After the success of the BUY BACK THE BLOCK community events, the Cherry Ave Grocery Community Engagement Team is excited to move into the next phase of the Cherry Ave Grocery Community Engagement Project. The Team needs your input to make this a reality!

The Cherry Ave Grocery Community Engagement Team is conducting a survey to gather feedback from Charlottesville and Albemarle County residents about a potential grocery store at 501 Cherry Avenue. Your insights will help the Team understand the priorities and preferences.

What We Want to Know:

• What factors are most important to you when choosing a grocery store?
• Do you know anyone interested in starting a grocery store?
• Would you be interested in joining a group to establish a non-profit or co-op?

How to Participate

1. Online Survey: Take the survey here: LINK to Survey
2. In-Person Survey: Join us at one of these locations:

• Saturday, October 26th, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: South First Street (1050 Bldg. South 1st Street)
• Monday, October 28th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Crescent Halls (500 1st St. South)
• Friday, November 1st, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: City of Promise (708 Page St.)

Join the Steering Committee

If you’re passionate about bringing a community-owned food co-op to Cherry Avenue, consider joining the Steering Committee. Please fill out this Google Form to express your interest: Steering Committee Interest Form

The Cherry Ave Grocery Community Engagement Team will be hosting a community forum in early November to share the survey results and discuss the next steps.