Public Cannabis Brings Equity-Focused Dispensaries to Absecon NJ and Covina CA
Absecon, United States - November 11, 2026 / Public Cannabis /
Public Cannabis, a diverse-owned cannabis company with dispensaries in Absecon, New Jersey and Covina, California, is built on a simple belief: cannabis should be professional, accessible and human, because it belongs to everyone. That belief shapes who leads the company, who it hires and where it chooses to open its doors.## Rooted in Community, Guided by EquityThe company behind both locations operates from a foundation rooted in love, equity and collective well-being. Public Cannabis is proudly diverse in ownership, with people of color in leadership, and that structure shapes not only how the business is run but where it chooses to open. Its shared mission is to serve all communities, not just the privileged few, which means intentionally placing storefronts where they are needed most, including underserved neighborhoods often left behind by the industry.In New Jersey, the Absecon dispensary on the White Horse Pike serves Atlantic County residents and visitors, from locals winding down after work to shoppers stocking up before a weekend at the Shore. In California, the Covina dispensary brings the same mission-driven approach to the San Gabriel Valley.## A Team Built Around Education and CommunicationPublic describes its team as educators, communicators and creative entrepreneurs, and its budtenders guide customers through the menu rather than simply processing transactions. For adults exploring cannabis for the first time, or returning after years away, that distinction matters.Products on Public's shelves are licensed and lab-tested, and the menu is organized by category and experience level so everyone can shop with confidence. Customers can walk in or order online for same-day pickup, and weekly deals and brand drops keep the selection fresh.## Ownership Structure as a Statement of ValuesThe composition of Public Cannabis's leadership is itself part of the brand's story. Cannabis legalization in the United States has frequently produced a licensed industry that does not reflect the communities most affected by decades of prohibition-era enforcement. Public Cannabis positions its diverse ownership -- with people of color actively in leadership roles -- as a direct response to that disparity rather than an incidental detail.That approach also shapes the shopping experience. Public's promise is simple: clean cannabis, smart prices and friendly faces, in stores designed around access and understanding rather than upselling.The dual-state presence -- with the Absecon, New Jersey location serving Atlantic County and the Covina, California location anchoring the company's West Coast footprint -- positions Public Cannabis to demonstrate that a values-driven cannabis retail model can operate across different regulatory environments without compromising its core commitments.## About Public CannabisPublic Cannabis operates adult-use cannabis dispensaries in Absecon, New Jersey and Covina, California. The company is led by a diverse ownership group with people of color in leadership and is built around a team of educators, communicators and creative entrepreneurs committed to equity and collective well-being. Its dispensaries offer lab-tested products, same-day pickup and weekly deals, with a focus on serving underserved communities across both locations.Learn more at [Public Cannabis](https://yourpublic.co/)
Contact Information:
Public Cannabis
792A White Horse Pike
Absecon, NJ 08201
United States
Victor Gabry
+1-609-241-0447
https://yourpublic.co
