Grocery Democracy: Rise of the Citizen Consumer Presentation & Q&A
Schedule
Sun Jan 25 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
126 W Bruce St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 | Harrisonburg, VA
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Join us at Friendly City EventsFor a presentation and Q&A with author Jon Steinman on grocery democracy and the power of food co-ops in today’s food system. In this inspiring talk, author Jon Steinman draws on 20+ years of experience to reveal what co-op membership really means—and why it matters now more than ever. He will explore how, in contrast to the growing consolidation of food supply chains, individual consumers remain largely unorganized, yet full of potential. As Equal Exchange co-founder Rink Dickinson observes: “As long as consumers stay unorganized, their power is questionable, but this group is the sleeping giant.”
Steinman will examine the democratic opportunities—and challenges—within food co-ops, sharing insights on how to awaken this sleeping giant and harness the collective power of
citizen-consumers.
Date: Sunday January 25th
Time: 6-8PM
Where: Friendly City Events Space – 126 W Bruce St Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Refreshments from the co-op deli will be served, join us for this FREE event!
Please RSVP on our website so we know how much food to bring.
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