations especially those that support marginalized people. Earnest Dialogue -using active listening to move towards lifting up the voices of marginalized people within our group, market, and community. Solidarity -with marginalized people, especially those who feel unsafe in the city market.

Our Goals

Create spaces where vendors can sell a variety of locally-produced products in an inclusive atmosphere Market sellers participate in managing the market and decide rules for vending Diverse people from underserved and marginalized communities lead, direct, and partake in the decision-making concerning the market.

A growing, measurable number of diverse, underserved, and marginalized people engage in the market services, and have ownership in the space of the market A marked increase in engagement from a diverse group of people from marginalized communities selling at the market with a vested voice in its management and other ventures A feeling of well-being and welcome for underserved and at-risk communities accessing the programs the market provides Working towards cooperative economics in our local community’s economy