North Philadelphia is a section of the city that has been ripe for another supermarket. The North Broad stretch which includes the Temple University main campus, has shown particular need for a grocery store that could provide the community with organic produce and healthier items, all at a fair price point.
The Fresh Grocer at Progress Plaza on North Broad answered the call. The market, which opened in December 2009, received partial funding from the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative. First lady Michelle Obama recently visited the store while in town to promote her campaign against child obesity, "Let's Move!" She commended the Fresh Grocer for its nutritious selections that appeal to children and stopped by the store's smoothie bar for a strawberry banana smoothie.
While some refer to the neigborhood as Templetown, it's not just college students who live here. The area is home to many families who are excited to have a full grocery at their doorstep. The supermarket not only means fresh food access, it also means jobs for locals. Fresh Grocer even provides a ride home to customers that live within three miles of the store and spend $50 or more on their groceries. The bright, clean, and modern store is a huge asset for the surrounding neighborhood, inspiring further economic development and promoting a healthier lifestyle for residents.
You can even follow the socially savvy supermarket on Twitter through @thefreshgrocer, from which they link to nutrition tips and store updates.
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Christopher, while I have never been there, that looks like one awesome store with a huge selection. You are fortunate to be able to go there.