Buffalo East Side Food Co-op Interest Meeting Draws Crowd
Residents discussed what a community-owned grocery could look like on the East Side.
Community ownership as a strategy
An interest meeting explored the idea of a member-owned food cooperative with priorities on affordability, local sourcing, and stable employment.
Attendees raised questions about pricing, membership costs, and long-term sustainability.
Key themes
- Keep dollars circulating locally
- Offer culturally relevant foods
- Hire and train neighborhood residents
Organizers plan follow-up sessions on governance and financing.