Healthy Corner Store Initiative is a Local Home Run
By queenseyes

We’ve discussed the pros and cons of corner stores in the past. The pros? Convenience. The cons? Lack of healthy foods, litter, ragtag signs, loitering, etc.
Decades ago, the corner store was an essential place to get all sorts of kitchen necessities, including milk, eggs, bread… all of the items that families would need to cook wholesome meals. But over time, as destination-driven grocery stores sprang up, the corner store’s role began to change. Canned goods, chips, candy, cigarettes… these became the standard types of products that filled the shelves, which is unfortunate.
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Date Published: 03/29/2022
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