Our MissionThe mission of GRFCI, that will make the vision tangible, is to cultivate a thriving local community by opening a cooperative, full-service grocery store, in or near the city center of Grand Rapids,Michigan. 
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Our VisionThe vision of the Grand Rapids Food Co-op Initiative, the dream that inspires us, is to become a place of creating community through healthy food access. 
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Our Aims
Grand Rapids Food Co-op Initiative shall be:
- A full service co-op grocery store that provides healthy food for every budget.
- A welcoming place that fosters community awesomeness and generates positive change.
- An employer of neighbors, offering a living wage, and a supporter of the local economy to grow the economic health of our community
- A profitable enterprise that:
- benefits our community by educating and advocating for better food security and health;
- encourages and honors cultural diversity;
- ensures an equitable distribution of abundance to the members;
- and stays conscious of our impact on the environment, aiming for sustainability.
