Fresh fruits and vegetables are now on the shelves at the remodeled Dollar General at 2549 Deans Bridge Road in Augusta, Georgia. The produce section includes “the top 20 items typically sold in traditional grocery stores, which includes a curated assortment of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, apples, bananas, strawberries, potatoes, sweet potatoes, lemons, limes, salad mixes and more,” according to the Augusta Chronicle.
“At Dollar General, we strive to be a positive business partner and good community neighbor in Augusta,” said Zak Brining, the company’s senior vice president of real estate and store development. “Although we are not a grocery store, we believe the addition of produce in our Augusta store highlights our commitment to deliver a pleasant shopping experience that includes affordable prices on quality products in a convenient location.”
The chain first put fresh produce in some stores in 2003. Since then, it has grown the program, and more than 1,300 of its stores now carry fresh produce, many in food deserts…