05/01/2026
Marigold Coffee is a small business with a small platform but we have big feelings about the direction this country is going.
It’s not a business as usual kind of moment. We made the decision as a team to be closed May 1st (with pay) to be in solidarity with the many other workers, students, families and businesses who are choosing to participate in some way on this day.
Because Marigold doesn’t currently operate a retail location the decision to close tomorrow (May 1st) was a relatively easy one.
To our fellow small business partners and friends who are staying open because closing simply isn’t an option in this tough economic climate, we love ya and 100% understand. We’re rooting for you and want you to thrive and survive these difficult times. To anyone working tomorrow who would rather strike but can’t risk their livelihood, we see you too!
To our loyal and beloved customers, please consider spending your money tomorrow locally with other small businesses to show support for community. Please consider using cash.
If you were planning on buying coffee from us on Friday (May 1st) please consider buying it today or Saturday instead. The idea is to disrupt financial transactions as much as possible on May Day and to send a message that we have collective power.
How participate in democracy and community is a practice. This day of action might start off small and with some wobbles, but it’s a start.
Happy May Day! Be safe, choose love and take care of each other!
Looking to participate? Check out Maydaystrong(dot)org for an event near you.