LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) — A dream 15 years in the making became a reality on Friday, as FoodChain officially opened the doors to its Neighborhood Green Grocery in downtown Lexington on West Sixth Street.
The Lexington-based nonprofit’s mission centers on connecting local farmers directly with customers, and the new storefront is the latest step in fulfilling that goal — bringing fresh fruits and vegetables within reach for downtown Lexington neighborhoods.
FoodChain Co-Executive Director Leandra Foreman said the store grew out of a long-term vision for a more inclusive food system…