The 2026 National Grocery Retail for All Summit is convened by the Food Systems for the Future Institute, co-hosted by José Andrés and organized in partnership with University of Illinois Chicago, Dion’s Chicago Dream, the Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic, The Food Trust and the Global Food Institute at George Washington University. The Summit builds on the success of the inaugural convening to focus on a critical question: What’s working in grocery retail, and how do we scale it?
Join us as we spotlight the grocery models, financing strategies, and public policies already helping stores survive and thrive in underserved communities.
🕒 June 18, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM CT
📍Dorin Forum, University of Illinois Chicago
Who Should Attend This Summit
The 2026 Grocery Retail for All Summit is designed for leaders across the grocery, food, health, investment, and policy sectors who are working to expand access to affordable, nutritious food in every community. At the center of this conversation are independent and community-based grocery operators, whose experience and leadership are essential to building sustainable food access solutions.
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For questions, please contact: GRS2026@fsfinstitute.net
Join us to identify what works, and scale it.
Be part of the national effort to strengthen grocery retail in underserved communities.