Empowering communities: Grocers bring hope to rural America

Empowering communities: Grocers bring hope to rural America

Across the United States, small-town grocery stores play a vital role in their communities, offering food, social interaction and support. Grocers like R.F. Buche and Diana Hahn are determined to keep their stores running despite the hurdles. Buche, a fourth-generation grocer, runs Buche Foods near Native American reservations in South Dakota, emphasizing community and service over profit. "It's more than just selling food," Buche said. "For me,…