A longtime grocery store that served as a community hub in South Tucson closed its doors for the final time today, leaving residents of the 1.2-square-mile city without their largest grocery option.
The Food City on Sixth Avenue had been serving the community since November 2000, providing more than just groceries to local families. For many residents, the store was a neighborhood hub.
“Sometimes we come here for lunch or we come in to get an agua fresca, or just a couple bolillos to make, a little sandwich or something,” said Mel Dominguez, who lives and works in South Tucson.
The store also drew customers from across Tucson, like Patti Smith, who had been shopping at the location since it opened…