FOOD CO-OP: From left, Erb Reinert, bulk and wellness buyer; Jacqueline Sophia, finance manager; Leah Costa, customer service manager; and Jesse Cardarelli, produce manager, are pictured at the newly opened Urban Greens Co-op Market in Providence. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
The new Urban Greens Co-op Market in Providence’s West End is bringing a democratic approach to food shopping. After several years of “grassroots” planning, the 8,000-square-foot market at 93 Cranston St. held a “grand opening” June 27-29. Organizers have dubbed it the city’s only member-owned grocery store. While anyone can shop there, Urban Greens is…
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