Grocery Store Closures Have Big Consequences

As grocery stores continue to close across the US, communities are left without access to affordable, healthy foods. New research predicts that 7,900 grocery stores will close across the US in 2026, with only 5,500 projected to open. These closures are intensified by corporate restructuring in big conglomerates, like Kroger and Aldi, leaving communities behind with fewer options and high prices. While grocery store closures are stabilizing, communities are still being left behind. Our Health Equity advocates for practical solutions that ensure widespread availability to nutritious and accessible food for all Americans. Read more here.