
Co-op Grocery Coming Soon!
Exciting News! Fresh, locally sourced foods, delicious prepared meals and a robust social venue IS coming to the Historic West Trade/Beatties Ford Corridor.
Our community-driven Cooperative Experience will offer a indoor/outdoor design, products, services, and events curated by the neighborhood.
To learn more, share your thoughts, and get details on the timelines, please attend the Cooperative Workshop Meetings. Together we will shape the offerings and ensure the Coop meets our community’s needs.
We look forward to seeing you!

Upcoming Community Workshops
Date: April 16th
Time: 6:00pm - 7:15pm (dinner available at 5:30pm)
Location: Skyline Terrace @ Mosaic Village (1601 W Trade)
Parking available on the 3-5th levels of the parking garage.
To embody a thriving hub for food security and community resilience, honoring our heritage while ensuring indefinitely equitable access to fresh, local food for a sustainable future.
— Our Vision Statement
To be a local food hub that nourishes neighbors and fosters vibrant communities.
— Our Mission Statement
Make Your Voice Heard
Step 1: Join our Information List to stay up-to-date on the Co-op’s progress.
Step 2: Provide feedback for the questions from our Feb 12th workshop
Step 3: Help us understand your shopping habits.
Step 4: Make a grocery list. This will help us understand your buying preferences.
Food Co-op Advisors & Consultants
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Ruffin Slater
Former Weaver Street Market General Manager, Founding Advisor
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Malik Yakini
Former Executive Director Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, Founding Advisor
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Allanah Hines
Former Chief of Culture, Engagement, and Impact Officer at Weaver Street Market
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James Watts
General Manager, former Operations Manager and Merchandising Manager of Weaver Street Market
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JQ Hannah
Food Co-op Initiative Interim Executive Director
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Don Moffitt
Financial Feasibility, Pro Forma, Project Development - Columinate
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Debbie Suassuna
G2G Research Group CEO
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Anthony Goodwin, Ph.D
Grocery Business Development Manager at National Co-op Grocers
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Chris Dilley
Food Co-op Initiative Director of Startup Support
The local buzz has started!
Check out some of the news about the upcoming co-op:
March 21, 2025 | Charlotte nonprofit buys West End property for $1.25M as part of larger development plan
March 21, 2025 | Historic West End property sells to make way for $100M development
March 11, 2022 | Historic West End Parnters Persues Grocery Co-op in Corridor