Mayor Wilson directs $1.7 million to Seattle neighborhood supermarkets
The program will fund one-time upgrades, market analysis and security improvements for 10 independent grocers as Seattle targets food access gaps.
- Mayor Katie Wilson announced a $1.7 million initiative to support neighborhood grocery stores, pairing Independent Grocers Alliance consulting with new security grants for underserved Seattle areas.
- West Seattle council representative Rob Saka championed the spending last year, citing concerns about food deserts in neighborhoods like Delridge and Georgetown as large supermarket chains pulled out of the city.
- Building on the success of Lam's Seafood Asian Market in Rainier Valley, the city will provide capital improvements and security upgrades for 10 independently owned stores over one year.
- The program pairs IGA market analysis across eight neighborhoods with security funding, complementing the city's existing Back to Business program offering up to $5,000 for small business safety upgrades.
- City officials will finalize merchant cohort selections and grant guidelines in the coming months, aiming to build a more resilient local retail landscape while addressing shoplifting concerns.
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