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Consultations & Technical Assistance

Working With Viable Food Systems

Communities exploring grocery development or facing the loss of an existing store often need practical guidance early in the process. Viable Food Systems offers consultations and technical assistance services to help communities evaluate options, plan viable grocery projects, and stabilize existing stores.

Some communities are able to fund this work directly, while others receive assistance through grants or partnerships. We are happy to begin with a conversation about your situation. If you are unsure whether your community’s situation is viable, we encourage you to start with a conversation. An initial consultation is always free, and our goal is simply to help you understand your options.

Initial Consultation

Free

A one-hour introductory conversation to discuss your community’s situation and determine whether Viable Food Systems may be able to help.

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  • Ask questions about your grocery project or local food access challenges
  • Receive informed feedback based on real grocery operations experience
  • Discuss possible next steps and whether additional assistance may be helpful

Feasibility & Planning Consultation

Custom Pricing

A deeper consultation focused on evaluating whether a grocery project or stabilization effort is financially and operationally viable.

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  • Preliminary review of your community’s grocery situation
  • Discussion of market conditions and competition
  • Identification of major financial or operational risks
  • Guidance on next steps for feasibility planning

Technical Assistance Engagement

Project-Based

Extended technical assistance for communities developing a new grocery store or working to stabilize an existing one.

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  • Feasibility and operational planning
  • Capital readiness strategy development
  • Ownership transition or cooperative planning
  • Ongoing guidance through project development stages

Sliding Scale and Grant Support

Viable Food Systems works with many communities that have limited financial resources. In some cases, services may be supported through grants, partnerships, or sliding-scale arrangements.

Communities are encouraged to contact us to discuss available options.