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Lyft and United Way Bridge Grocery Gap | Chicago News
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Seven Save A Lot stores shuttered in Chicago’s South and West sides, leaving seniors and low-income residents stranded without grocery access—until Lyft and United Way stepped in with free rides. For just a phone call to 211, seniors get door-to-door trips to the nearest store, no app or hassle required. The closures stem from Yellow Banana’s collapse after SNAP benefit cuts slashed sales, forcing Save A Lot to absorb losses before ending the deal. The city, which poured millions into renovating these spots, vows to reopen them—exploring new operators and models—with help from food banks and community groups to ensure Chicago’s food deserts don’t stay that way.
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