Kalamazoo's north side will have a new grocery store in 2010

According to the director of the Northside Association for Community Development, Kalamazoo's north side will have a new grocery store in 2010.


From the City of Kalamazoo:

Director Mattie Jordan-Woods said local officials have received at least six responses to a recent request-for-proposals for a new store to replace a Felpausch grocery that closed in May.

Jordan-Woods declined comment on when a search committee could announce its selection for a new tenant for the vacant store at 512 N. Park St.

"Without a doubt, there will be a grocery store there in 2010," she said. "But we know we have to take our time and do it right. This could be our last chance to get a store in there."

The north side currently has no store that offers fresh fruits, vegetables and other produce to residents in the area. They have to drive either to Portage, Oshtemo or the east side in order to purchase groceries in quantity.

After the previous store, Feldpausch, closed last year, the only options left were quick-shop stores - which often package overpriced, salty and fatty alternatives. Acquiring a grocery store in the region will help residents live healthier lives, while allowing them to spend less on food and transportation.

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