The Whitewater Grocery Co-Op (Grocery Co.) will be holding its annual meeting on Wednesday October 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Engagement Center located at 1260 W. Main St., Whitewater. During the meeting, Owners will discuss the future community owned grocery store.

The Grocery Co., as it is commonly called, was established in 2017 when the Sentry Store closed. Since then, the Co-Op has gained over 900 Owners and continues to remain active. Over the past 18 months, the focus has been on site selection. Starting with a list of over thirty possible locations, the Board looked at sites from every angle, including: number of parking stalls, space rental costs, income projections, food desert status, and more.

While the ALDI store coming to town has reduced some of the food desert status, the east side of town remains a food desert. Additionally, the Whitewater Grocery Co-Op remains steadfast in its commitment to locally sourced, sustainable, reasonably priced products. Market studies conducted since the opening of ALDI continue to indicate a strong market for the Grocery Co. in Whitewater’s food ecosystem.

Whitewater Grocery Co-Op is your (future) friendly neighborhood grocer supporting fresh and local products. We value: community ownership, quality customer service, welcoming everyone, a lively learning and gathering space, and sustainable practices: people, planet, profit.