Cairo, IL has been without a grocery store for 7 years. The community has faced let down after let down when big box stores would make false promises to bring a grocery store to the community. The community of Cairo came together, formed a co-op, sought resources and expertise, grew membership and solved the problem themselves…they opened the Rise Community Market on Friday June 16, 2023.
I couldn’t be more proud to have played small role on this fantastic team. From hardworking community members, to cooperative leaders like Sean Park at the Western Illinois Cooperative Development Center and John Shandowens of the University of Illinois. This was a rockstar team, who hired a wonderful General Manager who will no doubt lead this co-op to years of successfully serving their community.
Congrats to Cairo, IL. You are no longer a food desert! Together we RISE.
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Lois Bendix
Congratulations! I am sure you were more than a little part in their success.
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