Volunteer Staffed Grocery Store Crowned Best In Minnesota
This is a really cool concept that I hope will catch on. Groceries are super expensive, right? I have a family of four with two teenagers, and they eat SO MUCH! So I'm always looking for the best value and how to save a dollar when shopping. The grocery store named the best in Minnesota has an unexpected way to pass on savings to its customers.
Good Grocer, located in Minneapolis, has just been crowned the Best Grocery Store in Minnesota by Lovefood. They made their choices for each state by going through user reviews, awards, accolades, and the firsthand experience of Lovefood's team.
Good Grocer is on 27th and Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis. Everyone who works at Good Grocer is a volunteer. Each worker does a few hours of work each month and then gets a 20% discount. The savings on labor costs are passed on to the customers by selling food at lower prices.
According to Lovefood, Good Grocer works hard to support the community.
The store also prides itself on its commitment to sustainability and its programs, which support people struggling with food insecurity.
The store offers a Goods Reward program with monthly e-mails about specials and discounts to stretch your dollar.
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The small store has very positive reviews online, with many people thanking them for making healthy food affordable for everyone. It's unfortunate, but fresh produce and meat are sometimes unaffordable for many, so having a grocery store address this is heartwarming.
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