A coalition of
community groups, churches and individuals have launched a
new and exciting project. The coalition is working to create
a community-based grocery store in Detroit. The grocery
store will create new jobs, help to redevelop Detroit, and
provide a healthy food source for the local community.
Detroiters face
many problems due to socio-economic conditions. These
problems affect their everyday lives including activities as
simple as grocery shopping. Many grocery stores are located
far outside of the community, making quality food relatively
inaccessible to many. Most people are then forced to shop in
poorly stocked local markets for food. These markets are
often stocked with outdated and unhealthy product, and
oftentimes, priced higher than product outside of Detroit.
City residents statistically have increased health problems,
and are often at an economic disadvantage to buy affordable
health care.
