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Dub Everitt, one of the pastors at Welcome Church, said that the grocers were not means-tested, meaning anyone struggling can join.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

I’ve started shopping at the same local grocers that supply those kitchens and trying my hand at simpler, at-home versions—nothing fussy, just borrowing the logic of the flavors.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

The company slaughters nearly 30 million hogs a year and is a major supplier of ham, bacon and other pork products to grocers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The report found that consumers are adapting to affordability issues by trading down to less expensive goods and services — for example, shopping at value-oriented grocers instead of premium grocery stores.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

Along its dirt-swept streets, grocers stood posted beside stalls of fresh fruit, haggling down their final sales as shops prepared to close.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray