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A community-owned grocery store promoting health & wellness in our neighborhood ☀️
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Power to the people. That’s not just a saying around here. It’s how we’re built. 👊 What if a grocery store answered to its community instead of a handful of corporate decision-makers? At Gem City Market, that’s exactly what we’re doing. As a community-owned store, we’re democratically run, giving our members a voice in how we operate. The idea is pretty simple: when people come together, we can shape our neighborhood’s future and build something that serves the many, not the few. Collective power starts with all of us. Big shops, quick stops, and everything in between. That’s how we build something that lasts. Thank you for supporting our store and believing in local! And remember, everyone is welcome to shop here. You don’t have to be a member. Swing by and see what we’re all about! We’re open 8am-8pm daily at 324 Salem Ave. by @gemcitymarket
Thanks for not ghosting us, Dayton! 👻 We had a spook-tacular Halloween weekend, and seeing so many familiar faces and new friends come through our doors made it that much sweeter! We truly appreciate everyone who stopped by. We know you have many places to spend your hard-earned dollars, and the fact that you choose to spend some of them with us means so much. That support is what keeps a community-owned market like Gem City Market going, and we don’t take it for granted! Thanks for showing up for us. Let’s keep the momentum going! Don’t forget: Membership is not required to shop here. Everyone is welcome. We’re open 8am-8pm at 324 Salem Avenue in West Dayton. by @gemcitymarket
Fresh produce, blueberry muffins, and a market built by this community…what’s not to love? We’re proud to be West Dayton’s local, community-owned grocery store, bringing good food closer to home. But right now, we need your help to keep our doors open! Stop by for your groceries, say hi, and keep your dollars in our community. Every shopping trip, big or small, helps Gem City Market stay here for West Dayton. Find us at 324 Salem Avenue. If you have the means, please also consider making a donation to our fundraiser. Find a link in our profile. by @gemcitymarket
Your pantry called! 📣 It’s time to stock up on flour from Everyday Essential, one of our favorite brands. Get 2 for $6 on 5 lb bags. Mix and match! • All-Purpose Flour • Bread Flour • Whole Wheat Flour Looking for more affordable options? Check out our Everyday Essential line! We know price matters and have been working hard to bring you more choices at a better value. From pasta sauce and chips to sugar, flour, and more, this brand delivers! Stop by and see what’s new on the shelf! And thank you for shopping local and supporting our community-owned grocery store. We are open daily from 8am-8pm at 324 Salem Avenue in West Dayton. Everyone is welcome; no membership required. by @gemcitymarket
A co-op is more than a place to buy groceries. We are community-owned and community-powered. It’s a place that belongs to the people who live here and shop here. We’re not owned by outside investors. We’re owned by people right here in Dayton. And don’t forget…you don’t need to be a member to shop here; everyone is welcome! A stronger Co-op starts with all of us. How can we keep Gem City Market’s doors open? 🛒 Shop with us! Whether you’re stopping in for a few things or stocking up, every visit makes a difference. We’re open daily 8am-8pm at 324 Salem Ave. 💚 Support our fundraiser! If you have the means, consider making a donation. Find a link in our profile. 👊 Get involved! We host events and offer opportunities to meet other people in our community. Coming up next: we’re partnering with @coopdayton, who is facilitating a Co-op 101 + Incubator Intro Webinar on Wednesday, October 28, 6–7:30pm. Sign up via the link in our profile! Prefer in person? We’ll offer the same course at the market on Wednesday, Nov 11 at 6pm! Hope to see you there! by @gemcitymarket
Wow, Dayton! We see you! Our community is showing up for Gem City Market, and we can’t thank you enough. Now, let’s keep that momentum going! Whether you’re picking up a few staples, grabbing something for dinner, or stopping in for a gallon of milk, every visit makes a difference. Thank you for believing in us and spreading the local love! We’re open daily from 8am-8pm at 324 Salem Ave. Everyone is welcome to shop here; no ownership required. If you haven’t been in awhile, stop by and check out what’s new! 💚 by @gemcitymarket
Headed to the Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow on October 27? Pre-game with us! Our board of directors will have snacks, drinks, and a chance to talk about something that matters: how do we keep our neighborhood grocery store open and serving the people of Dayton? Before Gem City Market opened, there wasn’t a grocery store in this area. Today, neighbors have a place nearby to grab a gallon of milk, fresh food, and everyday essentials. We want to keep it that way, and we want to hear from you. What would make the market more useful to you and your family? What could we do better? We’re a community-owned store, and that means our community needs to be part of the conversation. Stop by, grab a snack, and tell us what you think. We’d love to see you! by @gemcitymarket
A little tapas, a little store talk, and a lot of community. Thanks to everyone who joined us for Tap in Over Tapas last weekend! We had a great turnout and some really good conversations. We walked the aisles together, checked out improvements to our product mix, and talked about the work happening to bring more affordable options to our shelves so we can better serve this community. Seeing everyone come together is a reminder of what makes this store so special. Our market is owned by our community and powered by the people who believe in it. Dayton deserves a neighborhood grocery store, and together, we can keep Gem City Market thriving for years to come. Let’s keep the momentum going! by @gemcitymarket
To our community: Gem City Market needs your support! We are facing serious financial challenges, and need our community’s help to secure our future. The Gem City Market Board of Directors has developed an ambitious 90-day plan to raise $150,000 to stabilize operations and address immediate financial needs. 💚 Find a link to our fundraiser in our profile!!! 💚 At the same time, we are working to improve financial management, strengthen operations, and develop a sustainable business model that ensures the mission is met with integrity and accountability. We recognize that this is not the first time the Market has faced financial difficulties or asked for community support. We understand that trust must be earned through accountability, transparency, and results. The Board is committed to making the changes necessary to ensure the Market’s long-term success. Gem City Market is more than a grocery store. It provides access to fresh, healthy food, supports local jobs, and represents an important community investment. Its future depends on all of us. Here’s How You Can Help ✅ Give: Make a financial contribution to help us reach our goal. ✅ Shop: Commit to shopping each week at Gem City Market. Consistent shopping is essential to the Market’s success and the best way to keep supporting us. ✅ Join: Become a member-owner and invest in the Market’s future. ✅ Share: Encourage your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to support the Market. We are grateful to our employees, member-owners, customers, and community partners who continue to support Gem City Market. Our goal is not simply to raise $150,000 to address today’s challenges. It is to build a financially stable Market that can serve our community for years to come. We are committed to doing our part. We ask you to join us in doing yours! Shop. Join. Give. Help Keep Gem City Market Strong. by @gemcitymarket
IN OVER TAPAS! Member-owners, thank you for showing up and shopping at the Market! We're hosting a pop-up event this Sunday from 4-6pm to continue the momentum! More events are on the horizon so keep an eye out as we create more opportunities to get involved. Sunday, October 18 | 4–6 PM Gem City Market Community Room & Kitchen 324 Salem Ave, Dayton, OH by @gemcitymarket
❤️ Finding health, spirit, and healing in aisle three. We’re proud to be featured in the Dayton Daily News! Find a link in our profile. Community owned and collectively grown, our co-op began when area residents came together to improve access to food in West Dayton. Today, we’re bringing groceries closer to home while creating something bigger than a grocery store. From feeding our neighbors and supporting the local food bank to offering a free library, our market shows what’s possible when a community takes its future into its own hands. That’s the power of us. That’s the power of community-owned. That’s Gem City Market. We are so honored to be here serving all of you. Thanks for believing in us! And don’t forget! Everyone is welcome to shop here. Ownership is not required. Find us at 324 Salem Ave. 📸 Photo courtesy of Dayton Daily News by @gemcitymarket
Sometimes building together starts with realizing you don’t have to do it alone. 🌱 When the farmers behind Nu Sol Farm realized how challenging farming could be individually, they chose another way: pooling their skills, talents, and resources to grow together. And they’re part of an even bigger story. From land provided to beginning farmers at Edgemont Solar Garden, to mushroom blocks from worker-owned Guided by Mushrooms helping improve the soil, to produce and mushrooms making their way onto the shelves at Gem City Market—this is what an interconnected cooperative ecosystem can look like right here in Dayton. Last fall, we explored some of that work alongside Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard, whose research documents the long history of Black communities using cooperation to meet collective needs. Now, we’re continuing the conversation. Join us October 7 for Emerging Cooperation as we explore what we can learn from Black cooperative history—and what those lessons can teach us about building together today. Click the link in our bio to RSVP. by @gemcitymarket

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