The new grocery store marks the end of a decades-long food desert in Northwest Roanoke.
Less than one year after the groundbreaking, the Market on Melrose will open on November 13, 2024, after a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. The ceremony will bring community leaders and changemakers together to honor the partnerships and collaboration that helped to make the vision of this grocery store in Northwest Roanoke a reality. The 15,000-square-foot Market on Melrose will offer a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, dairy products and pantry staples, with an emphasis on nutritious and affordable options.
WHAT
Market on Melrose Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
WHO
Richmond Vincent, President & CEO, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Sherman Lea, Mayor, City of Roanoke Roanoke City Council Members Dr. Elizabeth Ackley, Roanoke College/ Northwest Food Access Initiative
WHEN
Wednesday, November 13, 10 a.m.
WHERE
Market on Melrose, 2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke, VA 24017 The first 100 shoppers at Market on Melrose will receive a free gift. Grand Opening activities will continue through the weekend with a Family Fun Day on Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.