Detroit’s Black-Led Food Co-Op Is Set To Open in 2024

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2023
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W.K. Kellogg Foundation

This story discusses the Detroit Food Commons (DFC), a community-driven initiative in Detroit's Historic North End, featuring the Detroit People’s Food Co-Op (DPFC), a Black-led and community-owned grocery store set to open in February 2024. DPFC aims to address food insecurity, promote health, and empower the community by offering ownership opportunities, supporting local growers, and providing economic opportunities for emerging food entrepreneurs.

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