Carver Jones Market plans to open new full-service grocery in food desert in West Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Carver Jones Market, a full-service grocery store, is coming to the Heritage Park Town Center. The area, which hasn’t had a grocery store in two years, is considered to be in a food desert.

“This is not only good for the health and well-being of the residents on the Southwest side, but it helps the economy,” said Crystal Smitherman, Birmingham City Councilor for District 6.

The new store is expected to create 30 jobs and offer fresh and affordable healthy food options to Birmingham residents…

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