Wed, Sep 16
|The Parker House Restaurant, Cottages, a
Alpena Food Co-Op Community Meeting
Join us to learn more about the efforts to open and establish a community-owned grocery store in Downtown Alpena. The event begins at 5:30 for socializing and conversation, followed by a brief presentation at 5:45 pm.
Time & Location
Sep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The Parker House Restaurant, Cottages, a, 24732 US-23, Presque Isle, MI 49777, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us for an informative community gathering to learn about efforts to establish a food co-op (a community-owned grocery store) in Alpena.
Imagine a vibrant, community-owned grocery store in Downtown Alpena—a place that provides daily access to nutritious, high-quality food year-round, where you can also buy your standard grocery, pantry, and bulk food staples. By prioritizing locally grown and produced foods whenever possible, a food co-op can strengthen connections between local growers, producers, and eaters, while creating a welcoming destination that Northeast Michigan is proud of.
During this event, organizers will share a brief presentation about what a food co-op is, why this effort matters for our community, the work already underway, and how we can bring this vision to life together that will redefine what's possible in Alpena/Northeast Michigan.
Whether you're passionate about food, are tired of limited grocery options, or are simply curious about what a food co-op…