Makin’ Groceries Non-Profit Store Coming Soon to East Pinhook, A Lafayette Food Desert

A new non-profit grocery store called Makin’ Groceries Store is coming soon to 319 East Pinhook Road in Lafayette. Led by Second Harvest Food Bank and supported by United Way of Acadiana, the project is focused on improving food access for residents of Lafayette’s Northside.

The store will be located in the 70501 zip code, an area identified by the USDA as a food desert. It’s designed to serve individuals and families who face barriers to accessing affordable, healthy food.

I created an Ai-generated version of the building to get an idea of how it could possibly look. Actual building may not resemble this.

Makin’ Groceries Store will offer a full range of grocery items, including fresh produce, pantry staples, and household goods. Shoppers will not need to present identification or proof of income, and the store will operate similarly to a traditional grocery store…

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