Alpena Food Co-Op

09/11/2026

Who wouldn't want to take a trip to Cheese Island? A community-owned grocery store with daily access to nutritious, high-quality food year-round, where you can also buy your standard groceries, pantry items, and bulk food staples? Sign us up!

We recently visited Oryana in Traverse City and loved the variety of items available at multiple price points, making quality food accessible for everyone.

09/09/2026

Grocery stores are one of the most-visited places in our daily and weekly routines- what if they were sites of community investment and connection? Right now, decisions about what products are carried are out of the hands of our community, instead left to grocery store chains hundreds (or thousands) of miles away.

Grocery stores are in the public interest and can be public institutions, controlled by the community itself that it exists to serve.

A key tenet of our vision for an Alpena Food Co-Op is to prioritize local growers and producers as much as possible.

We want to make grocery stores truly local again!

Learn more at https://www.alpenafoodcoop.com/.

09/08/2026

Our next community meeting is on Wednesday, September 16th, 5:30-7:00 pm at the Parker House Restaurant!

Learn more about how we want to bring fresh and healthy food options to Northeast Michigan.

09/01/2026

Food Co-Ops are also places to learn about the food you buy, how to prepare it, and how to contribute to a more sustainable food economy.

Our Co-Op Coordinator was recently at the@mqtfoodcoop scoping out their educational offerings. Would you be interested in classes at the Alpena Food Co-Op?

08/19/2026

Did you know you can learn more about food co-ops and upcoming events on our website? You can also sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop with our progress towards opening a community-owned grocery store!

Working to create a quality, community-owned grocery store for Northeast Michigan in Downtown Alpena, Michigan. Focused on natural, organic, fresh, and local foods.

08/18/2026

Thank you to those who were able to join us for last night’s community session in Harrisville! We had a great discussion!

08/18/2026

Are you interested in connecting with growers, health practitioners, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and neighbors who are shaping a future where regional food systems are resilient, equitable, and economically vibrant?

Register for the NEMI Regional Food Summit on September 9th at the UAW Conference Center in Onaway! We will be presenting in the morning session with other state and regional leaders.

There is no cost to attend, but the connections you'll gain will be invaluable!

08/17/2026

We hope to see you at the Alcona County Library's Harriville branch this evening!

Harrisville and Alcona friends and foodies, we hope to see you at Monday's Community Meeting at the Alcona County Library! 🍅🍅

August 17, from 5:30-7, you have the opportunity to learn about the effort to create a food co-op in Alpena.

Bring a friend and be a part of keeping food dollars local, creating new opportunities for local farmers and small businesses, increasing access to fresh, healthy food, and building a more resilient food system for Northeast Michigan!

08/13/2026

Harrisville and Alcona friends and foodies, we hope to see you at Monday's Community Meeting at the Alcona County Library! 🍅🍅

August 17, from 5:30-7, you have the opportunity to learn about the effort to create a food co-op in Alpena.

Bring a friend and be a part of keeping food dollars local, creating new opportunities for local farmers and small businesses, increasing access to fresh, healthy food, and building a more resilient food system for Northeast Michigan!