Keep it vibrant.
Here Is What’s Happening
- The Opportunity: Transition Tom’s to a community-owned cooperative grocery store, ensuring it stays in local hands and serves Yellow Springs for decades to come.
- Tom’s is financially healthy, but owner Jeff Gray is ready to pursue new interests and wants to sell the business to someone who will keep it local and sustainable.
- The Yellow Springs Community Foundation and Hall Hunger Initiative are leading this effort with community input.
- The Yellow Springs Community Foundation is exploring financing the transition of Tom’s to another type of local ownership.
The Timeline
- Now through January: Community feedback
- January 14: Town Hall meeting
- Early 2026: Decision on ownership model
- 2026-2027: Possible transition to a Co-op
Download this PDF to learn more about food co-ops.
You may also call (937) 767-2655 and leave a message with your ideas.
This effort is a collaboration among the following organizations:
