History
The People's Market is a nonprofit, student-run workers' collective challenging conventional wisdom and business practices. All twenty-one co-managers have an equal say in business decisions: cooperation is our goal, and consensus is our medium. Founded as a collective of women, the co-op today consists of folks from all walks of life. We aim always to reflect the diverse community we serve and of which we're a part, especially when considering who joins us and even when thinking about what flavors of coffee to order. That's why this space has been able to maintain business for forty years: this is your market.
Specialties
We're the community's primary source for food from ethical sources, for organic and fair trade coffee, and for bagels and bread products from local, sustainable bakeries. Our space also serves as a gathering place for folks involved in food, social, and environmental justice.