Preservation

It seems like every day another grocery store is closing in NYC. The lack of healthy affordable food has been felt by communities across the city and was documented in a report published by the department of city planning “Going to Market," which found a need for 100 additional grocery stores

Learn more about the stores we are trying to preserve, potential store sites and the debate over big box stores.

Contribute to the map: If you have an idea for a store site, know of a grocery store in danger of closing, or are concerned about a store that is opening that does not serve the community’s needs, email us and we will put it on the map.

Closed supermarkets (This map is not yet complete.)

Preservation sites

Articles:

 

Another Brooklyn Grocery Store Bites the Dust

 

The Lost Supermarket: A Breed in Need of replenishment