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Chicago’s Grocery Deserts Deepen | Chicago News
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Seven Save A Lot stores in Chicago’s South and West Sides shut down abruptly after ending their partnership with operator Yellow Banana, citing financial struggles. Despite efforts to find a new operator, the deadline passed, leaving residents—many seniors and SNAP users—without critical, affordable grocery access. These stores were vital community hubs, and their closure has sparked heartbreak and concern over food deserts. City officials and Save A Lot are now racing to reopen the locations, hoping to restore essential access to fresh food in underserved neighborhoods.
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