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Happy Grand Opening, Wasatch Food Co-op!

On Wednesday, May 20, Wasatch celebrated its Grand Opening with its 2,000+ member-owners and their entire community. 

Supporters gather in front of Wasatch Food Co-op at its Grand Opening

Member-owners and community supporters gather in front of Wasatch Food Co-op for its Grand Opening. Photo from Facebook.

After 17 years of planning, organizing, tabling at farmer's markets, and hosting neighborhood gatherings, Salt Lake City has its first community-owned grocery store. 

Ribbon cutting at the Wasatch Food Co-op Grand Opening

Ribbon cutting at the Wasatch Food Co-op Grand Opening. Photo from Facebook.

Located in the historic Milk Block building on Harvey Milk Blvd, Wasatch Food Co-op is the fourth grocery store to occupy the space since the building opened in 1942.

This full service-grocery store provides local and sustainably sourced produce, meat and seafood, bulk items, prepared foods, wellness products and more. At least 20% of what’s on the shelves at Wasatch comes from local farmers, ranchers and producers.

Various items like coffee flowers and snacks on a long table with a yellow table cloth at the Wasatch Food Co-op Grand Opening

Key facts about Wasatch Food Co-op:

  • Location: Salt Lake City, UT (population: 218,000) 
  • Incorporated: September 2009
  • Opened: May 2026
  • Size: 5,950 sq ft total; 4,000 sq ft retail
  • Number of member-owners at opening: 2,000+
  • General Manager at opening: Killian Geeslin
  • Interim General Manager at opening: Garland McQueen

"The people shopping in your store are also the people who have a stake in how it runs. That changes everything. Salt Lake City deserves a grocery store shaped by the values of the community it serves, one that supports local producers and prioritizes people over profit. That's exactly what we're here to do." says General Manager Killian Geeslin

Child with a small buggy is shopping at Wasatch Food Co-op

“Several members of the Wasatch team have taken part in FCI’s Peer Learning Group, having started in the Indigo group for Stage 2 co-ops in the 2020/2021 season. Now in the Papaya Stage 4 group, they have brought hard fought wisdom and experience to share with others that are nearing opening,” says Chris Dilley, FCI’s Director of Startup Support. “Whether peer groups, or on FCI Live calls, or as part of Up & Coming, the Wasatch team has been grappling their way through the challenges. We’re so excited for them!” 

Wasatch Food Co-op Grand Opening member-owners, staff and supporters in front of the store

Store hours are 8 am to 8 pm daily.

The co-op is open to the public and you do not have to be a member-owner to shop. 

Address: 416 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Congratulations, Wasatch Food Co-op!

In Cooperation, 

The Food Co-op Initiative Team
 

2801 Hennepin Ave. South
PMB 208
Minneapolis, MN 55408
United States

 

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