Corpus Christi History of Neighborhood Grocery Stores During the Great Depression

Corpus Christi History of Neighborhood Grocery Stores During the Great Depression

For much of Corpus Christi’s history, citizens shopped at a grocery store in their neighborhood. These were often family-owned—with names like Mircovich and Ferris and Galan—and entrenched in their communities. Many faded away as generations retired or when times got rough, and gradually chain stores moved in.  This IGA pictured was in the middle of a canned food sale, highlighting the ability for customers to stock up and ease their pocketbooks…