In two towns have installed Cooperative Grocery Stores in two locations – Cairo and Cutler, Illinois. Many partners have helped this process, e.g., Agriculture Extension – University of Illinois, Arise Veteran Foundation, local politicians. In Cutler, a house was provided manager who was a veteran and his family. The photo below was taken in Cairo where the manager has a 4000 square feet facility. There are over 180 cooperatives in Illinois now.Hope Rises in Cairo Around New Food Co-Op – Illinois Buy Fresh Buy LocalVillage of Cutler looking to bring a Disabled Veteran to town to run new grocery store [ Read More ]
