Construction of non-profit grocery store begins

Nonprofit grocery store coming to Lafayette Parish

Imagine walking for miles just to reach the nearest grocery store. For some residents of Lafayette Parish, this is the reality. But a new nonprofit grocery store, announced on Thursday, is set to bring much-needed relief to residents in the areas food desert.In partnership with United Way of Acadiana, Second Harvest Food Bank introduced the Makin Groceries Store, a nonprofit grocery store designed to provide access to healthy and affordable food…

Construction of non-profit grocery store begins

LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY) -- Second Harvest Food Bank and United Way of Acadiana begin the construction on a non-profit grocery store to combat Lafayette's food deserts and improve access to nutritious food on Lafayette's Northside. The non-profit store would be called Makin' Groceries Store and would be located at 215 East Pinhook Rd. The store is expected to open later this year where it will continue to improve accessibility for affordable healthy…

Lafayette's First Non-Profit Grocery Store Opening in Late 2025

Second Harvest Food Bank has announced they've officially begun construction on Lafayette's first non-profit grocery store designed to address food deserts in the community. Continue reading…