Hi Bucket Listers! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Press Club yesterday to support Bucket List Community News and other independent news outlets on Local News Day. It’s encouraging to see the community rally behind community news’ efforts to keep you engaged, informed and connected. There is a lot of work to be done, so please support our efforts throughout the year. Bucket List is fundraising throughout the month of April, and your contributions of up to $5,000 will be matched. Please give generously so that our team can continue this work. Now onto the news.
Nonprofit Grocery Store Opening this Summer in Montbello
Montbello, a northeast Denver neighborhood, has struggled with a lack of affordable, nutritious grocery stores. This summer, the Montbello Organizing Committee hopes to change that by launching its first FreshLo Market, a nonprofit grocery store. The new market will allow 1,000 housing units to be within walking distance while also providing fresh food at 15% to 30% less than traditional grocery stores. Linus Loughry, a Bucket List reporter, captures the excitement that this has generated in the community, as well as the nonprofit’s future expansion plans.
Continue reading for free
Create a free account and unlock unlimited access to all our newsletters.
Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
