BELFAST — Belfast Community Corps will present author, speaker and local food systems advocate John Steinman on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5:30pm in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library. We will be hosting a free event inviting the following.
“This engaging gathering will provide a valuable opportunity for local residents to explore the principles of sustainable living and strengthen connections with the local food network,” Belfast Community Co-op said in a news release.
This event is free to all community members.
Supply chain disruptions. Food inflation. Grocery stores have been in the spotlight in recent years.
“Many of us have come to realize how important these institutions are, including their impact on human health, the planet and the future of food,” the release states. “Enter the community-owned grocery store. With a more durable and transparent model of grocery store ownership and governance, food co-ops are designed for these times.”
Canadian author John Steinman shares his insights into the future of grocery stores and the food supply chain, and shares stories of the inspiring food co-op revival currently happening across the United States.
“Expect an exciting and emotional experience,” the release states.
The talk will be followed by a community dialogue about the future of food cooperatives, in which Steinman will introduce and facilitate “Cooperative Dialogues,” an approach to group communication he developed for cooperatives.
Jon Steinman is the author of Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Coops in the Age of Grocery Giants (New Society Publishers). Steinman has visited over 160 food co-ops in the United States and Canada. In partnership with the Food Co-op Initiative (FCI), Jon published This Could Be Ours, a photo album that inspires the food co-op dream, and is the publisher of the Food Co-op Finder mobile app. Steinman regularly delivers educational sessions to food co-op boards and staff, and is a frequent keynote speaker at food co-op annual meetings. Prior to writing his book, Steinman was the director and president-elect of the Kootenay Co-op of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada’s largest specialty natural foods food co-op, and the author of the radio series, podcast, and television show “Deconstructed Dinner.”
“We are honored to welcome John Steinman to Belfast Community Co-op for what promises to be an enlightening and powerful event,” said Alessandra Martinelli, Belfast Community Co-op’s Outreach Coordinator. “John’s expertise and passion for advancing sustainable food systems align closely with our mission to increase resilience and empower communities. We look forward to engaging in meaningful dialogue and creating more We want to explore viable strategies to build a sustainable future together.”
For more information, visit www.belfast.coop/jon-steinman
Located in the heart of downtown, Belfast Community Co-op is a full-service market serving the area since 1976. Everyone is welcome to shop at the co-op. It is our mission and joy to deliver locally grown ingredients. , reasonable prices, organic and natural products for everyone. Find us at 123 High Street in the heart of downtown Belfast. Open every day! Please call us at 207-338-2532. To find out more about us online, please visit www.belfast.coop.
